Rob Borkowski
Justice Department, DEA propose reduction of opioid manufacturing quotas
WASHINGTON D.C. — The U.S. Department of Justice and U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration have proposed reducing controlled substance manufacturing by between 7 and 15 percent in...
Five questions with: Barbara Fletcher
Barbara Fletcher joined VNA of Care New England as the organization’s new hospice volunteer coordinator in July.
Fletcher recruits and trains hospice volunteers for the organization,...
Newport Mental Health granted $213K by three R.I. foundations
NEWPORT — Newport Mental Health is celebrating four grants totaling $213,000 from three leading R.I. foundations that will secure the nonprofit’s ability to provide...
Zeel offers massage-on-demand in Newport, Providence
PROVIDENCE — If you’ve ever craved a massage delivered to your doorstep within an hour, Zeel Networks Inc., a massage-on-demand company, is now available to satisfy that desire throughout the...
Dr. Erika Werner named director of maternal-fetal medicine at Women &...
PROVIDENCE - Women & Infants Hospital has named Dr. Erika Werner director of the Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Women & Infants Hospital of...
PBN announces 2018 Fastest Growing & Innovative Companies
PROVIDENCE – Twenty local companies have earned a spot on Providence Business News’ list of Fastest Growing Private Companies, along with 13 enterprises chosen among...
Carpionato Group unveils plans for Ortho Rhode Island office and surgical...
WARWICK – The Carpionato Group has the final approval of the city Planning Board to build a bio-medical hub – a 100,000-square-foot, three-story medical...
American Heart Association recognizes three local companies for healthy cultures
PROVIDENCE — The American Heart Association has named CVS Health Corp., Amgen Inc. and Southcoast Health System Inc. to its 2018 Workplace Health Achievement...
Lifespan outlines tentative UNAP agreement
PROVIDENCE — Lifespan Corp. reports it has tentatively agreed to a 2.75 percent pay increase for United Nurses and Allied Professionals Local 5098’s 2,400...
Tufts Health Plan offers members Lifespan cardiac rehab to curb heart...
PROVIDENCE – Cardiovascular diseases and stroke are among the leading causes of death in Southern New England, a statistic Tufts Health Plan is helping...



















