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Care New England Health System (CNE) was formed in February 1996 by founding members Butler Hospital, Kent Hospital and Women & Infants Hospital.  In February 1999, the Care New England Wellness Center opened in Warwick, RI.  In June 1999, Kent County Visiting Nurse Association became a member of CNE, changing it's name to VNA of Care New England. In 2000, HealthTouch, Inc., a private duty nursing service, joined the division.
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For the latest news from Care New England, please read our monthly newsletter, CNEWS (June 2013) and recent press releases.
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Read our weekly newsletter, carenews, written by our President and CEO, Dennis D. Keefe.

For information on medical insights to maintain a healthy lifestyle for you and your family, subscribe to Care New England's eNewsletter, CNE Talks (Your) Health. Find preventive measures and informative articles to guide healthy choices in life.

 

Recent News Releases

 
Butler and Rhode Island Hospitals to Test 'Brain Pacemaker' for Alzheimer's
After showing promise in early phase trials, Butler Hospital and Rhode Island Hospital are now conducting a large study of deep brain stimulation for Alzheimer's disease. Details
 
Resident Physicians and Fellow Honored at Graduation Ceremony
Kent Hospital is pleased to announce the graduation of its third class of residents who have completed the Emergency Medicine and Family Medicine Graduate Medical Education (GME) programs, as well as the second graduate of Kent's Undersea & Hyperbaric Medicine Fellowship. Details
 
CNE Joins National Initiative to Honor End-of-Life Care Wishes
Care New England has joined with five other pioneering organizations to support a new effort by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) to better prepare health care providers to receive and respect patients’ wishes about end-of-life care. Read more
 
CNE and Thundermist Health Center Announce Partnership
A new partnership between CNE and Thundermist Health Center designed to enhance the training, recruitment and retention of family medicine physicians, while enhancing the quality of care in the community was announced today at Thundermist Health Center in West Warwick. The collaboration is supported through funding from the Rhode Island Foundation and will allow Kent Hospital family medicine physicians and family medicine residents to provide clinical care at Thundermist's West Warwick location. Details
 
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» VNA-Leadership Bios
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» CNE 2012 Annual Report
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