Newport Hospital

11/25/2025

We proud to share Newport Hospital has been awarded an "A" Safety grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit upholding the standard of patient safety in hospitals and ambulatory centers.

SOUTH KINGSTOWN – The Leapfrog Group, a nonprofit that assigns hospital safety ratings, has given an “A” grade to four out of nine acute care hospitals in Rhode Island, while another four received a “C” grade or lower and one received a “B” grade. No Rhode Island hospitals received an ...

11/24/2025

You might feel a bit sleepy after drinking, but alcohol can lead to fragmented sleep. One of the benefits of taking a break from alcohol is better sleep--learn more: https://www.brownhealth.org/be-well/sober-curious-and-benefits-taking-break-alcohol

11/21/2025

If you’ve been told you have a lung nodule, the good news is that you really don’t need to worry too much. Lung nodules can occur for a variety of reasons and are generally benign. Very rarely, though, they are indicators of lung cancer.

Lung nodules can occur for a variety of reasons and are generally benign. Very rarely, though, they are indicators of lung cancer.

11/20/2025

An important part of our sexual health includes preventing HIV and other STIs. Read our blog to learn about new advances in STI prevention.

Sexually transmitted infections (STI) can be prevented. Learn more about how to protect yourself with pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) medications.

11/19/2025

📢 Take your nursing career to the next level! Brown University Health is hiring emergency nurses for all six of our hospitals, throughout Rhode Island and Massachusetts. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, relocation reimbursement, and a nursing leadership team that supports your safety and success.

Register for our virtual hiring event on December 5 to meet with hiring managers across our academic health system! https://intsignup.indeed.com/interview/1597e472-1068-433e-af7c-747905e80a54?_gl=1*8vrvy7*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3NTc5NTE1MTguQ2p3S0NBaUFwNE84QmhBa0Vpd0FxdjJVcUpNdVh3N2stM0FYMXpQZEZlMUEzOFBIampJMUdDbkl2SnRybGNOWEh2TjNFSXVKeXZJWU5Sb0MxZ29RQXZEX0J3RQ..*_gcl_dc*R0NMLjE3NTc5NTE1MTguQ2p3S0NBaUFwNE84QmhBa0Vpd0FxdjJVcUpNdVh3N2stM0FYMXpQZEZlMUEzOFBIampJMUdDbkl2SnRybGNOWEh2TjNFSXVKeXZJWU5Sb0MxZ29RQXZEX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*NzUyMzIxNTQuMTc1NTg3MzcyMA..*_ga*NDY1NzI3MzkwLjE3NDgwMTcwNTM.*_ga_5KTMMETCF4*czE3NjIyODEwODYkbzM1MiRnMSR0MTc2MjI4MTE0OSRqNTkkbDAkaDA

11/18/2025

Dr. Olivier Gherardi, medical director of Brown University Health Urgent Care, discusses when you choose urgent care or emergency department.

"Urgent care is really there for the minor day to day problems that we face," said Dr. Olivier Gherardi.

11/17/2025

We're pleased to announce that Rhode Island Hospital, The Miriam Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital, and Newport Hospital all received an "A" Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit upholding the standard of patient safety in hospitals and ambulatory centers.

“The teams at Rhode Island, The Miriam, Newport, and Saint Anne’s hospitals, showcase Brown University Health’s commitment to delivering outstanding patient care across our facilities,” said Sarah Frost, chief of hospital operations and president of Rhode Island Hospital and Hasbro Children’s Hospital.

Learn more about this recognition on our website: https://www.brownhealth.org/news/four-brown-university-health-hospitals-receive-grade-patient-safety-leapfrog-group.

11/14/2025

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. If you have questions about symptoms, screenings or prevention, visit our blog to learn more about commonly asked questions regarding lung cancer. https://www.brownhealth.org/be-well/lung-cancer-faqs

11/13/2025

As people seek ways to improve their health, they often turn to reading food labels. Here are five simple steps to making the most of the current food label.

As people seek ways to improve their overall health, they often turn to reading food labels. Learn more about the information on those labels.

11/12/2025

Dr. David Lindquist, an emergency medicine specialist at Newport Hospital, recently joined NBC 10 WJAR to share tips on how you can prevent illnesses like the flu, COVID, and RSV during this flu season.

"Each year is a potential catastrophe," said Dr. David Lindquist, an emergency medicine specialist at Newport Hospital.

11/11/2025

About 25 percent of people who get migraines also experience an aura—changes in vision, motor control, or speech patterns that precede an intense headache.

Learn more about migraine with aura, what we know about migraine causes, and how to help treat and potentially prevent migraines.

11/11/2025

Today and every day, we honor the brave men and women who have served our country with courage, dedication, and sacrifice.

At Brown University Health, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to all Veterans—including our patients, team members, and community heroes—for protecting our freedom and inspiring us with their service.