Tag: Rhode Island Medical Society
R.I. Medical Society proposes new medical charter school
PROVIDENCE – Pending approval from the R.I. Council on Elementary and Postsecondary Education, a very unique charter school could be launched next academic year...
Past president of AMA to speak at R.I. Medical Society annual...
PROVIDENCE – Dr. Jack Resneck Jr., immediate past president of the American Medical Association, will be the keynote speaker at the Rhode Island Medical...
How to cure shortage of primary care docs?
When the phone rings at East Providence Primary Care, chances are there is someone in search of a new doctor on the other end.
It...
More health care settings become LGBTQ Safe Zones
Imagine moving into a nursing home, after living proudly for years as an openly gay, lesbian or transgender person, only to be forced back...
R.I. Medical Society calls for voluntary masking, warns of low booster...
PROVIDENCE – The state is at a “critical medical crossroads in this pandemic” due to a low booster shot rate as life-threatening COVID-19 infections...
Out-of-state telehealth visits hit some snags
At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, telemedicine was hailed as a lifesaver, allowing patients to see their doctor virtually without the risk of...
Summit: Work-life balance paramount for wellness of health care providers
PROVIDENCE – It’s not enough for health care companies to make self-care resources and wellness initiatives available to their workers, especially during a stressful,...
Summit to highlight self-care for health workers during pandemic
PROVIDENCE – A virtual summit planned for next month will focus on the well-being of health care workers as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
“Self-Care Strategies...
Virtual summit addresses physician burnout
A second summit in this series on Sept. 9 will focus on all workers in the health care industry.
Encouraging health care professionals to take...
Virtual summit addresses physician burnout, advises steps to restore health
PROVIDENCE – Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, United States physicians had been experiencing job-related burnout at rates of 40%, and many have dropped out...
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