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CODAC helps lead new effort against smoking

Health Services 10/03/2021

PROVIDENCE – CODAC Behavioral Healthcare is at the forefront of a statewide push to get Rhode Islanders with behavioral health issues to quit smoking. CODAC...

Dr. McCance-Katz appointed chief medical officer at BHDDH and Eleanor Slater...

Government 09/09/2021

PROVIDENCE – Dr. Elinore McCance-Katz has been named chief medical officer of Eleanor Slater Hospital and the R.I. Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities...

McKee announces resignation of Eleanor Slater chief medical officer, puts former...

Government 06/28/2021

PROVIDENCE – Jennifer White, chief financial officer of the R.I. Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals and former interim CEO of Eleanor...

RICHARD CHAREST, a former CEO and president of Landmark Medical Center in Woonsocket, has been nominated to be the next director of the R.I. Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals. / COURTESY LANDMARK MEDICAL CENTER

McKee nominates Charest to lead BHDDH

Government 05/26/2021

PROVIDENCE – A former CEO and president of Landmark Medical Center in Woonsocket has been tapped by Gov. Daniel J. McKee and R.I. Health...

Helping those in recovery find a safe place to go

Coronavirus 03/19/2021

Donna “Dee Dee” Williams works with people trying to stay off drugs and maintain a sober life. Her work revolves around coordinating services, including...

BHDDH website tracks mental health providers, open beds

Health Services 02/21/2021

PROVIDENCE – A new website is helping Rhode Islanders in need of inpatient mental health or substance use treatment search for help that is...

SHIELDED MEAL: Randi Beranbaum, founder and director of Be Collaborative Care in Providence, stands in the dining area at the center where people undergo group therapy for eating disorders. Barriers have been installed at a table so those under treatment can have in-person meals. / PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Group treatment programs adapt to keep the dialogue going

Coronavirus 02/05/2021

Never again will Randi Beranbaum take for granted the simple act of weighing one of her patients. “Blind” weigh-ins – in which someone steps on...

ELIZABETH MCKENNA, left, of Pawtucket receives her COVID-19 vaccination Thursday from Rhode Island Disaster Medical Assistance volunteer Kristen Poshkus at Kirkbrae Country Club in Lincoln. / PBN PHOTO/JAMES BESSETTE

COVID-19 vaccine clinic for the intellectually, developmentally disabled established at Kirkbrae...

Government 02/04/2021

LINCOLN – While most older individuals across Rhode Island are being prioritized in receiving the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccination at various locations,...

BHDDH receives $130K to link into updated national suicide prevention hotline

Health Services 01/31/2021

PROVIDENCE – A $130,000 grant announced in January is to be used to help Rhode Island connect to an updated National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The...