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Steward Health Care to provide update on bankruptcy and sale …

WEBFILE - The sign for Norwood Hospital, a Steward Health Care hospital, is seen, June 29, 2020, in Norwood, Mass. Steward Health Care said it plans to sell off all its …

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Providence Public Schools launches new school-based SMART …

WEBProvidence Public Schools launched a new school-based SMART clinic. (WJAR) PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — SMART is an acronym for School Health Model …

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Nurse accused of sexually assaulting nursing home patient in

WEB(WJAR) — A North Kingstown nurse accused of sexually assaulting a patient late last year made his first appearance in court on Friday. Escorted in by police, 55-year …

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Lifespan's Connect 4 Health program tackles medical care, social

WEBGoing beyond the medical visit. There's a local program that helps patients with basic needs too. It's part of Lifespan's Community Health Institute. "We actually …

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Landmark Medical Center offers new minimally invasive option for …

WEBLandmark Medical Center has a new minimally invasive option for treating enlarged prostates. It is currently the only hospital in Rhode Island to offer what is known …

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Providence announces creation of Housing and Human Services …

WEBProvidence City Hall is shown Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023. (WJAR) Providence Mayor Brett Smiley and Chief of Policy and Resiliency Sheila Dormody announced on …

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CVS Health grant to Women & Infants to increase access to care

WEBCVS Health Foundation has awarded a $1 million grant to Women & Infants Hospital to benefit its programs that expand access to care. (WJAR) One of them high …

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COVID-19 numbers tick up at Rhode Island long-term care …

WEBRhode Island health officials said COVID-19 cases are on the rise at long-term care facilities in Rhode Island. (WJAR) The latest variant, known as JN.1 and which …

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Hartford HealthCare partners with OnMed to offer virtual care

WEBHartford HealthCare has partnered with OnMed and Stop & Shop to offer virtual health care in Killingly, Connecticut. (Hartford HealthCare) This new virtual clinic …

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Parents express safety concerns as mold cleanup continues at New …

WEBATTLEBORO, Mass. (WJAR) — Thursday morning, skaters were on the ice at New England Sports Village, despite concerns about black mold growing on the walls …

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US syphilis cases in newborn babies continue to rise, CDC says

WEBIf left untreated, the CDC said it can lead to miscarriage, stillbirth, infant death, and lifelong medical issues. The CDC said new data shows at least 3,700 babies …

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Maine governor signs new gun laws, mental health supports in

WEBMaine Gov. Janet Mills signs legislation to strengthen public safety and Maine's mental health system. (Photo: Gov. Janet Mills' Office)

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Study finds heavy drinking linked to higher dementia risk

WEBA study in JAMA network found downgrading your alcohol intake from heavy to moderate decreases your risk of dementia by 8%. Another paper published in Harm …

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'Back to Healing' showcases scoliosis through art and education at

WEB"We specialize in the emotional support as well as body positivity and just helping to break the stigma," said Marcus John, the founder of Back to Healing: A …

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Video of Kate Middleton shows her 'happy, healthy' alongside

WEBA new video of Kate Middleton shows the princess "happy" and "healthy" during a recent outing with Prince William, according to reports. TMZ on Monday said …

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Court appoints receiver to manage nursing home in Pawtucket

WEBThe Rhode Island Department of Health and the Rhode Island Attorney General said Monday in a joint statement that a court-appointed receiver has taken over …

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Rhode Island health officials issue Overdose Spike Alert for

WEBThe Rhode Island Department of Health has issued an Overdose Spike Alert for Providence. Officials said the alert is due to an increase in non-fatal opioid overdose …

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New COVID-19 variant raises concerns, long COVID becomes third …

WEBCHICAGO, Ill. — The CDC is tracking a new line of the COVID-19 virus. According to the lab, it has more than 30 mutations in total, which is much more than …

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Jimmy Kimmel's 7-year-old son, Billy, undergoes 3rd open-heart

WEBLOS ANGELES (TND) — Jimmy Kimmel announced his 7-year-old son, Billy, is recovering after a third heart operation. The late-night TV show host shared the …

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Wray should resign from FBI for 'lying to Congress' about Biden's

WEBFILE - FBI Director Christopher Wray speaks during a hearing of the Senate Intelligence Committee on Capitol Hill, March 11, 2024, in Washington.

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