In R.I., a spike in opioid overdose deaths among older adults
Seniors are especially at risk for fatal opioid overdoses.
State Sen. Pamela Lauria on Rhode Island’s primary care shortage, Washington Bridge and what’s next in the Senate
State Senator Pamela Lauria, a Barrington Democrat, has a front-row seat on health care issues since she’s a nurse practitioner for Coastal Medical, a primary care practice serving more than 100,000 patients. Lauria is also co-chair of the legislative commission studying the potential of a possible state med school at URI. So what is the freshman senator’s prescription for improving healthcare in Rhode Island?
What can you do when someone you know is in crisis? Talk to them.
“You may think it’s not going to happen to your friends and your family, but don’t assume that. And if you do see somebody struggling, assume that you are the only person who is going to reach out to them.”
Before the public outcry, South County Hospital cited for ‘deficiencies’
Inspectors last year found the hospital had placed a pregnant patient in ‘immediate jeopardy’
South County Hospital defends against outcry from doctors, patients
After doctors complained about management, the small, community hospital said it had been misrepresented.
Why not a tetanus shot? Navigating COVID misinformation in Providence
More than a year after the pandemic emergency ended, much of the federal support to promote vaccinations has dried up – leaving the effort to health workers on the front lines
Lifespan finalizes deal to buy two Massachusetts hospitals
Rhode Island’s largest hospital system plans to buy Saint Anne’s Hospital in Fall River and Morton Hospital in Taunton from the distressed Steward Health Care.
A Providence journalist’s investigation into the doctor known as the “pill mill killer”
When one of his father’s med school classmates emerged at the center of a criminal case in Ohio, Providence journalist Phil Eil decided to investigate. Doctor Paul Volkman dispensed opioids at cash-only clinics patrolled by armed guards, and was eventually linked with the deaths of 13 patients. Eil tells the story in his book, “Prescription for Pain: How a Once-Promising Doctor Became the ‘Pill Mill Killer.’” He discussed the book with The Public’s Radio political reporter Ian Donnis.
Abrupt closure of St. Mary’s Home for Children leaves families of vulnerable Rhode Island kids looking for answers
After a tumultuous year that included a scathing report about abuse and neglect at the residential treatment center in North Providence, the facility abruptly shut down this week.
Lifespan confirms plans to buy two Steward Health Care hospitals in Massachusetts
Lifespan said it’s finalizing a bid to purchase Saint Anne’s Hospital in Fall River and Morton Hospital in Taunton.
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