Philanthropy calendar
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Blue Cross, Coastal contract rewards health outcomes
PROVIDENCE – A new, two-year contract was announced today between Coastal Medical – the largest primary care provider in Rhode Island – and Blue...
Panel: New health care will bring jobs
SMITHFIELD – It was the worst of economic times, according to the first panel, “Long-Run Economic Development in Rhode Island,” at The Rhode Island...
Landmark court saga continues
PROVIDENCE – The legal soap opera continued in R.I. Superior Court on March 9, where, after a three-hour hearing, Judge Michael A. Silverstein approved...
State seeks to revoke nursing home license
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Department of Health announced on March 13 its intention to revoke the license of Pawtuxet Village Care and Rehabilitation Center....
New anesthesia chief named at RIH, Miriam
PROVIDENCE – Dr. Arthur A. Bert has been been appointed chief of anesthesia at Rhode Island Hospital and The Miriam Hospital, replacing Dr. Richard...
Obama budget mostly good news for New England
President Barack Obama recently unveiled an ambitious budget proposal for fiscal 2013. The president’s plan includes $3.8 trillion in proposed spending and $4 trillion...
Tufts Health reports $87.6M profit for 2011
WATERTOWN, Mass. – Tufts Health Plan reported a net income of $87.6 million for the year ending Dec. 31, 2011. That figure includes both...
Rafal named Memorial Hospital rehab chief
PAWTUCKET – Dr. Keith W. L. Rafal was appointed as the new chief of rehabilitative and restorative care at Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island....
Hallowell speaks at parenting conference
BARRINGTON – The 22nd annual Parenting Matters conference was held March 17 at Barrington High School, featuring Dr. Edward M. Hallowell, a child and...