The Miriam Hospital

05/04/2026

Dr. Katherine Mahon is a urologist specializing in general urology with an interest in robotics and resident education. Dr. Mahon enjoys working with a wide range of people on a variety of urologic conditions to improve their quality of life. Learn more about Dr. Mahon on our website: https://www.brownhealth.org/providers/katherine-rodriguez-mahon-md

05/01/2026

Mental Health Awareness Month is an opportunity to prioritize well-being and make compassionate, expert care more accessible to all. Brown University Health's dedicated specialists are here to support you with trusted guidance, practical tools, and personalized care. Explore ways to strengthen your daily well-being, better understand changes in mood and behavior, and learn how lifestyle choices can impact mental health.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month Find support for every step of your mental health journey. Mental Health Awareness Month is an opportunity to prioritize well-being and make compassionate, expert care more accessible to all. Brown University Health's dedicated specialists are here to support you...

04/30/2026

Did you know? The Miriam Hospital’s gift shop, originally run by the Miriam Hospital Women’s Association, used to operate a soda fountain in the hospital lobby! This photo from 1953 shows nurses on a break, enjoying ice cream sodas.

The gift shop was more than a way for the Women’s Association to continue to monetarily support the hospital. Rachel Raktansky, one of the gift shop’s long-time directors, said “This is an oasis—a place where people can leave their problems behind when they walk in the door.” The gift shop offered a moment’s reprieve for patients, visitors, and even staff—a chance to step away and regroup from the stress of the often life-or-death situations associated with a hospital.

The official 100th anniversary celebration has passed, but we’ll continue sharing more about our history as we round out our 100 years of service to the people of Rhode Island, and look forward to many, many more. Learn more about our history: https://www.brownhealth.org/locations/miriam-hospital/celebrating-100-years

04/29/2026

Everything from hydration, diet, medications, and urologic problems can change the appearance of urine. Most changes are benign and temporary. But some—especially red-colored urine—can be urgent and deserve prompt evaluation. Here’s what your urine might be telling you, and when to seek medical care.

Most changes in urine color are nothing to worry about, but occasionally these changes are a sign of an infection, kidney stones, or something more serious.

04/28/2026

While joint replacement surgery is an effective option for end-stage arthritis, most frequently, it is not the first step or the only option. In fact, multiple non-surgical treatments for hip and knee pain can provide significant relief, improve function, and help delay or even avoid surgery.

These alternative therapies for joint pain can help you feel better without needing joint replacement surgery. Learn more.

04/27/2026

Dr. Kathryn DeCarli is a board-certified medical oncologist and palliative care physician who specializes in treating head and neck cancer at the Brown University Health Cancer Institute. Learn more about Dr. DeCarli on our website: https://www.brownhealth.org/providers/kathryn-r-decarli-md

04/24/2026

Parkinson's disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder behind Alzheimer's disease. It affects the parts of the brain responsible for motor control and presents unique challenges that require a comprehensive multidisciplinary approach. In addition to many other healthcare providers, physical therapists are a vital part of the care team for a patient with Parkinson's disease.

Physical therapy for Parkinson's disease can help patients manage the symptoms of the disease and live as independently as possible.

04/23/2026

Join us online Thursday, April 30, for our Diagnostic Imaging Virtual Hiring Event! We’re hiring full-time, part-time, and per diem roles in CT, MRI, diagnostic radiology, interventional radiology, mammography, and ultrasound. Positions are available at inpatient and outpatient settings throughout Rhode Island and Massachusetts. https://jobs.brownhealth.org/events/eventdetails/diagnostic-imaging-hiring-event/8a7c0193-4800-480a-b4cb-5ff11874ca8d

04/22/2026

The weather sure has been up and down this month, but warmer days are ahead and so is gardening season! Here in the Northeast, gardening is limited to less than half the year, but there are numerous benefits to getting back to basics and digging in the dirt.

Gardening can be rewarding and beneficial in so many ways. The benefits of gardening can impact both your physical and mental health.

04/21/2026

When setting up chairs for Sunday service left him exhausted and gasping for air, Connie Ellis Bizzle--"Biz" to friends and family--knew something was wrong. But he was floored to find out the cause of his chronic fatigue was Stage 4 esophageal cancer. The diagnosis was scary and the outlook was grim. But he wasn’t ready to give up—and neither was his care team at The Miriam Hospital. From the valet to the volunteers, from the nurses to the doctors, Biz says he’ll never forget the people who gave him hope when hope seemed impossible.

Read Biz’s grateful patient story https://www.brownhealth.org/gratitude-patient-stories/bizs-story

04/20/2026

04/17/2026

Join the Miriam Hospital Women’s Association Community on Thursday, April 30, for the next presentation in their speaker series. Dr. Mariah Stump will discuss ways to keep your brain sharp at all ages. Reserve your spot on our website: https://www.brownhealth.org/events/healthy-brain-healthy-life/april-30th-2026-0600pm