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Women & Infants is one of the nation’s leading specialty hospitals for women and newborns. Our experts serve as local, regional, national and international sources on a range of health care topics involving women and infants.
For the latest news from Women & Infants, please read our most recent newsletter and press releases. To receive our Healthy Regards newsletter at home, send your mailing address to wicommed@wihri.org.
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Clinical FAQs
In order to provide quick answers to pressing health care questions, the clinicians at Women & Infants participate in an ongoing series of Q&A-style interviews. This web-exclusive Q&A discusses the BRCA Analysis test with genetic counselor Jennifer Scalia Wilbur, MS.
» Q&A: Urogynecology
» Q&A: Digestive Disorders
» Q&A Archive

 
CNE Talks Your Health - Get Your Body Moving!
The May issue of CNE Talks Your Health is focused on getting your body moving. Stories include the benefits of riding your bike (maybe even to work), how the sun can help to enhance your mood, exercising while pregnant, and tips from our experts on dealing with spring allergies. So, what are you waiting for? Grab your sneaks and get your body moving!
 
Breast Health Center Is Here to Help
A risk factor is something that indicates a woman is more likely to develop breast cancer than average. They are not harmful in themselves. In fact, a woman's risk of developing breast cancer remains low even if she has several risk factors. Read this powerful article by Angelina Jolie about her decision to have a double mastectomy because she is BRCA1 positive. Read more
 
Free Lecture on Women's Health
"Navigating the Challenges of Aging as a Woman" is a free lecture being offered by Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island to address these and other women's health issues. The event, to commemorate National Women's Health Month, is scheduled on Wednesday, May 22, at 6:30 pm, at the Women & Infants Medical Office Building at 2168 Diamond Hill Road, Woonsocket. Details
 
CNE Names Executive Vice President for Care Management
Care New England has announced the appointment of Nancy Roberts, RN, MSN, as executive vice president for care management. Roberts will continue in her role as president and chief executive officer of the VNA of Care New England, a Medicare-certified, community-based home health agency, and HealthTouch, a private duty home care agency. Both organizations are members of the Care New England Health System. Details
 
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  Media Inquiries
Marketing Communications staff are available weekdays from 8 am to 5:30 pm at 401-681-2815. For inquiries after hours, please call the hospital at 401-274-1100 or page the Public Relations Manager at 401-452-4313.

» May Kernan, Senior Vice President
» Amy Blustein, PR Manager
» Susan McDonald, PR Associate

  Story Ideas and Spokespeople
Looking for a timely story idea? Here are some trends worth considering, as well as a list of spokespeople from Women & Infants listed by areas of expertise.
» Infertility ; Newborns ; Oncology
» Postpartum ; Pregnancy ; Women's Health
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