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1. Rhode Island Hospital Emergency Medicine Physician Calls for Public Health Approach to Gun Violence
   Physicians currently limited in ability to implement evidence-based solutions
2. The Miriam Hospital Honored wins National Health Care Environmental “Partnership” Award
   Award recognizes Miriam’s Greenways team of environmental champions
3. Bradley Hospital Opens Intensive Program for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
4. Miriam Researchers Explore Link between Obesity, Depression and Weight Loss
   Little is known about how people with major depressive disorder respond to behavioral weight loss treatment.
5. Lifespan and Gateway Healthcare Affiliation Receives State Approval
   Partnership will strengthen coordination of care and enhance access for behavioral health patients
6. Join Us TUESDAY 5/14 for a Live Chat on Twitter on Kids’ Nutrition and Healthy Eating
7. Lifespan Opens Retail Pharmacy at Rhode Island Hospital
   Patients can fill prescriptions before they leave the hospital; reduce readmissions
8. Three Lifespan Nurses Honored by Rhode Island State Nurses Association
   Sylvia Weber, Marc Kalapos and Nancy Robin recognized for nursing excellence; Nurses Week is May 6-12, 2013
9. Three Lifespan Nurses Honored by Rhode Island State Nurses Association
   Sylvia Weber, Marc Kalapos and Nancy Robin recognized for nursing excellence; Nurses Week is May 6-12, 2013
10. Rhode Island Burn Center at Rhode Island Hospital Receives Reverification for Adult and Pediatric Treatment
    One of only 60 verified burn centers in the United States
11. Rhode Island Hospital Opens New Outpatient Dialysis Center in East Providence
    New center offers extended hours; wireless Internet access and TV at each station
12. Rhode Island Hospital First in New England to Use Novel Single-lead Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator
    Can detect atrial fibrillation that often leads to stroke, heart failure; single lead has benefits of two leads, but with less risk
13. Rhode Island Hospital Introduces Self-pay Parking in All Public Lots
    New system will improve traffic flow and increase payment options
14. Penelope Dennehy, MD Named CDC Childhood Immunization Champion for Rhode Island
15. Rhode Island Hospital’s Martin Weinstock, MD, Receives Prestigious Award from American Academy of Dermatology
    Lila and Murray Gruber Cancer Research Award recognizes excellence in cancer research