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HUB BUILDER: Gov. Daniel J. McKee recently nominated former Rhode Island Foundation leader Neil D. Steinberg, pictured, to serve as the R.I. Life Sciences Hub’s board chairman. 
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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...
DR. RAJ HAZARIKA, chief medical officer for commercial products at Point32Health, third from left, speaks during one of two panel discussions at Providence Business News’ Fall 2023 Health Care Summit on Wednesday. Also on the panel is, from left, Dr. Michael Wagner, CEO and president of Care New England Health System; Dr. Scott Rivkees, professor at Brown University's School of Public Health; and John Fernandez, CEO and president of Lifespan Corp. Moderating at right is PBN Editor Michael Mello. PBN PHOTO/MIKE SKORSKI

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...

Lifespan chief financial officer leaves company amid financial losses

PROVIDENCE – Lifespan Corp. Chief Financial Officer David Kirshner has left the company after a little over a year in the role. Kirshner left the...
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