EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (November 17, 2017) — Despite lung cancer causing the most fatalities of any cancer in the United States, funding for lung cancer research has not drastically improved for many years. The American Lung Association drove…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (November 16, 2017) — A Rhode Island doctor who has dedicated his life to helping impoverished Kenyan communities in need of heart surgeries is the recipient of a $500,000 award that has recognized his humanitarian contributions. Dr. Russell…
New Avedro procedure now available in Southern New England to treat prevalent eye condition DARTMOUTH, M.A. (November 16, 2017) — Eye Health Vision Centers, a CLARIS VISION® company, will begin offering the only FDA approved corneal collagen…
Pawtucket, RI – Nick Wishart will represent Rhode Island in the Fourth Annual World Marathon Challenge in January 2018. This event marks the only one in the world that offers the opportunity to run 7 marathons on 7 continents in…
MONTPELIER, VT (October 18, 2017) – Ronald G. Bixby of Ludlow received the prestigious Brigham Alfred Award for his outstanding contributions to the Vermont Insurance Agents Association (VIAA) and American Agency System during the association’s recent 111th annual convention at the…
MONTPELIER, VT (October 11, 2017) – Erin Odell, a second-generation principal at the Odell Insurance Agency in Bradford, was elected president of the Vermont Insurance Agents Association (VIAA) during its recent 111th annual convention at the Hilton Burlington. For the past year,…
Warwick, Rhode Island (October 10, 2017) - Koch Eye Associates, a CLARIS VISION® company, hosted a ribbon-cutting and grand opening ceremony for its new, 6,000 square-foot family eye care center, located at 615 Greenwich Ave, Warwick, RI. Warwick Mayor Scott…
Agencies Employ 848 Vermonters and are Extremely Philanthropic WILLISTON VT (October 10, 2017) – The impact on Vermont’s economy by the state’s independent insurance agencies is estimated to be in excess of $61 million. That’s just one significant result of…
Request for Proposals Sought for Individuals or Firms Newport, RI (October 5, 2017) - The Newport County Chamber of Commerce has issued a Request For Proposals for a Program Director for its Regional Economic Development Division, which will be dedicated…
Providence, RI (October 2, 2017) – Dr. Rachel Beard has joined the Division of Surgical Oncology at University Surgical Associates. An experienced surgeon, Dr. Beard will provide state-of-the-art treatment for patients with primary and metastatic cancers of the liver and…