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1. CVI Cardiologist Athena Poppas, MD, appointed chair of American College of Cardiology Annual Scientific Sessions
2. Rhode Island Hospital Will Join National Research Study on Promising Treatment for Traumatic Brain Injury
   Study requires Exception from Informed Consent due to eligible participants’ level of injury
3. Ikenna Okereke, MD, Named Chief of Thoracic Surgery
   Ikenna Okereke, MD has been appointed chief of thoracic surgery at Rhode Island Hospital and The Miriam Hospital.
4. Hasbro Children’s Hospital Urges Caution to Families Using All-Terrain Vehicles
5. Rhode Island Hospital Emergency Medicine Physician Calls for Public Health Approach to Gun Violence
   Physicians currently limited in ability to implement evidence-based solutions
6. Lifespan Opens Retail Pharmacy at Rhode Island Hospital
   Patients can fill prescriptions before they leave the hospital; reduce readmissions
7. Rhode Island Burn Center at Rhode Island Hospital Receives Reverification for Adult and Pediatric Treatment
   One of only 60 verified burn centers in the United States
8. Rhode Island Hospital Opens New Outpatient Dialysis Center in East Providence
   New center offers extended hours; wireless Internet access and TV at each station
9. Rhode Island Hospital First in New England to Use Novel Single-lead Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator
   Can detect atrial fibrillation that often leads to stroke, heart failure; single lead has benefits of two leads, but with less risk
10. Rhode Island Hospital Introduces Self-pay Parking in All Public Lots
    New system will improve traffic flow and increase payment options
11. Rhode Island Hospital’s Martin Weinstock, MD, Receives Prestigious Award from American Academy of Dermatology
    Lila and Murray Gruber Cancer Research Award recognizes excellence in cancer research
12. Rhode Island Hospital Study: Nearly Half Of Older Women Diagnosed With Urinary Tract Infections In An Emergency Department Did Not Have Findings Confirmed In Urine Culture
    Unnecessary use of antibiotics in elderly women seen in emergency departments increases risk of unintended consequences, may promote antibiotic resistance
13. Ride at Night? Ride Bright! Bike Safety Event Urges Night-Riding Guidelines for Kids.
14. Rhode Island Hospital Study: Co-infections in Patients with H1N1 During 2009-2010 Pandemic Not Associated with Worse Outcomes, ICU Admissions
    More research needed to measure impact of co-infections on hospital admission
15. Rhode Island Hospital, Radiosurgery Center Receive Three-Year Accreditation from American College of Radiology
    Rhode Island Hospital’s radiation oncology department and the Radiosurgery Center of Rhode Island have earned a three-year accreditation from the American College of Radiology (ACR).