PROVIDENCE – Retired public health physicians really should stay away from social media.Unfortunately, I am married to a social media guru who felt it her mission to train me how to use … more

PROVIDENCE – Several weeks ago Facebook told me that it was my 15 year anniversary with them. Had it really been that long? Back in the day [2006] Facebook was only available to students, … more

WARWICK – Call it due diligence in health care. As impressive as the efforts have been by the Rhode Island Foundation to gather together stakeholders to develop a long-term statewide plan … more

PROVIDENCE – The Harm Reduction Center Advisory Committee and Pilot Program bill [S 2128 Substitute A; the primary sponsor is Sen. Joshua Miller] will be introduced in the R. I. General … more

Editor’s Note: Talk about being ahead of the curve. The New York Times published a story this week in its magazine, “Can Mindfulness Evolve from Wellness Pursuit to Medical … more

PROVIDENCE – A new initiative, Recovery Friendly Workplaces in Rhode Island, hopes to officially launch its website the week of Feb. 3, with the goal of engaging businesses in becoming … more