By VOA News The World Health Organization’s (WHO) emergency response director said Monday the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States is shocking, considering the level of the country’s medical system. At the agency’s regular Monday briefing, Mike Ryan said the U.S. has accounted for a third of all world cases over the last number of weeks. “The […]Read More
By VOA News The United States said Monday that the legislative elections held in Venezuela on Sunday in which President Nicolas Maduro’s socialist political alliance is set to gain control of the National Assembly were a sham. “The United States, along with numerous other democracies around the world, condemns this charade, which failed to meet any […]Read More
CRANSTON, R.I. – The Rhode Island Department of Corrections Director, Patricia A. Coyne-Fague, Esq., announced today that Dr. Justin Berk will serve as the new acting Medical Director for that agency. In a statement, the Director said: “I am pleased to announce the appointment of Justin Berk, MD. Dr. Berk has been providing medical services […]Read More
Effective immediately, state background checks will be prioritized for frontline workers, school employees, and those who require background checks for housing PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that the Office of Attorney General customer service center has prioritized service for state background checks for individuals needing them for employment in healthcare […]Read More
Challenge Grant to Spur on a Matching Campaign for $15 Wreath Sponsorships for Placement at Arlington this December COLUMBIA FALLS, ME – Dec. 7, 2020 – Today, national nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) is proud to announce that Jersey Mike’s Subs, a fast-casual sub sandwich franchise with more than 2,500 locations nationwide, has made a $300,000 challenge grant […]Read More
By VOA News Survivors of the December 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor commemorated the anniversary at home this year, with gatherings banned and most large events canceled in the United States amid surging numbers of coronavirus cases. In past years, thousands of people – survivors, current members of the military, tourists, and locals – have […]Read More
By Ken Bredemeier WASHINGTON – U.S. President-elect Joe Biden named his top health care officials on Monday, tapping former Congressman Xavier Becerra as his Health and Human Services chief to lead the country’s fight to curb the surging coronavirus pandemic and oversee millions of vaccinations against it in the coming months. Becerra currently is attorney general […]Read More
By Ken Bredemeier WASHINGTON – Top U.S. health officials told Americans on Sunday they need to remain determined to protect themselves against the coronavirus even as the first vaccines are likely to become available later this month. “We need people to renew their commitment. Please wear a mask” and avoid crowds of people in bars, restaurants […]Read More
Grants aim to help transform practices for better outcomes and more efficient treatment PROVIDENCE, RI (December 3, 2020) –Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) has awarded a second round of Behavioral Health Quality Grants totaling $696,000 to help local behavioral health practices better anticipate patient needs and close gaps in care. Providence Behavioral […]Read More
Lt. Governor Dan McKee is joined by Lieutenant Colonel Sharon Harmon to accept AT&T’s donation to the Rhode Island Military Family Relief Fund at the Schofield Armory in Cranston. (Photo taken pre-Pause.) CRANSTON, RI – Lt. Governor Dan McKee today announced a $10,000 donation from AT&T to the Rhode Island Military Family Relief Fund. AT&T’s donation will […]Read More
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