Shannon Hegy

1 week 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.

2 weeks 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.

3 weeks 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.

3 weeks ago | yahoo.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.

4 weeks ago | wpri.com | Shannon Hegy

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - Winter is finally behind us, but springing ahead comes with its own challenges - especially for those with allergies. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) said climate change is worsening allergy seasons across the country. Thankfully, Providence and Boston did not make AAFA's list of the worst cities for allergy sufferers, but nonetheless, pollen season will take its toll.