Tag: James Mcdonald
Fischer named acting director of R.I. Department of Health
PROVIDENCE – Dr. Staci Fischer, the current chief administrative officer of the R.I. Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline, on Thursday was named acting...
PBN’s most-read stories of 2022
From developments with the potential to reshape the landscape of Providence and a steady stream of million-dollar home sales across Rhode Island, to ongoing...
Bandy named interim chief of R.I. Department of Health
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee on Thursday named Dr. Utpala Bandy interim director of the R.I. Department of Health as state officials continue...
Five Questions With Dr. James McDonald
Dr. James McDonald | Medical director, R.I. Department of Health
1. What is the science behind medical marijuana? Marijuana plants contain different chemicals that are...
Chiropractic coverage mandated for substance disorders
Opioids may have been the first path many of Dr. Benjamin Algiere’s patients took for pain relief, but he hopes it’s not their last.
A...
Neighborhoods pushing back against Suboxone clinic expansions
Rhode Island has about 300 medical professionals who are trained and licensed to prescribe Suboxone, a drug that helps people who are addicted to...
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