Tag: Rhode Island Hospital
Rhode Island Hospital study examines health disparities in flu cases
PROVIDENCE – A study co-authored by two Rhode Island Hospital researchers has found that people with low incomes or low levels of education are...
Five Questions With Patricia Raub
Patricia Raub | Coordinator, Rhode Island Transit Riders
1. What is your concern about the Providence bus hub plan? The R.I. Department of Transportation proposes...
Diver, R.I. firm create life-saving oxygen hood
Middletown-based diving contractor Michael Lombardi is used to solving challenges underwater, immersed in 500 feet of ocean water or a shallow sewer in places...
At the dentist, crisis adding to discomfort
After closing for an extended period this spring, most dental practices in Rhode Island have resumed routine care. But the experience is anything but...
Volunteers of the year from Rhode Island, Hasbro Children’s hospitals honored...
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island and Hasbro Children’s hospitals’ volunteers of the year were honored during surprise ceremonies in July.
Alex Richard, of Cranston, is this...
5 R.I. hospitals receive $71.3M for COVID-19 costs
PROVIDENCE – A combined $71.3 million of Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act funds has been disbursed to five Rhode Island hospitals, the...
Memory centers at 2 R.I. hospitals begin study of drug to...
PROVIDENCE – Two Rhode Island hospitals are recruiting participants for a study into whether a new drug can help prevent the onset of Alzheimer’s...
Hospitals see benefits of adding telemedicine
Christopher Cowan has left his house only twice since COVID-19 hit the U.S. in March.
The North Stonington, Conn., resident has serious underlying conditions that...
Alzheimer’s drug studied in R.I. heads to FDA for approval
PROVIDENCE – An investigational Alzheimer’s disease drug studied extensively in Rhode Island has been submitted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for approval.
The...
Miriam Hospital tops new ranking but scores low on pay equity,...
PROVIDENCE – A new ranking of United States hospitals shows Miriam Hospital, owned by Lifespan Corp., as Rhode Island's best hospital, earning high scores...


















