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Nurses praise McNamara, Miller for their support
PROVIDENCE – Rep. Joseph McNamara, D-Warwick, and Sen. Joshua Miller, D-Cranston, were presented with 2013 Legislative Awards by the Rhode Island State Nurses Association on May 8, as part of activities celebrating National Nursing Week. more
5/20/13
Grants support R.I. health-center efforts
WASHINGTON – To help uninsured Rhode Islanders enroll in affordable health insurance, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on May 9 announced that an estimated $909,513 is available to support eight Rhode Island community health centers’ enrollment efforts. more
5/20/13
Kent opens ambulatory surgery center in city
WARWICK – Kent Hospital held a ribbon-cutting and grand-opening ceremony on May 15 for its state-of-the-art Ambulatory Surgery Center, located in the Ambulatory Services Pavilion. more
5/20/13
McAuley House launches pro-nutrition initiative
PROVIDENCE – The McAuley House meal site launched a new anti-hunger, pro-health initiative on May 10 piloting the use of an olive-oil, plant-based diet developed by Dr. Mary Flynn, a researcher at The Miriam Hospital, to combat diabetes and other preventable diseases. more
5/20/13
Study: Mental health worse in R.I. than nation
Rhode Island has a new statistical tool to measure its relative wellness against such national indicators as breast cancer, obesity, access to health insurance and mental health. more

By Richard Asinof
PBN Staff Writer | 5/20/13

It’s more than a job for nursing assts.
When she was one of 15 bank employees laid off from her job processing transactions on customer accounts, 52-year-old Margarita Feliciano decided to go back to the work she enjoyed when she was in her 20s – taking care of patients in their homes. more

By Rhonda Miller
PBN Staff Writer | 5/20/13

Rate hike seen likely for many
Despite efforts from government and industry to reduce health care spending, Rhode Island health insurers say the cost curve is bending in the wrong direction. more

By Patrick Anderson
PBN Staff Writer | 5/20/13

Health reform could strain substance-abuse care
There are some things that don’t get better simply with time. more

By Rebecca Keister
PBN Staff Writer | 5/20/13

Details emerge on insurance plans to be offered on exchange
Three health insurers – Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island, UnitedHealthcare of New England, and Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island – will offer a total of 28 health plans on the R.I. Health Benefits Exchange for the individual and small group markets beginning on Oct. 1. more
CVS’ Merlo helps
kick off The Garage
CVS Caremark Corp. President and CEO Larry Merlo on Tuesday told an audience of about 500 business, government and organizational leaders that success begins with an innovative idea. more
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