Dr. Charles Adams, chief trauma surgical critical care at Rhode Island Hospital — first in his family to graduate from college and a man not inclined to let bureaucratic protocol get in the way of a patient’s best interests. [The Providence Journal / Kris Craig] Learn More
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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…
Health Check: New Experimental Treatment for Fecal Incontinence Offered Only in RI
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — There is a new experimental treatment for fecal incontinence, and it’s only being offered in Rhode Island at the University Surgical Associates by Colorectal Surgeon Dr. Leslie Roth. Taylor Reeve, 34, of Minnesota, is one of two who’ve undergone this procedure. Her symptoms of bowel leakage started after giving birth to her second…
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!
Study on Weight Loss Surgery Gives Real Hope to Obese Teens
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Weight loss surgery is more effective at reversing serious health issues in teenagers than adults, according to a recent study. The study, which was published in the New England Journal of Medicine, showed both groups lost weight at about the same rate, but teenagers were more likely to shed complications from obesity,…
