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Judge OKs stalking horse bid for Westerly Hospital
Following a two-hour hearing on June 13, Superior Court Judge Brian Stern gave his approval to a $69 million “stalking horse” bid from Lawrence & Memorial in New London, Conn. to purchase Westerly Hospital, now in receivership. more
Hospital Conversions Act passed in Senate
With the unanimous positive vote by the R.I. Senate on Monday evening, legislation changing the Hospital Conversions Act has been sent to the governor’s desk to be signed. more
UnitedHealthcare extends reforms, regardless of court ruling
UnitedHealthcare will continue to offer important health care insurance protections included in the Affordable Care Act, no matter how the U.S. Supreme Court rules in the case now pending. more
Children’s Friend puts focus on dads
Children’s Friend, a nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of Rhode Island’s most vulnerable children, is expanding its “Dads Making a Difference” program to help dads be prepared for the job market and become more confident fathers and positive role models. more
Rite Aid raise more than $100K for Hasbro
Forty-seven Rite Aid stores in Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts raised a record-breaking $106,004 for Hasbro Children’s Hospital during a six-week Miracle Balloon sales campaign that ran from April 1 to May 19. more
HCA bill in limbo in Assembly
The fate of several hospitals in the state and whether they remain solvent or dive headlong into bankruptcy may very well sit in the hands of state lawmakers. more
Health benefits for vets: Who’s answering call?
When Uncle Sam called in 1970, Wayne T. Hathcock answered. Drafted, he served in Vietnam, first as an infantryman and then driving a tank in the Americal Division, stationed near Chu Lai and Da Nang. more
By Richard Asinof
Contributing Writer | 6/11/12
Community centers treated 43K in ’11 for dental care
In 2011, Rhode Island’s community health centers treated 43,000 adults and children, providing nearly 120,000 dental visits and preventive services to low-income residents, according to a new fact sheet released on May 31 by the Rhode Island Health Center Association. more
Chronic care initiative to expand
The R.I. Chronic Care Sustainability Initiative is seeking to expand the number of patients served by adding three additional participating practices. more
Women & Infants awards Unsung Hero honor
A bilingual nurse at Women & Infants Hospital who, while in mid-air, helped a Spanish-speaking man having health issues, was recently recognized as the 2012 Home Loan Unsung Hero Award. more
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