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Rhode Island court tosses Burrillville counterclaim against turf project opponent
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The Rhode Island Superior Court dismissed Burrillville’s counterclaim against resident Roberta Lacey, finding her opposition to an artificial turf project was protected petitioning activity under the state’s Anti-SLAPP law. The ruling also awarded…
More than 950 swimmers set for Rhode Island cancer swim fundraiser
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Swim Across America will hold its 17th annual Rhode Island open water swim on Sept. 12 at Roger Wheeler State Beach in Narragansett, with more than 950 swimmers already registered.
Influential Women spotlights Rhode Island clinician Karen Peters Bowden
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Influential Women has featured Karen Peters Bowden, LICSW, founder of E3 Counseling & Wellness in Rhode Island, for her work in trauma recovery, grief, embodiment and self-connection.
Millstone Medical Outsourcing names Matt Weber director of business development
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Millstone Medical Outsourcing appointed Matt Weber as director of business development as the company expands its One PO model for medical device OEMs. The hire adds more than 14 years of MedTech commercial and operations experience aimed at…
Rhode Island surgeon performs first thumb joint replacement with new TOUCH CMC 1 implant
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University Orthopedics surgeon Joseph A. Gil, MD, performed the first thumb joint replacement in Rhode Island using the newly FDA-approved TOUCH CMC 1 prosthesis.
Docu-series follows Rhode Island nurse and five women through menopause and midlife health
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A new nine-episode docu-series premiered in 2026 and follows a Rhode Island nurse and five other women as they navigate menopause, fitness, nutrition and emotional health.
Hair of Istanbul tops 2026 global hair transplant clinic ranking
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A new 2026 ranking of hair transplant clinics places Istanbul-based Hair of Istanbul first, citing verified Google ratings and the completeness of on-site medical safety teams.
TSRL CEO to present microneedle drug delivery research at PharmaEd Forum 2026
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TSRL President and CEO Dr. Elke Lipka will present new hydrogel microneedle patch research at the PharmaEd Microneedle & Transdermal Delivery Forum in Providence, Rhode Island, on Aug. 27-28. The work centers on TSR-825, a trospium chloride patch…
Adam Resmini Makes Rhode Island Monthly’s 2026 Law List
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Rhode Island Monthly named attorney Adam J. Resmini to its 2026 Professional Excellence in Law list, recognizing his work in personal injury law across Rhode Island.
NEMIC opens free 2026 Health Innovator Pathways Program for Rhode Islanders
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The New England Medical Innovation Center is enrolling Rhode Islanders in the 2026 cohort of its flagship Health Innovator Pathways Program, formerly the Med Tech Leadership Program.
Menopause docu-series follows six women balancing care, work and midlife health
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A Rhode Island-made nine-episode series follows six women through a six-week fitness and wellness program centered on menopause, caregiving and accountability.
The Izzy Foundation's Carla Mulhern expands family support at Hasbro Children's Hospital
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Carla Mulhern, executive director of The Izzy Foundation in Providence, is leading a family support operation at Hasbro Children’s Hospital that serves about 50 families a day. She is also pushing for the Izzy Family Room model to expand to…
Survivor Smiles launches dental oncology practice for cancer survivors
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Survivor Smiles has opened four offices serving cancer patients and survivors with specialized dental oncology care, including reconstruction after radiation, implants for irradiated jaws and MRONJ management.
Ocean & Harvest Spa adds Sisley-Paris treatments and retail
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Ocean & Harvest Spa at Ocean House has added Sisley-Paris facial treatments and retail products to its Watch Hill, Rhode Island spa. The move expands Rhode Island’s only Forbes Five-Star spa with three new facials, select makeup and at-home…
Student play draws full house in Providence and raises funds for Oasis International
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Gary Guo’s original play “No Swears Academy” premiered Aug. 26 at the Providence Public Library, pairing a student theater debut with a benefit for Oasis International.
Weekapaug Inn to host fall BBQ tailgate with Jack Arnold
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Weekapaug Inn will bring back its BBQ Tailgate with pitmaster Jack Arnold on Oct. 4 in Weekapaug, Rhode Island, pairing live-fire cooking, football and lawn games on the Guest Lawn. The event is open to resort guests and the public, with…
BHHS New England agent honored by new SmartMLS Cares program
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties agent Anthony Capalbo and his family were named the first recipients of SmartMLS Cares, a new charitable program tied to the memory of their son, Charlie.
GI MAP Test adds Cyclospora guidance for positive stool test results
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GI MAP Test has launched a free educational resource for customers whose GI-MAP stool test detects Cyclospora.
Pieces of Perception launches report platform for neurodivergent families
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Pieces of Perception launched an online platform Sept. 1 that turns a parent questionnaire into shareable reports for teachers, therapists, caregivers and family members of neurodivergent children.
Marki Lemons Ryhal pitches AI wearables as menopause support tools
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Marki Lemons Ryhal says her ReMarkiTable LLC workflow can give midlife women back up to two hours a day using AI wearables.
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