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Health news

Stories from Morning Warwick’s editions, and every report from Warwick’s newsrooms.

Health from local newsrooms

From Providence Business News, WPRI.com and 2 more newsrooms, gathered by TMI, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. Providence Business News2 hours ago

    McCready steps down as Southcoast Health’s CEO

    NEW BEDFORD – David McCready, who has led Southcoast Health since 2024, has stepped down. McCraeady resigned as the leader of southeastern Massachusetts’ largest healthcare organization on Oct. 30, WJAR-TV NBC 10 reported. The health system’s board of trustees appointed Stephen Canessa, Southcoast Health’s senior vice president of external affairs, as interim CEO and president.

  2. WPRI.com2 hours ago

    Understanding Medicare: How The Retirement Factory Helps Retirees Navigate Their Options

    When it comes to retirement planning, healthcare is one of the most important pieces of the puzzle. For more than 15 years, The Retirement Factory has been helping listeners and clients better understand the key phases of retirement planning, including income, medical coverage, taxes, and legacy planning. Through its long-running radio show and retirement education

  3. News Radio 920 WHJJ2 hours ago

    Potentially Rabid Raccoon Attacks Warwick Resident

    The victim was bitten or scratched near Payton Avenue and they began receiving post-rabies exposure treatment on Sunday.

    Also reported byWPRI.com

  4. Warwick Patch3 hours ago

    Warwick Raccoon Bite-Scratch Victim Treated For Rabies Exposure: State

    The person was bitten or scratched Sunday in the area of Payton Avenue, according to the Rhode Island Department of Health.

In brief

The short notes of Morning Warwick’s last two editions. Open one to read it, with its sources.

  • Rabies alertThe Health Department is urging Warwick residents to stay cautious after a resident was bitten or scratched by a possibly rabid raccoon near Payton Avenue.

    The Health Department is urging Warwick residents to stay cautious after a resident was bitten or scratched by a possibly rabid raccoon near Payton Avenue. The raccoon wasn't captured or tested, the resident began post-rabies exposure treatment Sunday, and the department has identified 46 rabid wild animals so far this year.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: WPRI.com