Tag: Dr. Megan Ranney
Brown University launches 1st online-only degree program for MPH
PROVIDENCE – In response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, Brown University recently announced that it’s launching an online-only master’s degree program in public health,...
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...
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....
Providence VA sticks with longer quarantine; not adopting new CDC guidance
PROVIDENCE – While the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offered updated guidance this week, dropping its recommended time for asymptomatic people to...
![MODERNA INC Vaccine arrived at Rhode Island Hospital Dec. 22, which will also help prevent the spread of a new COVID-19 variant that was recently identified in the U.S. [Above] Richard Emery, Lifespan's pharmacy supervisor and Karen Nolan, Lifespan's pharmacy manager. / LIFESPAN CORP./ BILL MURPHY](https://assets.pbn.com/2020/12/Screen-Shot-2020-12-29-at-12.43.48-PM-150x150.png "COVID-19 variant means it’s time to ‘double down’ on protections, say R.I. public health leaders")
COVID-19 variant means it’s time to ‘double down’ on protections, say...
PROVIDENCE – A new variant of COVID-19 has been identified in the U.S., but officials from the R.I. Department of Health on Wednesday said...
R.I. emergency medicine doctor tells congressional committee to double down on...
PROVIDENCE – A Brown University medical expert last week told members of a congressional subcommittee that increased manufacturing and distribution of personal protective equipment...
Ranney wins 2018 Bruce M. Selya Award for Excellence in Research
PROVIDENCE – Lifespan Corp. recently announced that Dr. Megan L. Ranney, an emergency medicine physician and injury-prevention researcher, is the winner of the 2018...
Warren Alpert Medical School doctors join call to treat gun violence...
PROVIDENCE – Tonight the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University will join medical professionals nationally calling for a public health response to gun...
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