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Yesterday we held an Employee Appreciation cookout for all our Rhode Island Hospital team members! We had delicious barbecue, fun games, and good times. Thank you to everyone who worked hard to make this event a success!

The threat to humans from avian flu is currently low and is limited to those who have direct contact with infected birds or livestock. However, there is concern for humans becoming infected as prior outbreaks around the world indicate it can be fatal in about half of cases.

What You Should Know About Avian Flu | Lifespan The H5N1 influenza that affects birds has recently spread to cows and you can learn the facts about avian flu, how it's contracted, prevented and treated..

Now in its fourth year, the Rhode Island Stroke Symposium seeks to integrate the most advanced research and medical knowledge in the treatment of stroke and provide a forum for dissemination of that knowledge. This program provides an update on state-of-the-art acute stroke evaluation treatment as practiced at the Comprehensive Stroke Center at Rhode Island Hospital.

Learn more about the program and register at https://cme-learning.brown.edu/2024-RI-Stroke -tabs-node-course-default1

The food we eat has a profound influence on recovery, especially after surgery. Unfortunately, the role of nutrition as a healing tool is often overlooked.

How Nutrition Improves Healing After Spine Surgery | Lifespan Nutrition and the foods you eat after spine surgery can help you maintain your weight, heal better, and recover faster.

"We actually change the quality of life for some people," said Anthony Thigpen who leads Lifespan's Connect 4 Health program. It's a program that compliments the medical care at three of its clinics.

Lifespan's Connect 4 Health program tackles medical care, social services "We actually change the quality of life for some people."Anthony Thigpen leads Lifespans' Connect 4 Health program.

Did you know that food can affect your mood and contribute to good mental health? Join the Lifespan Community Health Institute and a team of clinical dietitians to learn about the practical implications of the impact of food on mental health. https://www.lifespan.org/events/boost-your-mood-food/august-13th-2024-1200pm

Many people add fish oil supplements to their daily vitamin routine to help reap all those benefits. But a new study from the British Medical Journal reported that some patients who used fish oil supplements had a higher risk of certain heart conditions, such as atrial fibrillation. So what is the deal with fish oil supplements?

Fish Oil Supplements and Heart Health: What You Need to Know | Lifespan Fish oil supplements in the right doses can help people diagnosed with heart disease, but what about people without heart disease, or in higher doses?

This year's Tour de Rhody, a road and gravel bicycle ride around Rhode Island to support cancer research, will take place on September 22. Register before September 2--learn more on the Tour de Rhody website.

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It’s that time of year when millions of students will pack their belongings and head off to their first year of college. Changes in environment, routine, academic challenges, and new people can be stress inducing for many. That’s especially true for students who have diabetes.

10 Tips for College Students with Diabetes | Lifespan It's that time of year when millions of students will pack their belongings and head off to their first year of college. Changes in environment, routine, ...

Celebrate the healthy, vibrant, plant-based food traditions from across the African diaspora. Join the Lifespan Community Health Institute and the Mount Hope Neighborhood Association for this free, weekly series to sample recipes, expand your knowledge of nutrition, and learn simple cooking techniques for healthy living based on delicious food across the African diaspora.

First session begins August 27. Learn more at https://www.lifespan.org/events/taste-african-heritage/august-27th-2024-0600pm

Protecting yourself from mosquito bites is so important. So how do you stop mosquitoes from biting? There are several ways, from approved repellents to more natural options and even some good old-fashioned common sense too.

Preventing Mosquito Bites: The Best Repellents and Natural Solutions | Lifespan Mosquitoes cause itchy bites but can also carry diseases and you need to use a chemical or natural repellent to protect yourself

We all hope for a long and healthy life. That’s exactly what is happening for the people who live in certain areas of the world, now called the Blue Zones.

Live Longer and Healthier with the Blue Zone Lifestyle | Lifespan The residents of certain regions in the world live longer and healthier and the lessons learned from these Blue Zones can help us all.

There are no symptoms of early glaucoma, but the buildup of pressure in the eye can damage the optic nerve, the cable that connects the photographic film of the eye (called the retina) to the brain. However, with early diagnosis by an optometrist or ophthalmologist, there are many treatments available to preserve vision.

Glaucoma: the Silent Thief of Sight | Lifespan Glaucoma is a disease of the eye that can slowly and painlessly cause permanent loss of vision. I often like to compare the eye to a sink with a drain, and ...

Today marks Paul Perreira's anniversary with Lifespan! Paul celebrates 46 years with Lifespan today, having started in environmental services at Rhode Island Hospital in 1978. Now, as a senior inventory specialist in Information Systems (IS) infrastructure field services, Paul Pereira helps nearly everyone at Lifespan do their job. And one other significant anniversary Paul will celebrate later this year is his wedding anniversary, celebrating 27 years of marriage with wife Kim, after the two met while working at Lifespan. Congratulations Paul and thank you for everything you do!

