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DOCTOR'S SPOTLIGHT
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Jennifer Lum, MD
Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island welcomes Jennifer Lum, MD to its medical staff.
Dr. Lum is a board certified obstetrician and gynecologist.
To set up an appointment:Women’s Health Care Specialists 174 Armistice Boulevard Pawtucket, RI 02860 (401) 729-3600 -or-
Southeastern Medical Center 60 Messenger Street Plainville, MA 02762 |
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| CAN ASPIRIN PROLONG A HEALTHY LIFE? |
In an effort to extend the length of a disability-free life for older adults, researchers from Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island are partnering with colleagues from across the US and Australia in the largest international trial ever sponsored by the US National Institute on Aging (NIA).
The Aspirin in Reducing Events in the Elderly (ASPREE) study aims to assess whether aspirin can not only prolong life, but a life free of physical disability and/or dementia for healthy older people.
According to Charles Eaton, M.D., principal investigator and director of the Brown University Center for Primary Care and Prevention at Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island, “This important trial will help determine whether an aspirin a day will help prevent memory loss and promote a long and healthy life.” ...read more
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| MEMORIAL’S CANCER PROGRAM RECOGNIZED FOR BEST CANCER CARE |
The Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons has awarded Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island’s Community Hospital Comprehensive Cancer Program a three-year accreditation with commendation. This designation recognizes Memorial’s cancer program as offering the best in cancer diagnosis and treatment.
This is the second consecutive three-year accreditation with commendation received by the cancer program. Only one in four cancer program in hospitals nationwide receive this special designation. To meet Commission approval standards, programs must undergo a rigorous evaluation process and an on-site review of performance every three years. ...read more
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HEALTH CENTER
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 DISEASES & CONDITIONS A-Z
To view an alphabetical index of diseases and conditions with general information as defined by the CDC CLICK HERE...
RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH  Learn how to prevent disease, stay safe and stay healthy in Rhode Island. CLICK HERE... KEEP YOUR HEAD IN THE GAME Sports concussions can be a serious foul for young athletes. LEARN MORE... |
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MHRI FEATURES
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 OUR LOCATIONS
For your convenience we have alternate locations that offer many services for you and your family. To view locations CLICK HERE...
 2009 ANNUAL REPORT
Technology continually changes our lives. Learn how heatlhcare at Memorial Hospital is being transformed every day by technological advances. CLICK HERE...
THE CANCER CENTER
The Cancer Center at Memorial Hospital provides a comprehensive range of services for cancer patients. LEARN MORE...
THE CENTER FOR REHABILITATION
Learn about the Center For Rehabilitation at Memorial Hospital. LEARN MORE...
STROKE CENTER
The Stroke Center at Memorial Hospital recently earned 'Primary Stroke Center' certification by The Joint Commission. READ MORE...
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