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OBGYN and Women's Health, Pediatric MedicineNov 28
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Newport HospitalThis postpartum support group is offered to assist new mothers and provide support in the first few weeks of breastfeeding. Moms are encouraged to share their ideas and concerns with other new mothers. The group is facilitated by a board-certified lactation consultant and meets weekly on Thursdays...
Nov 21
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Rhode Island HospitalThe Rhode Island Hospital President's Pursuit of Excellence Dinner will take place on Thursday, November 21. Three champions will be honored at the event: Lifetime Achievement Award winner Ed Iannuccilli, MD, Individual Champion Diane N. Weiss, and Corporate Champion IGT. The President’s Pursuit of...
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Mental Health and Behavioral HealthNov 21
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Bradley HospitalThis group for adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)/attention deficit disorder (ADD) offers a safe, positive and educational environment for those dealing with the daily issues of ADHD/ADD. This group meets the third Thursday of each month (except July, August, and December)...
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Mental Health and Behavioral HealthDec 2
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Bradley HospitalMental Health First Aid for Adults is an eight-hour course spread across two days (December 2 and 3, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) that teaches skills to help those who are developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. The evidence behind the program demonstrates that it builds...
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Mental Health and Behavioral HealthDec 2
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Bradley HospitalSummary The first step in effective suicide prevention is to identify someone in need of help. Asking three to six simple questions can help determine whether someone needs help and if immediate action is needed. In this training, participants learn to administer the Columbia Suicide Severity...
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DiabetesDec 2
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The Miriam HospitalThis support group provides an opportunity to meet and exchange information with other people who have diabetes. This group meets monthly on first Monday of the month (unless the Monday is a holiday, meeting will be held the following Monday) in the main building in the conference room near the...
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Medical Education, Mental Health and Behavioral HealthDec 3
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Bradley HospitalBradley Conference is designed to provide education for psychologists, social workers, physicians, nurses, certified counselors, speech/language and occupational therapists, teachers, milieu associates, and other professionals who work with children, adolescents or adults. Topics address different...
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Brain and SpineDec 4
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Rhode Island Hospital, The Miriam Hospital, Newport HospitalThis event is part of the monthly Aging and Dementia Research Lecture Series, presented by the Norman Prince Neurosciences Institute's Aging Brain Initiative and the Rhode Island Hospital Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Disorders Center . All events are held in room 133 of Rhode Island Hospital's...
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Mental Health and Behavioral HealthDec 4
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Bradley HospitalA support group of the local chapter of Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (CHADD), the national non-profit organization which provides education and support for adults and children with ADHD. This group meets monthly on Wednesdays in the Pine Room. The group may cancel...
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Men's HealthDec 7
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The Miriam HospitalThe Miriam Hospital and The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University offer Walk with a Doc, a program for everyone interested in taking steps to a healthier lifestyle. Each event begins with a brief discussion of a health topic with local physicians, such as Mark Paulos, MD of the Men's...
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Brain and Spine, Geriatrics and Senior Services, Mental Health and Behavioral HealthDec 9
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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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Mental Health and Behavioral HealthDec 9
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Bradley HospitalA social group for adults with Asperger syndrome, this group meets monthly in the Pine Room. Meetings are typically held on the second Monday of each month; if there is a Monday holiday, the meeting shifts to the next/third Monday. There are no meetings in July and August. The group may cancel on...
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