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Brain and SpineJan 29
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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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Brain and Spine, Geriatrics and Senior Services, Mental Health and Behavioral HealthFeb 4
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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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Pediatric MedicineFeb 4
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Hasbro Children's HospitalThe 2019 Spirit of Children campaign raised $90,757 for Hasbro Children’s Hospital's Child Life Department . Since the partnership began in 2011, Spirit of Children has raised $531,755 for Hasbro Children’s Hospital! Please join hospital leadership and staff in the lower lobby of Hasbro Children's...
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Mental Health and Behavioral HealthFeb 7
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Bradley HospitalWarren Miller, PhD, LICSW will present "Ethical Considerations for Tele-Health in Social Work Practice" on Friday, February 7, 2020 as a part of Bradley Hospital's educational series in contemporary social work practice . This event is offered as a professional development service of Bradley...
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Brain and Spine, Geriatrics and Senior Services, Mental Health and Behavioral HealthFeb 10
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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 HealthFeb 10
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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 HealthFeb 10
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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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Cardiology and Cardiac SurgeryFeb 11
The American Heart Association has identified seven health factors and lifestyle behaviors that support heart health, called “Life’s Simple Seven.” Join a discussion to hear how improvements in these seven areas can greatly impact your quality of life and lifespan. All are welcome and lunch will be...
Feb 11
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Newport HospitalLearn more about volunteering at Newport Hospital at an information session on Tuesday, February 11, 2019. Volunteers at Newport Hospital make a major contribution by giving their time to enhance the quality of patient care and to provide support services for the professional staff. Volunteers at...
Feb 12
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The Miriam HospitalThe Miriam Hospital will host a volunteer information session for adults on Wednesday, February 12, 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...
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DiabetesFeb 13
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Rhode Island HospitalThis class will help people with an elevated risk for diabetes or with pre-diabetes to prevent or delay the disease. Beginning Thursday, February 13, it will be held at Rhode Island Hospital’s Center for Primary Care, Suite 300 every Thursday until January 21, 2021. The last day for participants to...
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Cardiology and Cardiac SurgeryFeb 13
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Newport HospitalJoseph B. Weiss, MD, PhD will present "Healthy Numbers for a Healthy Heart" on Thursday, February 13 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. This event is part of the Newport Hospital Community Lecture Series, which features expert speakers on a variety of topics including surgery, preventive medicine, and the...
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December 12, 2019
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November 18, 2019
Developer and Lifespan supporter Sheryl Amaral cuts the ribbon for 180 Corliss St. with Arthur J. Sampson (left), president of The Miriam Hospital, and Timothy J. Babineau, M.D., president and CEO of...