Nearly 500 people were on hand on Saturday, Oct. 25 for The Miriam Hospital’s annual gala, which recognized Charles C.J. Carpenter, MD, a pioneer in HIV/AIDS and infectious diseases research. Read the rest of this entry »
Obesity is a chronic disease and a major health problem. Approximately 61 percent of Americans are overweight, putting them at increased risk for a number of potentially life-threatening conditions, including diabetes, stroke and heart disease. Read the rest of this entry »
The health benefits of regular physical activity are well documented, yet only 32 percent of adults in the United States engage in regular exercise. Read the rest of this entry »
Susan Cu-Uvin, MD, an HIV specialist at The Miriam Hospital, has been selected as a 2008 Woman of the Year by the Rhode Island Commission on Women (RICW). Read the rest of this entry »
The Miriam Hospital has announced that Rebecca Burke, RN, MS, CNAA, BC, has been named the hospital’s chief operating officer. Read the rest of this entry »
