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'Mind Your Heart' study to enroll patients diagnosed with heart

WEBSwollen legs, ankles and shortness of breath are just a few of the symptoms of congestive heart failure. "My dad had heart failure. I learned a lot just to see him struggle …

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Rhode Island raises COVID-19 hospital admission level to medium

WEBFri, January 5th 2024 at 4:35 PM. A Rhode Islander receives a COVID-19 vaccine. (WJAR) The Rhode Island Department of Health on Friday upgraded the state's COVID-19 …

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Landmark Cancer Center returns to Woonsocket

WEBThe Landmark Cancer Center opened back in 2005 on the campus of Landmark Medical Center with three treatment rooms. Since then, it was relocated to …

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Providence clinic dedicates Mondays to vaccinating restaurant

WEBA Providence health clinic is dedicating one day a week to helping restaurant workers get vaccinated. Clinica Esperanza Hope Clinic on Eagle Street in …

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Rhode Island lawmakers seek to make healthcare accessible

WEBSenate leaders in Rhode Island are hoping a 25-bill package introduced this week will improve health care access and affordability in the state. (WJAR) Another bill …

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Kent Hospital at Home program celebrates one year of making a

WEBKent Hospital at Home program celebrates one year of making a difference. (WJAR) "They show up everyday to give me everything that I need," said Gleavey. …

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RI man diagnosed with bleeding disorder that affects one in a

WEBOne in a million Americans are impacted. "My family has zero history as far as I know with hemophilia," said 67-year-old John Anter, who was recently diagnosed …

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Possible game changer in the treatment of depression and anxiety …

WEBThere is a possible game changer in the treatment of depression and anxiety. It's a first-of-its-kind, first in-human research that involves the use of an MRI and …

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Sharon health officials confirm human case of Powassan virus

WEBThe Sharon Health Department confirmed a human case of Powassan virus was found in the town. The virus is transmitted through infected ticks. Officials said most …

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RI based company revolutionizes medical decision-making with

WEBMaking better, more accurate medical decisions. A Rhode Island based company is making that possible for patients with chronic kidney disease, including …

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Chief surgeon advocates for IBS awareness

WEBIt's estimated that 10 to 15% of the world population is living with Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or IBS. "It often takes up to seven years for patients to get diagnosed …

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Lifespan's transition care program achieves success, fills gaps in

WEBThe Transition Care program at Lifespan, created in 2022, helps provide adult psychiatry and behavioral service patients with wraparound services; creating a …

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Health department to get new acting director as state searches for

WEBby NBC 10 NEWS. Thu, March 28th 2024 at 1:01 PM. The governor's office said Dr. Staci Fischer will be the new acting director of the Rhode Island Department of Health. …

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Providence announces creation of Housing and Human Services …

WEBMon, February 5th 2024 at 12:17 PM. Providence City Hall is shown Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023. (WJAR) Providence Mayor Brett Smiley and Chief of Policy and Resiliency Sheila …

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Medicaid rates expected to be big issue for Rhode Island …

WEBA shortage of doctors. Nursing homes on the brink. And now a push at the Rhode Island State House to pump more money into the medical system. But it could …

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Oak Street Health in Warwick closed after two hazmat incidents

WEBWARWICK, R.I. — The Oak Street Health in Warwick is closed for the rest of the week, following two hazmat incidents. On Tuesday, the business was closed after …

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Nine people sickened by chemical exposure in Warwick sent to

WEBWARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) — Nine people were rushed to the hospital Thursday after a chemical exposure in Warwick. Several stores were forced to evacuate …

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Woonsocket elementary school students take 'cup stacking' to …

WEBWOONSOCKET, R.I. (WJAR) — Two health and PE teachers in Woonsocket are doing all they can for their kids when it comes to giving them something …

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DEA hosts 26th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day across

WEBThe Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) held the 26th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday.. Authorities said the day reflects the DEA’s commitment to …

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Annual Tomorrow Fund Stroll seeks additional participants

WEBThis is one of a few fundraisers The Tomorrow Fund has each year. The stroll, designed to raise awareness about childhood cancer and money to help these children …

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2 security guards assaulted at Rhode Island Hospital

WEBManuel Gouveia, accused of stabbing two hospital security guards, appears in court on April 26, 2024. (WJAR)

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Maine governor signs new gun laws, mental health supports in

WEBAUGUSTA, Maine (WGME) — Maine Gov. Janet Mills signed a bill into law on Friday that expands background checks, makes changes to the “yellow flag” law, and …

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