CTC-RI In the News

Op-ed: The need for primary care teams

Read the recent Boston Globe op-ed by former RI Health Insurance Commissioner Christopher Koller and is president of national health policy foundation Milbank Memorial Fund. In his op-ed, Koller notes health systems with more primary care do better by the people they serve -- their patient populations are healthier, live longer, and have fewer disparities in outcomes based on race, ethnicity, and income. Read the op-ed here.

RI pediatricians launch new public awareness campaign

Rhode Island pediatricians have launch a new public awareness campaign. "All of us, as families, need some reminders how to keep ourselves on track," said Dr. Allison Brindle, a pediatrician at the children's clinic at Hasbro, and the vice president of the local chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, which is launching this campaign to help keep families healthy during COVID-19. It has started a Facebook page, and a resource page, identifying key areas we should be focusing. "Areas like general health and wellness, mental health and wellness, sleep structure -- really just some reminders of the things we all know, but under the current stress, just need some reminders about," said Brindle. The main message? Your pediatrician is there for you. View this full article here.

Five Questions With: Dr. Nelly Burdette

Dr. Nelly Burdette, associate vice president of integrated behavioral health at The Providence Community Health Centers Inc., was the sole employee in the behavioral health program when PCHC launched it five years ago. Today, the program is staffed by nearly 20 clinicians. Burdette discusses its growth, the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health needs and her take on what role telehealth is likely to play in behavioral health treatment in the future. Read the article here.