Do you know the signs and symptoms of a stroke? It is crucial to recognize a stroke because prompt treatment can mean the difference between life and death. Newport Hospital neurologist Michael Vecchione, DO, will discuss why time is so important in treating stroke, how to recognize a stroke, and the available treatment options. Read the rest of this entry »
Newport Hospital has completed construction of a new diagnostic imaging facility to serve residents of the northern area of Newport County. Known as the Portsmouth Imaging Center, the facility is located at 69 Turnpike Avenue in Portsmouth, across the parking lot from Aquidneck Medical Associates and next to the Portsmouth Public Library.
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Many people have chronic health conditions–such as diabetes, arthritis, fibromyalgia, Parkinson’s disease, and others–and they can improve their health and wellbeing by learning to manage their condition. Read the rest of this entry »
Many people have chronic health conditions–such as diabetes, arthritis, fibromyalgia, Parkinson’s disease, and others–and they can improve their health and wellbeing by learning to manage their condition. Read the rest of this entry »
For a group of Rhode Island teens, their summer job not only resulted in some extra spending money, but it also exposed them to careers in healthcare that they may not have known existed. Read the rest of this entry »