Claudia Chiappa
How to cure shortage of primary care docs?
When the phone rings at East Providence Primary Care, chances are there is someone in search of a new doctor on the other end.
It...
Five Questions With: Dr. Philip Chan
Dr. Philip Chan | Consultant medical director, R.I. Department of Health
1. Should we expect another COVID-19 surge this winter? We may see an increase in COVID-19...
Caregivers at Women & Infants hold vigil to honor patients and...
PROVIDENCE – Front-line caregivers at Women & Infants Hospital gathered recently to hold a candlelight vigil to honor patients and caregivers amid an ongoing...
Newport Hospital generates over $54M economic impact, Salve students find
NEWPORT – Newport Hospital generates more than $54 million in economic impact in the region every year, according to a study completed by a...
Rolling applications open for NEMIC business accelerator program
PROVIDENCE – The New England Medical Innovation Center is accepting rolling applications for its six-month business accelerator program geared toward medical technology and digital...
Blue Cross accepting applications for LGBTQ Safe Zones
PROVIDENCE – Health care providers that wish to be considered for designation as a Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island LGBTQ Safe...
R.I. to provide businesses $2.5 million to improve indoor air quality
PROVIDENCE - R.I. Commerce Corp. is accepting proposals through Jan. 6, 2023, for its RI Rebounds Ventilation Support Program, an initiative that will give...
New behavioral health center opens in Pawtucket
PAWTUCKET – A new multicultural behavioral health center serving children from multicultural backgrounds has opened in Pawtucket.
Tides Family Services Inc. and Community Care Alliance...
Lifespan Cancer Institute launches career program for young people of color
PROVIDENCE – The Lifespan Cancer Institute is launching a new program to train high school students of color for a career in cancer research...
City Plan Commission approves preliminary plan for Swan Business Park
PROVIDENCE – The Providence City Plan Commission unanimously approved the preliminary plan for the development of the proposed Swan Business Park in Lower South...



















