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Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island expands access

More appointments now available to BCBSRI members; access to Butler Hospital HealthPath program expanded PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Jan. 23, 2023) – Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) has substantially expanded access to behavioral healthcare for its members in response to a critical shortage of mental health services in Rhode Island and across the country. Thanks […]Read More

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Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island caps 20

2023 BlueAngel Community Health Grant program provides $335,000 to organizations launching programs at the intersection of housing and health and an additional $405,000 for 2022 grantees to continue successful initiatives begun last year PROVIDENCE, RI (January 17, 2023) — Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) continues to address housing-related health inequities by awarding $740,000 in 2023 […]Read More

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Winter Storm Blamed for Two Deaths in Texas

VOA News Winter weather warnings and advisories were in effect across a string of U.S. states from Texas to Maryland on Wednesday with forecasters expecting freezing rain and sleet to affect many areas. The storm was blamed for at least two deaths on slick roads in Texas on Tuesday as authorities reported numerous crashes. The […]Read More

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US Defense Officials Hopeful for Deal with Manila

Jeff Seldin ZAMBOANGA, PHILIPPINES — Senior U.S. defense officials are expressing optimism that a high-level visit to the Philippines will pay off, possibly with an agreement for expanded military cooperation and greater access to Philippine military bases. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, who arrived in Manila late Tuesday sounded upbeat ahead of critical meetings Thursday with […]Read More

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VP Harris to Attend Funeral for Tyre Nichols

VOA News U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and civil rights leader the Rev. Al Sharpton will be among the mourners Wednesday at the funeral of Tyre Nichols, whose death earlier this month after being beaten by police once again focused attention on police brutality. Nichols’ mother and stepfather, RowVaughn Wells and Rodney Wells, invited Harris […]Read More

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Providence Preservation Society Announces Leadership Transition to Take Place in

Providence, RI, February 1, 2023) – The Providence Preservation Society announced last night at their Annual Meeting that Brent Runyon, the current Executive Director of the organization, has decided to step aside in his role and make way for a leadership transition in 2023. An official search will begin imminently. Runyon and staff will continue stewarding the […]Read More

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Mayor Domenic Sarno and Boston Hockey Legend Ray Bourque Place

Boston to win Stanley Cup among Massachusetts’ first bets placed at the new BetMGM Sportsbook at MGM Springfield Springfield, MA (January 31, 2023) – MGM Springfield and BetMGM launched sports betting in the State of Massachusetts earlier today with a first bet event at its new entertainment destination, BetMGM Sportsbook & Lounge. At 10 a.m. ET, Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno […]Read More