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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...
Patricia Raub / PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

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...
TEAMWORK: Subsalve CEO Richard Heath, left, and Subsalve Chief Growth Officer Richard Fryburg, right, adjust an oxygen-treatment hood on Lombardi Undersea LLC owner Michael Lombardi. / PBN PHOTO/ELIZABETH GRAHAM

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...
CHANGING TIMES: Dentist Dr. Wayne Mollohan says safety protocols during the pandemic have altered the way dentists do their job, including the teeth-cleaning equipment they use.  / PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

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...
DR. DAVID WAZER is the director of the Lifespan Cancer Institute. /COURTESY LIFESPAN DAVID DINOBILE, of Johnston, opens his door to find Hasbro Children’s Hospital representatives waiting to honor him as this year’s volunteer of the year. /COURTESY BILL MURPHY/LIFESPAN

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...
ROHDE ISLAND HOSPITAL has received $25.4 million in federal funds in a recent round of CARES Act funds distribution aimed at offsetting costs of caring for coronavirus patients. The hospital was one of five in the state to receive funds in the most recent disbursement. / COURTESY RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL

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...
LEADING THE CHARGE: Dr. Susan Duffy, left, and Susan Korber, associate chief nursing officer, both with Lifespan, are working to implement telemedicine for the long term. / PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

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...
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