Mindfulness has been shown to be an effective tool to reduce stress and help patients with chronic diseases manage their conditions in conjunction with medical treatment. There is also some evidence to suggest that practicing mindfulness can improve cardiovascular health.

Mindfulness and Heart Health | Lifespan A dedicated mindfulness practice is great for reducing stress, but did you know it could also have an impact on your heart health?

Join Dr. Wael Asaad of the Norman Prince Neurosciences Institute at Rhode Island Hospital for a free webinar on August 14! Dr. Asaad discuss state-of-the-art treatment options tailored to patients with Essential Tremor or Parkinson’s Disease. Learn more about the webinar and register at https://resources.insightec.com/rihaug24?hsCtaTracking=b9ecc984-1298-483f-89b4-b695b8495f4d%7C3d282abd-1c71-4ed9-b533-1ed6ec66652c

Congratulations to Steven Gomes, RN, and Amanda Fontaine, RN, two of our recent DAISY Foundation Award Winners! This award was established to recognize skilled and compassionate care. Nurses are selected monthly from nominations received from patients, visitors or colleagues and demonstrate skillful and compassionate care. Learn more about the DAISY Award, or nominate a Rhode Island Hospital nurse, at https://www.lifespan.org/about-lifespan/lifespan-careers/nursing-lifespan/nursing-rhode-island-hospital/daisy-award-rhode

Sarah Frost took over as chief of hospital operations for Lifespan and president of both Rhode Island Hospital and Hasbro Children’s Hospital on June 3. Frost answer five questions from Providence Business News about her new position.

Five Questions With: Sarah Frost Sarah Frost took over as chief of hospital operations for Lifespan Corp. and president of both Rhode Island Hospital and Hasbro Children’s Hospital on June 3. Frost has more than 20 years of experience working in health care leadership. Before joining Lifespan, she was CEO of two Banner Health hos...

The Partnership to Reduce Cancer in Rhode Island brings together NBC 10, the Rhode Island Department of Health, Brown Dermatology, Lifespan and others to offer free skin cancer screenings. These free screenings can save lives, including that of one of our volunteers, Todd Ellison.

NBC 10 Skin Check event offers free skin-cancer screenings The Partnership to Reduce Cancer in Rhode Island is offering free skin cancer screenings.

Thinking about getting a fitness tracker to help you manage your health? There are plenty of benefits to using a fitness tracker to help you on the path to achieving your health goals, and many fitness tracker options.

How Fitness Trackers Can Help You Manage Your Health | Lifespan There are many fitness trackers available these days, but what do they really do and how can they help you manage your health?

Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women in the United States, and cutting-edge research is being done right here in Rhode Island. Dr. Stephanie Graff, director of breast oncology at the Lifespan Cancer Institute, joined 12 News to discuss that research and where it stands.

Community Focus: Lifespan Cancer Institute’s Dr. Stephanie Graff Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women in the United States, and cutting-edge research is being done right here in Rhode Island.

Visit the Lillian Feinstein Senior Center on July 17 for a free blood pressure screening provided by the Lifespan Community Health Institute. Blood pressure screenings lead to early detection, early diagnosis, and treatment of many medical conditions. https://www.lifespan.org/events/free-blood-pressure-screening-lillian-feinstein-senior-center/july-17th-2024-0930am

Your vision is fine. Reading, driving, or seeing over distances? No issues there! But even if you do not need glasses, you should still get regular eye exams.

Eye Exams: Why You Need Them Even If You Don't Wear Glasses | Lifespan Regular eye exams and vision checkups are an important part of your overall health and you should get regular eye exams even if you don't need glasses.

Adult scoliosis, marked by an abnormal curvature of the spine, can significantly affect one’s comfort and overall quality of life. Unlike scoliosis in younger individuals, adult scoliosis often involves degenerative changes in the spine, which can lead to pain and disability.

Adult Scoliosis: Treatment and Success Stories | Lifespan Scoliosis can affect adults and children alike. Learn more about how adult scoliosis develops and how it's treated.

Positive tests, hospitalizations and severity of COVID-19 illness are all up nationally. COVID is one of the more insidious potentially dangerous infections because you can spread it even before you have symptoms, and even if you don't have symptoms,

The best thing to do if you've been exposed or suspect you have, test for COVID.

Hospital admissions rise as COVID-19 continues evolving, says Rhode Island expert Covid remains a public health threat as many states see a surge in cases.

Find your inner Dane and make hygge part of your life. You can make it a lifestyle all year long, but winter is truly the best time for the coziness and good company that is associated with the tradition.

Embrace Hygge and Learn to Love Winter | Lifespan When you ask someone to name their favorite season, few will say winter. With its frigid temperatures and biting winds, workdays that end with a drive home ...