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Helping others a calling she always answers
Lavinia “Vinnie” Velazquez has spent a career in the human-services field working with the homeless who might have chronic mental-health issues, working with those battling abuse problems or advising prostitutes to straighten out their lives. Some might find it difficult, but not Velazquez. “I consider myself lucky to have the opportunity,” she said. more
Dean of RIC’s School of Nursing attends conference
Jane Williams recently attended the White House’s Joining Forces event, held at the University of Pennsylvania. Williams, who is the dean of Rhode Island College’s School of Nursing, was one of only 20 nursing deans nationwide invited to the event. While there, she also participated in a nursing-leadership summit. Williams holds a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Michigan, an M.A. in education from New York University and a Ph.D. in nursing from the University of Rhode Island. more
6/4/12
Funds sought to save anti-lead agency
PROVIDENCE – Faced with the loss of $594,000 in federal funds because of budget cuts, the Childhood Lead Action Project asked state government to step in and provide emergency funding to keep the health program operational. more
6/4/12
Improving health care access
The Rhode Island Foundation on May 30 awarded $1.8 million to seven organizations from its Fund for a Healthy Rhode Island. Winners were chosen for their focus on creating access to affordable, primary care for patients. The grants range from $100,000 to $375,000 over two or three years. Pictured from left are: Dr. Kathleen Hittner, senior vice president for community health and perioperative services, Lifespan; Providence Mayor Angel Taveras; Neil Steinberg, foundation president & CEO and Merrill Thomas, Providence Community Health Centers CEO. more
6/4/12
Providence reaches agreement with Care New England, CharterCare
Care New England and CharterCare Health Partners have agreed to pay $1 million and $300,000, respectively, to the city of Providence in a payment-in-lieu-of-taxes agreement, Mayor Angel Taveras announced Friday. more
R.I. Foundation awards $1.8M from Fund for a Healthy Rhode Island
The Rhode Island Foundation has awarded $1.8 million in grants to seven organizations across the state from its Fund for a Healthy Rhode Island. more
Kent Hospital, South County Hospital land HealthGrades awards
Kent Hospital landed the 2012 HealthGrades Patient Safety Excellence Award and and South County Hospital landed the advocacy group’s Outstanding Patient Experience Award. more
| 5/29/12
Health insurance rate increases held in check for 2013
All three of Rhode Island’s health insurers filed rate increase requests for both small and large groups for 2013 well below their historical trend, according to analysis provided by the R.I. Office of the Health Insurance Commissioner. more
A new model of health care
A bevy of national experts came to Rhode Island on May 22 to discuss how best to grow patient-centered medical homes, at a “think tank” gathering hosted by the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. more
South County among region’s tops for patient satisfaction
South County Hospital achieved patient satisfaction scores in the 99th percentile for 10 consecutive quarters, the highest scores not only in Rhode Island but also New England, including 92 hospitals in six states, hospital officials announced on May 21. more
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