City could attract researchers
This could be the year that Providence realizes its strengths in businesses that are part of the “knowledge-based” economy and attracts more researchers and...
Modern addition to Providence VA center planned
The initial plan for the upcoming addition to the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Providence has a markedly modern look, designed to make it...
Cuts to Medicaid would be borne by business owners
By now, we all know of the budget situation facing our state. Certainly some tough decisions and belt-tightening are inevitable and appropriate – but...
Metro region must embrace innovation economy,<br> speakers tell ’08 Economic Outlook...
PROVIDENCE – During 2008, the economic vitality of Providence will depend on the increasingly-important role of its hospitals, its ability to attract outsiders and...
UnitedHealth completes Sierra Health acquisition
MINNEAPOLIS and LAS VEGAS – UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) will complete its acquisition of Sierra Health Services Inc. (NYSE: SIE) by the close of business...
Patrick to lead N.E. in energy; lobbies for SCHIP
WASHINGTON – Mass. Gov. Deval L. Patrick was elected yesterday by the New England Governors’ Conference to serve as the regional group’s vice chairman...
The ‘healthy living’ section
This special section appeared in the print edition of Providence Business News on Feb. 25, 2008. The stories are linked below; they will be...
Cancer prevention demands simple steps
The American Cancer Society (ACS) is the nationwide voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem. A great way for...
Concrete goals help employees get healthy
When 92 percent of your employees respond positively in an independent survey to the following two statements: “My place of employment is a positive...
Exercise, good nutrition belong in workplace too
When Ed Medeiros bought the building on 22 Morris Lane in East Providence for his credit card processing company four years ago, one of...
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