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Brain and Spine, Geriatrics and Senior Services, Mental Health and Behavioral HealthSep 28
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Newport HospitalThis group for caregivers and offers a safe and positive place for those dealing with the daily issues of being a caregiver to someone with Alzheimer's disease. This group meets the second and fourth Monday of each month. The group may cancel on holidays or in bad weather so it is always best to...
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Infectious Diseases, Respiratory Care and PulmonologySep 29
Lifespan Community Health Institute will offer free flu shots at a free flu clinic on Tuesday, September 29. Eligibility is limited to Rhode Island residents who are 19 years and older. Vaccines may also be administered to non-residents who are employed in Rhode Island and receive health insurance...
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OBGYN and Women's HealthSep 29
The Rhode Island Lupus Support Group normally meets on the last Tuesday of every month. The goal of RILS is to provide a platform for those affected by Lupus to share, support and encourage one another to lead a beautiful life, with Lupus. Attendees should park in the East Entrance at 148 West...
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Medical Education, Mental Health and Behavioral HealthOct 1
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Bradley HospitalAbout this Presentation The impact of trauma on children has been increasingly well understood in recent years. This includes a better grasp on the impact of a prolonged stress response on the brain and body, impacting physical and mental health. More recently, research has begun to consider the...
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Medical Education, Mental Health and Behavioral HealthOct 1
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Bradley HospitalAbout this Presentation This presentation will provide an introduction to the variety of clinical presentations of eating disorders, related diagnostic updates, and appropriate assessments, as illustrated through case presentations. Topics will include emerging science in the eating disorders field...
Oct 1
Temas Familiares will deliver a FREE workshop series through Zoom every Thursday in the month of October from 6-6:45 p.m. This workshop series, delivered completely in Spanish, provides resources and information for the Spanish-speaking community about parenting and health concerns impacting their...
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CancerOct 3
Lifespan Community Health Institute and Lifespan Cancer Institute in partnership with Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Research Foundation will present Passport to Survivorship, the largest health and wellness expo for breast cancer survivors in the region.This free event is open to cancer patients,...
Oct 5
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The Miriam HospitalThe Miriam Hospital will host a volunteer information session for adults on Monday, October 5, 2020. The session is an opportunity to learn more about volunteer opportunities at The Miriam Hospital. This session is intended for adults only . Register Registration is required. There is a limit of 75...
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Brain and Spine, Geriatrics and Senior Services, Mental Health and Behavioral HealthOct 6
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Newport HospitalThis group for caregivers and offers a safe and positive place for those dealing with the daily issues of being a caregiver to someone with Alzheimer's disease. This group meets the first and third Tuesday of each month. The group may cancel on holidays or in bad weather so it is always best to...
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Emergency MedicineOct 12
The Safe Sitter curriculum is designed exclusively for youth in grades six to eight to learn skills in safety, child care, first aid and rescue, and life and business. This course is instructor-led and interactive, with hands-on demonstrations and skills practice using soft-bodied dolls and medical...
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Mental Health and Behavioral HealthOct 12
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Bradley HospitalThis Asperger/Autism Network of Rhode Island support group is for adults with Asperger's or autism and is facilitated by Arthur Mercurio, PhD. It meets monthly on second Monday of the month at the Bradley Hospital Main building. (If the Monday is a holiday, meetings are held on the following Monday...
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Mental Health and Behavioral HealthOct 12
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Bradley HospitalThis Asperger/Autism Network of Rhode Island offers a support group is for parents of adults with Asperger's or autism and is facilitated by Toby Liebowitz. It meets monthly on the second Monday of the month at the Bradley Hospital main building. (If the Monday is a holiday, meetings are held on...
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September 21, 2020
Melvin Philip, MD NEWPORT, R.I. – Newport Hospital and Lifespan Physician Group, Inc. announce that Melvin Philip, MD , has joined Lifespan Physician Group Primary Care, Newport at its offices at 50...
September 17, 2020
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September 9, 2020
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September 1, 2020
Convenient access to world-class cancer care has been greatly enhanced for residents of northern Rhode Island and Massachusetts with the opening of a new regional Lifespan Cancer Institute clinic...
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