With the exception of his wife and children, Dr. Marcoandrea Giorgi’s entire family is still in Italy – which has been ravaged by the COVID-19 pandemic. He spoke with WJAR’s Barbara Morse about what he’s hearing from family and colleagues in Italy and whether he thinks we’ll experience what Italians are experiencing. Read More
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National Burn Awareness Week
We had Dr. William Cioffi, the President of the Brown Surgical Association and current President of the American Burn Association to share his advice on this year’s topic of contact burns, and how to prevent and treat them. Learn More
Carla Moreira: 19 Who Made a Difference in 2019
Dr. Carla Moreira is the ultimate Rhode Island success story. She is the Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University, Chief of Vascular Surgery at the Providence VA Medical Center, and attending vascular surgeon at Rhode Island Hospital and The Miriam Hospital. Learn more
Newport Hospital Launches Breast Cancer Clinic
Just in time for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Newport Hospital has launched a Lifespan Cancer Institute Breast Cancer Multidisciplinary Clinic, joining Miriam Hospital and Rhode Island Hospital as the only medical facilities in the state to offer care in breast cancer detection, diagnosis, treatment, recovery and support. The multidisciplinary team utilizes a breast tumor board,…
New Center Offers World-Class Breast Care
Beth Sawyer, a Physician Assistant at The Center for Breast Care at University Surgical Associates and Donna Goncalves, a two-time breast cancer survivor patient, joined us to discuss a new state-of-the-art center on the West Bay focused on providing fast and convenient world class breast care. Visit them online today to find out more: http://centerforbreastcareri.org/ Watch…
Making Strides to Defeat Breast Cancer
It’s the big kickoff for “Making Strides”, the event bringing Rhode Islanders together to beat breast cancer! Dr. Doreen Wiggins from the Center for Breast Care at University Surgical Associates joins us with more on the big event going on this Thursday evening at Warwick Country Club. Watch Now!
