The rate of diabetes among Latinos in Rhode Island has shot up faster than any other group. Why the disparity in health between this group and others?…
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Your Weekly Briefing: Health In Rhode Island
Here’s what’s happening in health in Rhode Island. (Note: Your Weekly Briefing will be on vacation next week.)
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With Departure Of Medicaid Director, Two Top State Health Positions Vacant
The head of Rhode Island’s Medicaid program is stepping down from her post. That will be the second vacancy at a top state health position. The…
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New Report Finds Hep C Epidemic In Rhode Island
For the first time, Rhode Island has one of the most complete pictures of the extent of the hepatitis C epidemic. More people are infected, and more are…
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Utility Company’s Natural Gas Proposals Face Resistance In RI
National Grid has come under fire for two proposals related to natural gas. The utility company’s goal is to bring down the cost of electricity in the…
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Your Weekly Briefing: Health In Rhode Island
Here’s what’s happening in health in Rhode Island. Eliminate Hep C in RI? Brown researchers project more treatment could reduce hepatitis C by 90% in…
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Your Weekly Briefing: Health In Rhode Island
Here’s what’s happening in health in Rhode Island: South County Hospital has just achieved a five star quality rating from CMS, the only 5 star rating…
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Your Weekly Briefing: Health In Rhode Island
Here’s what’s happening in health care in Rhode Island, including stories about addiction treatment, intellectual disabilities, medical marijuana,…
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Your Weekly Briefing: Health In Rhode Island
Your weekly briefing about what’s happening in health care: opioid legislation, depression treatment, special needs, and child welfare.
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Feds Pave Way For More Suboxone Patients
The Obama administration has announced new rules that would let doctors treat more patients addicted to opioids. That could help Rhode Island, where…