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HEARTFELT: Dr. Steven Fera, cardiologist at South County Hospital, checks equipment inside the Cardiac Catherization Lab. / PBN PHOTO/ MICHAEL SALERNO

Costly drugs spark debate on treatment

New cholesterol-lowering medications that could help patients lower their risk of developing heart disease and other associated ailments are raising questions within the local...
CEO (OR EQUIVALENT):John D. Jarrell, president2014 REVENUE: $1 million2012 REVENUE: $323,361REVENUE GROWTH: 209%

There is strong science behind fostering a niche

John D. Jarrell, president of Materials Science Associates LLC, is clear on how he sees his company's role in stimulating the state's economy –...
CEO (OR EQUIVALENT):Blair Fish2014 REVENUE: $2.1 million2012 REVENUE: $804,461REVENUE GROWTH: 167%

Where creativity, technology connect

When Blair Fish decided to open his own agency after building a career in the advertising industry, he had a clear vision for how...
CEO (OR EQUIVALENT):Andrew Coutu, CEO;Justin Coutu, president2014 REVENUE: $4.7 million2012 REVENUE: $2 millionREVENUE GROWTH: 141%

Success for young team, emerging tech

Justin Coutu, president of R&D Technologies Inc., believes it's important to help Rhode Island's college students stay and work here after graduation. As such,...
MAKING A DIFFERENCE? "You're not really going to deter Exxon from developing fossil-fuel resources by having a few colleges and universities divest of their stock in Exxon," said URI President David Dooley. / PBN FILE PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Does stock divestment matter in fight over carbon-based fuels?

When Emma Beade was a senior at Rhode Island School of Design, she became invested in the idea of getting her school to divest...
POSITIVE THINKING: Operating in Providence for six years, Hartford, Conn.-based Robinson & Cole works to foster a positive atmosphere in the office. Pictured above, from left, are partner Patricia Igoe, legal administrative assistant Heidi Seddon and George Watson. / PBN PHOTO/RUPERT WHITELEY

Balance improves work, life

Employees at Robinson & Cole can list plenty of reasons why they enjoy working at the law firm, which opened a Providence office six...
WORKING TOGETHER: A multinational corporation, Amgen Inc. promotes collaboration among its employees, including its 640 in West Warwick. Above, senior manufacturing associates Erik Claros and Michelle Dorgan at Amgen Inc. complete a steaming operation of the sample line of a bioreactor. / PBN PHOTO/RUPERT WHITELEY

Pride in product quality, staff

To Amgen Inc.'s Senior Manager for Manufacturing Jimmy Fleming, the task of ensuring that he and his team are producing a quality product is...
A REDEFINING MOMENT: Recovering from the Boston Marathon bombing has inspired Heather Abbott to help others who do not have the means to obtain appropriate prosthetic devices. / PBN PHOTO/STEPHANIE ALVAREZ EWENS

Foundation starts at finish line

Two years after losing her left leg below the knee, Boston Marathon bombing survivor Heather Abbott held a celebration that marked how far she's...
BLOOD AND SWEAT: Dr. Carolyn T. Young, center, says she loves the community aspect of Rhode Island. Also pictured is Jennifer Landry, left, senior donor-management specialist and Rachelle Laurent, donor specialist. / PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Doctor feeds off positive nature

MANY doctors fall in love with a specialty during their residency, and Dr. Carol Young, vice president and chief medical officer of the Rhode...
LOCAL TREATMENT: Vanessa Semedo, right, a senior at Central Falls High School, at the school's health clinic with Sara Perry, left, Central Falls practice manager for Blackstone Valley Community Health Care, and LeTotha Wiggins, medical assistant. / PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Can neighborhood health stations help curb costs?

Imagine that in every Rhode Island community, there was a health center or clinic that guaranteed same-day appointments for ill patients even on the...
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