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R.I. surgeon appointed state chair of national cancer program
PROVIDENCE – A Rhode Island cancer surgeon has been appointed the state’s chair of the American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer Liaison Program.
Dr....
Interim RIDOH Director McDonald doesn’t rule out permanent role
EAST PROVIDENCE – The new interim director of the R.I. Department of Health didn't rule out accepting the job on a permanent basis when...
Monopoly concerns dominate second Lifespan-CNE public comment meeting
PROVIDENCE – Throughout a two-hour meeting held on Wednesday on the proposed Lifespan Corp. and Care New England Health System merger, many attendees raised...
State to hold second Lifespan-CNE public comment meeting today
PROVIDENCE – Members of the public have another chance to voice their opinions about the proposed Lifespan Corp. and Care New England Health System...
Public health leaders concerned as McKee searches for new RIDOH chief
PROVIDENCE – In the wake of the resignation of the R.I. Department of Health’s widely respected director, Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott, the office of Gov....
BATTLE LANES: Mobility advocates fight for space on road, but opposition...
The 8½-mile cycling route from Robert Isenberg’s Cranston home to his job at the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island on Providence’s East Side...
Make healthy lives for all Rhode Islanders a top priority
Over the last few years, we’ve worked closely together as co-chairs of the Rhode Island Foundation-initiated long-term health planning effort. During that time, we’ve...
Lifespan-CNE merger draws concerns, support at first public comment meeting
PROVIDENCE – Providers, health care executives, union representatives and members of the public weighed in on the proposed merger between Lifespan Corp. and Care...
As public comment on Lifespan-CNE merger begins, mixed reaction in business...
PROVIDENCE – Members of the public can weigh in on the proposed merger of Care New England Health System and Lifespan Corp. at the...
After public input, Providence commission to decide Parcel 2 developer Feb....
PROVIDENCE – The I-195 Redevelopment District Commission will soon be selecting a developer for Parcel 2, after hearing presentations on Wednesday about revisions to...