by Block Island Medical Center | Nov 27, 2017 | BIHS News
It’s Thanksgiving, the Holidays, and Lights of Love time once again. We, at the Block Island Medical Center, are bursting with thankfulness. We are thankful for the excellent healthcare on-island. We are thankful to our health providers and Rescue Squad for the expert...
by Mark Clark | Nov 15, 2017 | BIHS News
Are you looking for another way to support the Block Island Medical Center? You can support Block Island Health Services when you shop at AmazonSmile. Please think of signing on to AmazonSmile when you do your holiday shopping this year! To learn more read the...
by Block Island Medical Center | Nov 3, 2017 | Healthy Living
BIHS Nurse Manager Linda Closter will host FREE Flu Clinics at the Medical Center: Monday November 6, 2 pm-4 pm Thursday November 9, 2 pm-4 pm at the Senior Luncheon Tuesday, November 7, at noon Who should get the Flu Shot? Everyone 6 months of age and older,...
by Block Island Medical Center | Nov 3, 2017 | Healthy Living
The Affordable Care Act is still in effect and the law for 2018. What has changed since last year? The Open Enrollment period to sign up for new coverage or to renew an existing plan begins today and closes on December 15th. That reduces the amount of time you have to...
by Block Island Medical Center | Jul 26, 2017 | BIHS News
“As summer begins here on Block Island, the sun is shining and we all want to go out and enjoy the breeze. The question many of us have before we head to the beach is what to do about sun exposure?” Those are the words of Wes Albright, M.D., who is a resident working...
by Mark Clark | May 4, 2017 | BIHS News
Substance abuse and addiction destroy lives of young and old, from all walks of life. Good people can and do become addicted, with devastating effect… It can happen to anyone. You can help… PLEASE COME OUT AND SUPPORT THIS PLAY TO HELP RAISE...
by Block Island Medical Center | Feb 25, 2017 | BIHS News
Block Island Health Services Inc.seeks proposals to design, furnish, and install a roof mounted solar PV system at the Block Island Medical Center with an intended capacity of approximately 6000 watts. The system is to be grid-tied system with electrical interface to...
by Block Island Medical Center | May 12, 2016 | BIHS News
The 5th annual 5K Fun Run Beach Run takes place on August 7 2016. Signs up today! You can register online at www.active.com Online registration is $25 and closes August 3, 2016. Registration is $30 the day of the race. The start, finish, and check in are located at...
by Block Island Medical Center | Apr 20, 2016 | BIHS News
Some might say it was a case of divine intervention, with the Block Island Medical Center as the beneficiary. The result of that intervention came in the form of a brand new state-of-the-art ultrasound machine for the Center. “The new ultrasound machine provides a...
by Mark Clark | Nov 20, 2015 | BIHS News, Medical Center Events
Beginning in 2011, board members and friends of the Medical Center have organized an annual 5K (3.1 mile) run/walk at the Town Beach on the first Sunday in August. This family –oriented event is intended to promote a healthy, active and fun lifestyle among...