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Establishment of a Clinic-based Biorepository
Published on: May 29, 2017
A clinic succeeds Kern's in Rhode Island
Summary
A new center for occupational and environmental health has opened in Providence, Rhode Island. This clinic continues the work of a previous center that faced controversy over research into a new occupational respiratory disease.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Medicine
- Environmental Health
- Public Health
Background:
- A previous Occupational and Environmental Health Center in Providence, operated by Dr. David Kern, ceased operations in 1997.
- Dr. Kern's research identified a novel occupational respiratory disease, leading to significant controversy involving the clinic, Memorial Hospital, and Brown Medical School.
Purpose of the Study:
- To announce the establishment of a new, independent Occupational and Environmental Health Center in Providence, Rhode Island.
- To highlight the collaborative effort behind the new center's formation.
- To signify the continuation of specialized occupational and environmental health services in the region.
Main Methods:
- Establishment of a new independent clinic.
- Cooperative efforts among multiple medical and occupational organizations in Rhode Island.
Main Results:
- A new Occupational and Environmental Health Center is now operational in Providence.
- The center is an independent entity, building upon the legacy of previous services.
- The establishment reflects a collaborative approach within the state's medical and occupational health sectors.
Conclusions:
- The opening of this new center ensures the continued availability of critical occupational and environmental health services.
- The collaborative model emphasizes a unified approach to addressing workplace health issues in Rhode Island.
- This initiative represents a positive step forward in occupational and environmental health for the region.
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