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Pitch for Judge Stephen Miller

While the state’s courts are closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, there are also concerns regarding other legal issues not being addressed or resolved. That problem does not stop at the Supreme, Municipal and Superior Courts, who need to mitigate intricate and diverse cases in due time.

This dilemma extends to the probate courts around Rhode Island. Some matters can be quickly resolved while contested cases can be much trickier to handle. How can people in this situation respond to these legal challenges?

Charise Wilson Wants People Working

The recent COVID-19 pandemic has turned businesses across the state upside down and sideways. Many companies went from prosperous to struggling seemingly overnight. Employees have either had their hours reduced or have been furloughed altogether because of the changing economic landscape. With little end in sight and leaders grappling over the future, those affected by these recent events need a venue to change their own situation. 

That could be how Charise Wilson, Owner of Workforce Ready Solutions in Woonsocket, can aid others. Her minority-owned business aids clients with employment services, resume writing and training. She admits the current climate makes what she does more challenging. 

“Prior to the COVID-19 outbreak, our economy was strong and at a multi-decade record low for unemployment, which was at approximately 3.5%,” said Wilson. “However, according to The New York Times,  the unemployment rate has skyrocketed to over 13%, and it’s increasing daily. That means more than 15 million individuals are currently unemployed. This does not even take into account those that are under-employed.”

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Launches New Pharmacy Division; Appoints Glen Bianchini as Chief Pharmacy Officer

Villanova, PA – April 13, 2020 – Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, one of the nation’s oldest and largest nonprofit providers of behavioral healthcare, today announced the launch of a new, integrated pharmacy aimed at improving overall safety and quality for the individuals it serves, and as a means to increase the salaries of its front-line staff.

“Devereux’s multiphase organizational redesign effort, along with its strategic plan, included the creation of an integrated pharmacy division to enhance our programs and services, and support our organization’s long-standing and deep-rooted mission to unlock and nurture human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral and cognitive differences,” said Devereux President and CEO Carl E. Clark II. “Our new pharmacy division will be built upon the strong foundation and success of our Devereux Texas pharmacy, established in 1992, which is currently under the direction of Executive Director Pam Reed.” 

By taking this innovative approach to pharmacy operations, Clark noted, “We will: 1) enrich Devereux’s medication management services and clinical/regulatory excellence across all campuses; and 2) recapture dispensing fees, enabling us to redirect savings into our ongoing initiative to increase the salaries of front-line staff, including direct support professionals and supervisors.” 

The Brain For Rent Wants Companies to Survive

There is a question on everyone’s mind when it comes to the events of the last few weeks. The question is what are they going to do in this situation? With the global pandemic reaching dangerous levels, people are scurrying to figure out what their next moves are. It will have either a positive effect or a devastating effect on what happens next in people’s lives.

Because businesses need to be open in order to succeed, there is somebody in the area that is looking to help those in this dire situation. Dave Lubelczyk known as “The Brain For Rent” in Providence wants to help as many businesses as possible get through the trying times that everyone is facing.