Care New England Recognizes National Healthcare Decisions Day
To help raise awareness around end-of-life care issues, Care New England has developed a wealth of information regarding palliative and hospice care, including videos Q&As with “conversation ready” clinicians and with Kim Hogg, who discussed the proactive approach that helped her family cope prior to her mother passing away earlier this year. We've also created a “Conversation” info graphic focused on how to start these difficult discussions. Read more
Mark R. Marcantano Named President and COO
Congratulations to Mark R. Marcantano who has been named president and chief operating officer of Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island.
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Obstetric Evaluation Unit Unveiled
Women & Infants has unveiled its new Obstetric Evaluation Unit in the Division of Emergency Obstetrics and Gynecology. This new, state-of-the-art, seven-bed unit, an expansion to the hospital's current Emergency Department, will serve as a dedicated space to provide high quality, efficient care to obstetric patients.
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CNE Talks (Your) Health: Spring-Time to Clean Up Your Act?
Spring cleaning may not be for everyone. Activities we decide to put our time and energy into should be values-based, explains Maria Mancebo,PhD, Butler Hospital. If you value spending quality time with others, on your hobbies or just relaxing, it may be time to skip spring cleaning and let go of society’s notion that everything must be perfect. Read more
Raymond O. Powrie, MD, FRCP(C), FACP, underscored his belief in the “team approach” by drawing together a multidisciplinary group to edit an international textbook on medical disorders in obstetric patients.
Meet five patients who are being cared for at Women & Infants Hospital, women and newborns whose treatment has been enhanced by the incredible research, compassion, and commitment to excellence that is Women & Infants. » Patient Stories
