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It doesn't sound like we'll see Ben Simmons for the remainder of the season, as the Brooklyn Nets announced Friday evening that the guard has been diagnosed with a nerve impingement in his back, which will keep him sidelined. Simmons, who hasn't played since Feb. 15 due to knee and back soreness, has been in and out of the Nets lineup all season due to various ailments, but this most recent one has been the most lengthy, going on 15 consecutive games missed. Per the Nets announcement: "Ben Simmons has been diagnosed with a nerve impingement in his back after a reevaluation earlier today. He will remain out of action while we determine the best long-term course of treatment." The back diagnosis comes on the heels of Simmons having fluid drained from his knee while also receiving a PRP (platelet-rich plasma) injection prior to the All-Star break. However, that treatment didn't solve the...

Fall prevention : Balance, Breath & Movement will be the first topic presented at the Ocean State Center for Independent Living (OSCIL) ‘s March Lunch and Learn Workshop (In-Person and on Zoom)  on March 29th at noon. The first presentation is by Kathy O’Neel Webster, owner of ShipShape. Learn to identify your personal risk for falls, how to fall to minimize injuries, and how you can make your environment safer and your body stronger to reduce your chance of falls.  MOST FALLS ARE PREVENTABLE ! Come learn about steps you can take today to preserve your Health and independence.  A second presentation is about Person Centered Options Counseling (PCOC) programs. OSCIL is a part of a network of community providers offering Person Centered Options Counseling (PCOC). Person Centered Options Counseling helps Rhode Islanders understand the choices they have about assistance that could make it easier for them to remain in their home or res...