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RHODE ISLAND COUNCIL on Problem Gambling will host its third annual conference at the Providence Marriott Downtown on March 9, focusing on gambling-related legal issues and problem-gambling prevention.

RICPG conference focuses on gambling prevention, legal issues

Health Services 03/05/2018

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island Council on Problem Gambling will host its third annual conference at the Providence Marriott Downtown on Friday, March 9, in...

Lifespan reports increased operating income, strong overall results in FY17

Health Services 03/01/2018

PROVIDENCE – In a strong turnaround from the previous year’s results, Lifespan Corp.’s operational income grew more than $12 million to $14.5 million in...

PARTNERS HEALTHCARE, CARE NEW ENGLAND and Lifespan have announced they are in formal talks to explore how all three health care providers might work together to strengthen patient care delivery in the state.

Care New England, Partners, Lifespan Corp. announce collaborative talks

Health Services 02/27/2018

PROVIDENCE — As Care New England and Partners HealthCare of Massachusetts pursue a definitive agreement to merge, the entities are also exploring a collaboration...

THUNDERMIST HEALTH CENTER will train all employees on how to save the life of someone experiencing an opioid overdose by administering naloxone. The center’s Woonsocket office at 450 Clinton St. is pictured above. / COURTESY RHODE ISLAND HEALTH AND EDUCATIONAL BUILDING CORP.

Thundermist training 520 staffers to administer naloxone

Health Services 02/26/2018

WARWICK – Access to naloxone is the key to the rescue pillar of the Rhode Island Overdose Prevention and Intervention Task Force’s action plan...

DR. MATTHEW LOPRESTI is the new chief surgeon at Leonard Hair Transplant Associates. / COURTESY LEONARD HAIR TRANSPLANT ASSOCIATES

Five Questions With: Dr. Matthew Lopresti

Health Services 02/26/2018

Dr. Matthew Lopresti was recently named the new chief surgeon for Leonard Hair Transplant Associates, taking on the lead role at the office after...

RIBGH Legislative Breakfast speakers to discuss overused medical services

Health Services 02/26/2018

PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Business Group on Health will feature two speakers on the subject of overuse of medical care in the health...

BETH BIXBY is the new CEO at Tides Family Services, and Brother Michael Reis has been named chief visionary officer. / COURTESY TIDES FAMILY SERVICES

Bixby named CEO of Tides Family Services

Health Services 02/23/2018

PROVIDENCE – The Tides Family Services board of directors has named Beth Bixby as the new chief executive officer, making her the second person...

Pro-Change joins study of well-being practices’ effect on workforce turnover

Health Services 02/22/2018

SOUTH KINGSTOWN — Behavioral influence company Pro-Change Behavior Systems Inc., has been named lead research analyst in a Health Enhancement Research Organization study of...