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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Battle Over 38 Studios Probe Reflects A Lack Of Resolution
The end of the criminal investigation over 38 Studios is sparking debate about whether material from the probe should be released to the public. The…
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RI Artscape: Two Festivals, Newport Jazz and Providence Fringe
Summer is the season for festivals here in Rhode Island, and heading into this last weekend in July, two festivals are offering very different…
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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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Raimondo’s Roadshow — Is It Paying Off?
In the first six months of the year, Governor Gina Raimondo left town more than a dozen times. Here’s a look at what the governor has been up to.
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RI Artscape: RISD Museum’s ‘All Of Everything’ Is All Oldham
A fashion superstar from the 1990’s, Todd Oldham is the subject of a dazzling retrospective at the RISD Museum, All of Everything: Todd Oldham Fashion….
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The Pulse: For Overdose Patients, Does Privacy Apply?
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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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here…
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Lessons From Flint, Michigan’s Water Crisis
As many as 100,000 people in Flint, Michigan were exposed to harmful concentrations of lead in the city’s drinking water. In an attempt to save money,…