Author Sarah C. Baldwin

Sarah C. Baldwin

Sarah C. Baldwin ’87 is a freelance writer and the former editor of Brown Medicine.

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October 2024 0

Take a Breath

Rhode Islanders with lung diseases can now get the latest in care right at home.

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  The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
  
  When Jennifer M. was diagnosed with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), she feared her life would be limited by breathlessness. Simple tasks, like walking her son to school, felt impossible. But Jennifer’s journey is one of resilience, hope, and care—thanks to the Center for Advanced Lung Care (CALC) in Providence.At CALC, patients are treated as whole people—not just conditions. Under the care of Dr. Corey Ventetuolo, Jennifer joined a groundbreaking clinical trial for sotatercept, a treatment that’s already improving her health.CALC is a community-based care center that integrates advanced treatments with emotional and psychological support, ensuring that no patient feels alone. From therapy to navigators, every step of the way is guided with compassion and expertise. CALC is rapidly becoming a leader in pulmonary health, not just for Rhode Islanders, but for anyone seeking innovative, holistic care.More in the latest issue of Medicine@Brown: ow.ly/kqkc50U7mQ6 #PulmonaryHealth #BreathOfHope #PatientCare #RhodeIsland #COPDAwarenessMonth #NationalCOPDDay #LungCancerAwarenessMonth ... See MoreSee Less
  
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  The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
  
  As more people turn to at-home brain stimulation for treating mental health issues, Brown psychiatry professor Noah Philip, MD, shares why this trend is both promising and concerning. Are these devices the future of mental health care—or a shortcut with hidden risks? Read more on what science says about this new approach.#mentalhealth #neuroscience #psychiatry ... See MoreSee Less
  
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