Tag: John Fernandez
A healing touch? Lifespan’s new CEO aims to cure what ails...
It’s been almost a year since John Fernandez was named CEO and president of Lifespan Corp., so he’s had plenty of time to develop...
Two hubs better than one when looking for job growth
For those wondering where post-pandemic job growth might come from in Rhode Island, there’s encouraging news on two fronts.
On Oct. 23, the state was...
PBN summit panelists: AI could improve aspects of R.I.’s health care...
WARWICK – While Rhode Island’s health care industry is bouncing back after an “incredibly difficult” year in 2022, providers still have a long way...
City opens PILOT talks with Lifespan
While Providence Mayor Brett P. Smiley has celebrated the passage of the latest payment-in-lieu-of-taxes agreements with Providence’s four colleges and universities, uncertainties remain about...
Health, higher ed leaders eye collaboration on proposed life sciences hub
PROVIDENCE – Between her work at Brown University and Care New England Health System, Dr. Audrey Tyrka sees a wealth of promising health innovation...
Inaugural group of students selected for Lifespan Cancer Institute program
PROVIDENCE – Twenty public high school students of color from Central Falls, Pawtucket and Providence have been selected for the inaugural cohort of the...
Rhode Island Hospital president to step down amid ‘leadership structural changes’
PROVIDENCE – The president of Rhode Island Hospital and Hasbro Children’s Hospital is stepping down effective immediately.
Rhode Island Hospital spokeswoman Kelly Brennan confirmed on...
Lifespan reports $4.9M operating income for Q1
PROVIDENCE – Lifespan Corp. reported an operating income of $4.9 million in the first quarter ending on Dec. 31, starting fiscal year 2023 on...
Markell named New CFO of Lifespan Corp.
PROVIDENCE – Lifespan Corp. has named Peter Markell its new executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective Jan. 30.
Markell succeeds David Kirshner, who...
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...