Dr. Michael Fine: What’s crazy about what insurance companies want – and a little about our politics
When was the last time an insurance company executive answered the phone at 3 am to talk to the mom of a three-year-old with a fever?
Beyond the Labels: How the Rhode Island state Ombudsman helps keep the person at the center of care
I recently had the opportunity to meet with Lori Light, Rhode Island State Long Term Care Ombudsman, to better understand the role and why it matters to residents, families, caregivers, and all of us as we navigate the aging journey and consider what it means to keep the person at the center of care. At its core, the work is deeply human and centered on the individual.
EPA honors Rhode Island drinking water project among nation’s best
A consolidation effort connecting a Scituate senior housing community to a school water system earned one of five standout recognitions in the agency’s 2026 AQUARIUS program
Sen. Euer’s bill to protect contraceptive coverage regardless of federal law heard in committee
The legislation would require insurers to cover all FDA-approved contraceptives at no cost to patients
DEM to resume prescribed burns across Rhode Island state lands this week
Planned burns at seven management areas aim to reduce wildfire risk and restore habitat
Rhode Island Department of Health launches “Better State of Healthy” campaign during National Public Health Week
Campaign aims to connect Rhode Islanders with health services and highlight the department’s work
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Expecting a baby? South County Health has you covered with free classes
Newport sessions will be held on on April 11, May 2 and June 13.
Rhode Island sees spike in drug overdoses, health officials issue statewide alert
First statewide overdose alert since 2023 comes as fentanyl continues to contaminate drug supply
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How doula support enhances the pregnancy journey
South County Health has recently opened the Operating Room in the Women and Newborn Care Unit to doulas, meaning that a delivering patient who is being supported by a doula is welcome to have them by their side, even in the OR.
Rhode Island conserves 70 acres at Gull Cove in Portsmouth using oil spill settlement funds
The acquisition, funded by the 2003 Bouchard B-120 oil spill settlement, will preserve critical salt marsh habitat and enhance coastal access along the Sakonnet River
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How Midwives support women through the reproductive years
While midwives are experts in pregnancy, labor, and postpartum care, their role also includes comprehensive gynecologic care throughout the reproductive years.
Dr. Michael Fine: What’s crazy about paying for medical school
In my last column, I described the incredible difficulty of just applying to medical school. This time I want to describe what it costs.
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When your period is disrupting your life, it’s time to talk about it
At the South County Health Center for Women’s Health, providers are seeing an increasing number of women seeking care for abnormal or heavy menstrual bleeding, a condition that can cause fatigue, pain, anemia, and a significant disruption to quality of life.
Dr. Michael Fine: What’s crazy about getting into medical school. Part 1.
Instead of making it easy to apply and go to medical school, we make it incredibly difficult. Only saints and heroes survive the process.
Caught off guard: Involuntary discharge and why it belongs in your aging plan
If you’re aging yourself or helping to care for an aging parent, this is something worth understanding.
Dr. Michael Fine: What’s crazy about keeping Roger Williams and Fatima Hospitals alive?
We are now seeing the predictable twisting in the wind as our state leadership struggles with what to do about Roger Williams and Fatima Hospitals, which are bankrupt.
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Menopause and Beyond: Whole-person care for every stage of a woman’s life
At the South County Health Center for Women’s Health—now welcoming patients in its new Newport location—care teams are redefining what support during menopause and beyond can look like: personalized, evidence-based, and grounded in long-term relationships.
Rhode Island recommends AAP vaccine schedule following CDC changes
State health officials say school immunization requirements remain in effect
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The Unique Role of a Women’s Health Provider
At South County Health’s Center for Women’s Health, providers take a comprehensive, patient-centered approach to supporting women’s health through every stage of life.
Dr. Michael Fine: What’s crazy about medicine
This week’s column is about two apparently unrelated events: my re-reading of The Citadel, by AJ Cronin, a classic novel/tearjerker about a British General Practitioner, written in 1937, and the new nutrition guidelines from HHS put forward by RFK Jr.
Rhode Island urges vaccinations as flu, COVID-19 hospitalizations climb
State reports 496 flu hospitalizations, seven deaths this season
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