Tag: Lifespan
Coronavirus concerns prompt no-visitor policy at Care New England hospitals
PROVIDENCE – Amid growing concern over the spread of coronavirus, Care New England Health System announced today that visitors are banned from all of...
Raimondo declares a state of emergency over coronavirus worries
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Gina M. Raimondo declared a state of emergency in Rhode Island Monday afternoon in reaction to the spread of the coronavirus,...
Most-read stories on PBN.com, February 2020
1. Garden City Center sells for $181M POSTED ONLINE: FEB. 3. Garden City Center in Cranston has sold for $181 million, according to property...
Report: Memorial Hospital closure resulted in longer ER wait times at...
PAWTUCKET – The closing of Memorial Hospital has resulted in limited access to care and increased wait times at emergency rooms at other local...
Lifespan enhances flu precautions at hospitals, clinics
PROVIDENCE – Lifespan Corp. says it is ramping up precautions against the flu by screening hospital visitors and patients with respiratory symptoms who go...
Five Questions With: Lisa Abbott
Lisa Abbott, Lifespan Corp.’s senior vice president of human resources and self-described “adventurer,” has long admired Alison Levine, leader of the first all-female team...
Lifespan signs letter of intent to join with Coastal Medical
PROVIDENCE – Lifespan Corp. announced Feb. 6 that it is in the process of affiliating with Coastal Medical Inc.
The two health care organizations have...
Vincent appointed chair of Rhode Island Hospital Foundation
ROBERT VINCENT is the newly appointed chair of the Rhode Island Hospital Foundation’s board of trustees. Vincent, who assumed his new role as of...
Hospitals offer education sessions on memory loss and suicide prevention
PROVIDENCE – Two upcoming events at local hospitals will take aim at separate health issues.
A presentation as part of Lifespan Corp.’s ongoing Aging and...
Five Questions With: Dr. Martha Mainiero
Dr. Martha Mainiero serves as medical director of the Anne C. Pappas Center for Breast Imaging at Rhode Island Hospital and vice chair of...
