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Johnson & Wales University celebrated its first Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics graduates who recently completed the sixteen-month program. The cohort gained advanced skills in medical nutrition therapy, culinary nutrition and evidence-based practice, preparing them to meet the growing demand for skilled, credentialed dietitians nationwide.
One Neighborhood Builders held a groundbreaking to celebrate the start of construction on phase one of its Center City Apartments affordable housing development in East Providence. The development features a collaboration and social service partnership with Crossroads Rhode Island, Family Service of Rhode Island and Foster Forward, which will all provide supportive services to residents of the 144 housing units.
Johnson & Wales Professor Luciana Soares and Associate Professor Lori Bechard stand with the first graduates of the Master of Science in clinical nutrition & dietetics program. Photo courtesy of Johnson & Wales University.
Representatives of nonprofit organizations and elected officials, including Congressman Gabe Amo, U. S. Senator Jack Reed, East Providence Mayor Roberto DaSilva and R. I. Senate President Valarie Lawson, break ground on the Center City Apartments in East Providence. Photo courtesy of Kia Davis.
In January, the Rhode Island Foundation awarded $ 636,000 in grants to twenty-six animal welfare groups in Rhode Island. The funds were raised by Rhode Island Foundation donors, who have established special funds for the humane treatment of animals that allow the foundation to support animal welfare nonprofits.
Brown University Health announced the opening of the Brown University Health Urgent Care and Walk-In Clinic at 236 Country Rd., Barrington. The new clinic serves patients eighteen months old and older. Brown Health Urgent Care offers treatment for a variety of medical needs, from colds and flu to animal bites and urinary tract infections. Patients can also obtain X-rays, flu and tetanus shots, COVID testing and sports physicals.
From left, David Cicilline, president and CEO of the Rhode Island Foundation; Jordan Bouclin, executive director of the Rhode Island Pet Network; Todd Cramer, president of the R. I. Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals; and Liz Skrobisch, executive director of Animal Rescue Rhode Island. Photo courtesy of the Rhode Island Foundation / Eve Francazio.
From left, Babar Khokhar, MD, executive vice president and chief physician officer at Brown University Health; Representative Susan Donovan; Representative June Speakman; Representative Jennifer Boylan; Senate President Valarie Lawson; and John Fernandez, president and CEO of Brown University Health. Photo courtesy of Brown University Health.
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