Mike Colias
New procedure eliminates gallstones without surgery
Doctors at Rhode Island Hospital recently began performing a new procedure that eliminates gallstones without surgery.
Two women at the hospital on August 3 were...
Companies weigh costs, benefits of outings
At Twelve Acres of Smithfield banquet house on a recent Sunday, Bank Rhode Island's company outing included all the elements of a classic summertime...
Governors champion smart growth
It's little wonder that the issue of managing growth was a central theme at last week's National Governors Association Conference in Providence.
Controlling urban sprawl...
Fatima’s new surgical center ready
Our Lady of Fatima Hospital is opening a new, $8 million surgical center, which is the culmination of a 10-year restructuring effort.
The North Providence...
Energy plan focuses on supply, not demand
As Congress began debating elements of President Bush's energy plan last week, some of Rhode Island's environmental groups, lawmakers and energy-industry officials warned of...
Blue Cross, HHM dispute seen no threat to service
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island last week said the lawsuit it filed against the company that manages the insurer's mental-health benefits...
Donley Center takes state’s toughest cases
For the vast majority of injured U.S. workers, rehabilitation ushers them back to work within three months after an injury.
But in about 10 percent...
Harbor plans disturb fuel firms
Representatives of Rhode Island's fuel companies are concerned that the city of Providence's redevelopment plans could threaten already scarce fuel-storage capacity.
Mayor Vinent A. Cianci,...
Hospice care cuts costs
The availability of hospice care at nursing homes reduces costly and invasive hospital stays for residents and generally improves their quality of life during...
Neighborhood Health seeks balance of care, value
Name: Christopher F. Koller
Age: 40
Position: Chief Executive Officer, Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island
and current chairman of the Association of Health Center Affiliated...
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