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01/28/2026

If you or someone you care about is coping with essential tremor (ET) and/or tremor dominant Parkinson’s disease (TDPD), register for our informative session led by Dr. Wael Asaad on February 11. During this educational webinar, Dr. Asaad will address treatment options tailored specifically to individuals diagnosed with Essential Tremor and Tremor Dominant Parkinson's Disease.

Register for the session on our website: https://www.brownhealth.org/events/treatment-options-essential-tremor-and-tremor-dominant-parkinsons-disease/february-11th-2026

01/27/2026

Feeling under the weather? Need care that’s quick and close to home? Brown University Health Urgent Care offers expert care when you need it most. Visit our newest location in Barrington at 236 County Road.

Read our blog to learn more: https://www.brownhealth.org/be-well/when-go-urgent-care-center

01/26/2026

Here are a few pointers that may help you to avoid injury while shoveling this week!

With the annual average snowfall of more than 30 inches in Rhode Island, and well over 70 inches in other parts of New England, one thing is certain -- there ...

01/23/2026

We recently celebrated Newport Hospital receiving an “A” in the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades released by The Leapfrog Group , a national nonprofit health care ratings organization! Learn more about this special recognition: https://www.brownhealth.org/news/four-brown-university-health-hospitals-receive-grade-patient-safety-leapfrog-group

01/22/2026

Effective Thursday, January 22, Brown University Health is returning to Status YELLOW following a continued decline in flu, COVID-19, and other respiratory virus cases.

Level 2 surgical masks are still required during direct patient care. Masks will be provided as needed.

01/21/2026

January is Cervical Health Awareness & Cervical Cancer Screening Month! Dr. Kerry Hudson, OB-GYN at Newport Hospital, highlights the importance of early detection and shares updated guidelines women should know.

January is Cervical Health Awareness and Cervical Cancer Screening Month.

01/20/2026

Our blog is full of resources for you and your family to stay healthy, happy and informed. Browse through our selection of blogs on our website to find a topic you're looking for: https://f.mtr.cool/ybuavckvmn

01/19/2026

Newport local Calvin Tomkins recently published an article highlighting his 100th year of life, and one of the days happens to feature a visit to Newport Hospital. Thank you Calvin and The New Yorker for the shoutout to our incredible Wound Care team!

Read the full piece here: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2025/12/22/becoming-a-centenarian

01/19/2026

This Monday, January 19, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a visionary leader and tireless advocate for social, economic, and racial justice.

Dr. King’s commitment to service, equity, empathy, and human dignity continues to guide us as healthcare professionals and as a community. His call to confront injustice and eliminate disparities remains as urgent today as ever, inspiring us to care for every person with compassion, respect, and dignity.

01/15/2026

Looking for your next opportunity in the operating room? Join our virtual hiring event for operating room nurses and surgical technologists on Wednesday, January 28! Learn about the opportunities and benefits Brown University Health has to offer across six different locations in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

Register today: https://intsignup.indeed.com/interview/5892ab94-7ad5-410c-bd60-ce89907526f2?_gl=1*1w0i4j*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3NjY0MzY4MTYuQ2p3S0NBaUE5YVBLQmhCaEVpd0F5ejgySl9Gd3plR3B1Rmg2X3pMejZZWmx6UThmallxVkw3b25rWU4tcmJIcUpuaVFHWWZjbGFYUWd4b0NIRFlRQXZEX0J3RQ..*_gcl_dc*R0NMLjE3NjY0MzY4MTYuQ2p3S0NBaUE5YVBLQmhCaEVpd

01/14/2026

Our team at Brown University Health Urgent Care is here to help when you need it most. Our newest location at 236 County Road in Barrington is now open, providing care for the entire family including children 18 months and older. Walk in anytime, no appointment needed!

Learn more and view all our locations on our website https://www.brownhealth.org/centers-services/urgent-care.

01/13/2026

Regular screenings can help identify pre-cancerous cells or cancer in its earliest stages when it is most treatable. This January, take the time to schedule your annual appointment with your gynecologist.

Cervical cancer is one of the most common cancers in a woman's reproductive system, and is linked to the presence of high-risk strains of HPV.