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CONTENTS

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Doctors ’ Notes
The latest news and research findings .

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How Does Stress Get Under the Skin ?
BY PHOEBE HALL Researchers are unraveling the consequences that stress and trauma can wreak on people ’ s
lives — and even on the next generation .

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Meet Them Where They Are
BY SARAH C . BALDWIN In medical-legal partnerships , doctors and lawyers team up to help patients with complex histories .

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The Healthiest Place for Kids
BY CORRIE PIKUL The Hassenfeld Child Health Innovation Institute brings together academic and community experts to transform children ’ s health in Rhode Island
and beyond .

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Ask the BPI Expert
What can I do to prevent kidney stones ?
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Editor Kris Cambra
Contributing Editor Phoebe Hall

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