The question of a patient’s privacy came up during this legislative session. Should the family members of a patient who has overdosed be notified about…
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RI Foundation Seeds Nearly $500K In Local Medical Research
The Rhode Island Foundation has seeded some of the state’s institutions of higher education with nearly half a million dollars in medical research…
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RI Blood Center Sends Units To Orlando After Mass Shooting
The need for blood donations was so great in the aftermath of the mass shooting in Orlando that Rhode Island’s Blood Center was called on for help. The…
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How Health Fares In the House FY ’17 Budget
The House Finance Committee passed the fiscal year 2017 budget late last night. It heads for a floor vote next week. As I continue to pore over the…
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Padwa Leaving Magaziner’s Office For Private Practice; Marr To Be CoS
Jeff Padwa, the chief of staff for general treasurer Seth Magaziner, is headed back to the private sector. Padwa is joining the politically well known…
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Opioid Conference Draws New England Governors
The International Conference on Opioids is underway in Boston today. Rhode Islanders are well represented at the event dedicated to educating doctors…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Is Rhode Island’s Hospital Establishment Overbuilt?
Memorial Hospital is cutting back services and closing its maternity service. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay says Rhode Island’s health care system…
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BHDDH Director Maria Montanaro Resigns
Maria Montanaro, head of the state’s behavioral health agency, is stepping down at the end of this month. The Executive Office of Health and Human…
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For Young People With Mental Health And Other Disabilities, A Difficult Transition To Adulthood
The Parent Support Network of Rhode Island hosts a conference Wednesday to highlight the challenge for children with severe disabilities, mental health…
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Memorial Notifies Patients Birthing Center Will Close
Memorial Hospital is moving forward with plans to close its birthing unit, but must first meet a number of conditions imposed by the state Department of…