Shannon Hegy

Springfield

News Anchor at WPRI-TV (Providence, RI)

News Anchor at WLWC-TV (Providence, RI)

Emmy-winning anchor at @wpri12 🎥 #BoyMom to Carter & Theo💙CT native. @HofstraU alum. Champion of those who are @_smallbutstrong 💪🏻

Articles

Paramedic creates support network for first responders

1 week ago | wpri.com | Shannon Hegy |Jusolyn Flower

BOSTON (WPRI) - As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, 12 Health Anchor Shannon Hegy spoke with a Boston paramedic who has made it his mission to support fellow first responders.
‘It’s OK to not be OK’: Paramedic creates support network for first responders

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Shannon Hegy

BOSTON (WPRI) — As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, 12 Health Anchor Shannon Hegy spoke with a Boston paramedic who has made it his mission to support fellow first responders.
Annual mammograms crucial for early breast cancer detection

2 weeks ago | wpri.com | Shannon Hegy |Emily Brennan

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - Ladies, do you get a mammogram every year? This week's 12 Health highlights the importance of getting checked annually and why some people may have fears associated with the screening. Thanks to better and earlier detection, more women are surviving. In the video above, Southcoast Health's Dr. Maureen Chung joins 12 News anchor Shannon Hegy to discuss why routine screenings are so important and which screenings women should get yearly.
Annual mammograms crucial for early breast cancer detection

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Shannon Hegy

Shannon HegyFri, May 23, 2025 at 9:03 PM UTC1 min readEAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Ladies, do you get a mammogram every year? This week’s 12 Health highlights the importance of getting checked annually and why some people may have fears associated with the screening. Thanks to better and earlier detection, more women are surviving.
Doctor highlights importance of routine mammograms

2 weeks ago | wpri.com | Shannon Hegy

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - When it comes to breast cancer, early detection is key. That's why doctors are urging women ages 40 and older to undergo regular mammograms. Dr. Maureen Chung, medical director of Southcoast Health's Breast Care Program, said women shouldn't be afraid of the potentially life-saving screenings. "Some [women] are terrified that the mammogram is going to show something," Chung said.
Doctor highlights importance of routine mammograms

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Shannon Hegy

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — When it comes to breast cancer, early detection is key. That’s why doctors are urging women ages 40 and older to undergo regular mammograms. Dr. Maureen Chung, medical director of Southcoast Health’s Breast Care Program, said women shouldn’t be afraid of the potentially life-saving screenings. “Some [women] are terrified that the mammogram is going to show something,” Chung said.
OB-GYNs urge women to seek medical help for abnormal bleeding

3 weeks ago | wpri.com | Shannon Hegy |Elizabeth Turley

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - May is Women's Health Month. This week, 12 Health spoke with two OB-GYNs from Southcoast Health about when it's time to seek medical treatment for abnormal bleeding. In the video above, 12 News anchor Shannon Hegy chats with Dr. Chelsea Martin and Dr. Alicia Hersey about what "abnormal bleeding" can signify, from anatomical changes to hormonal issues. Download the WPRI 12 and Pinpoint Weather 12 apps to get breaking news and weather alerts.
Doctor shares ways to stay safe and healthy during the summer

4 weeks ago | wpri.com | Shannon Hegy

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - As Memorial Day approaches, Southern New Englanders are spending more and more time outside, whether that's at the beach, the pool, or a barbecue. But warm weather brings with it some health hazards, from dehydration and sunburn to the dreaded insect bites. In the video above, Southcoast Health's Dr. Stephen Finney joins 12 News anchor Shannon Hegy to share his tips for summertime health.
Providence College launches new nursing and health sciences program

1 month ago | wpri.com | Shannon Hegy

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - The nursing profession continues to face shortages across the country, with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projecting that more than 275,000 additional nurses are needed between now and 2030. It's why Providence College recently launched a Nursing and Health Sciences program, with a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility.
Local woman shares journey to endometriosis diagnosis in hopes of helping others

1 month ago | wpri.com | Shannon Hegy

WARREN, R.I. (WPRI) - Nine years ago, Lauren Ferrari's life was turned upside down. She started experiencing chronic pain that would radiate from her pelvis to her lower back and down her legs, getting worse as time went on. She said the excruciating pain hit its peak over the summer, when she had to visit the emergency room multiple times.