Today, medical students across the country found out where they’ll be spending the next several years of their training, as a resident. It’s called…
Kristin Gourlay
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Kids’ Mental Health Hospitalizations Doubled Since Recession
Since about 2007, the percent of all hospitalizations of kids 18 and under for a mental health reason has nearly doubled. According to state public…
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“Reinvent Medicaid” Town Hall Tonight In Woonsocket
The first public meeting about Gov. Gina Raimondo’s plans for Medicaid, the health care program for the poor, is scheduled for tonight in Woonsocket….
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Hospitals, Nursing Homes Decry Proposed Budget Cuts
Gov. Gina Raimondo’s new budget proposes cutting millions of dollars in payments to hospitals and nursing homes. While their bottom lines have been…
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Gov. Gina Raimondo’s 2016 Budget Address
Here’s the full text of Gov. Gina Raimondo’s budget address, given Thursday evening in the Statehouse. Speaker Mattiello, Senate President Paiva Weed,…
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How Will Health Care Fare In The Governor’s Budget?
Gov. Gina Raimondo is scheduled to deliver her first State of The State address tonight. The address will give Rhode Islanders their first look at the…
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Tackling State-Federal Conflicts Over Medical Marijuana
In the past few weeks, two medical marijuana patients in Rhode Island have faced legal problems arising from their use of the substance. The cases hinge…
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Teamsters, RI Hospital Negotiations Stall
Negotiations continue between Rhode Island Hospital and employees with the Teamsters union. The latest round of talks ended in another stalemate. The…
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HUD Audit: RI Should Repay $1.4 Million In Foreclosure Program Funds
Rhode Island housing officials are unable to justify how they spent some federal funds meant for low income housing. That’s one of the findings of a U.S…