Rhode Island Hospital

08/29/2025

Get FREE training to start a healthcare career as a Patient Support Specialist! We’re recruiting for our October classes now. Find more information on our website. https://www.brownhealth.org/about/careers/workforce-development/free-career-training-programs/patient-support

08/28/2025

Would you, or do you, drink raw milk? Over the last few years, interest in drinking unpasteurized milk has grown, with some people claiming a wide range of health benefits. Most of those health benefits, however, are not backed by science and drinking raw milk may do more harm than good.

Drinking raw milk is growing in popularity, but before you try it, learn about the health risks and myths of drinking raw milk.

08/27/2025

Dr. Jon Tatum, who specializes in treating children with diabetes at Hasbro Children's, spoke with NBC 10 WJAR about the rise in cases of pre-diabetes among teenagers.

That's a significant number of children who are at risk for type two diabetes.

08/26/2025

The Rhode Island Burn Center at Rhode Island Hospital has been re-verified by the American Burn Association for the 15th year in a row. “Our burn center is more than a facility-it’s a team,” said Dr. David Harrington, director of the Rhode Island Burn Center, speaking to Providence Business News. “Our nurses, therapists and physicians are deeply committed to guiding patients through every stage of their recovery, including reconstruction and rehabilitation. We take great pride in the care we provide.” Congratulations to the team!

Learn more about the Rhode Island Burn Center at https://www.brownhealth.org/centers-services/rhode-island-burn-center

08/25/2025

Meet Finn, one of Rhode Island Hospital's volunteer dog-tors! Finn and his human, Steven Barter, a Gateway Healthcare employee, visit Rhode Island Hospital regularly to help bring a smile to patients and staff alike.

Steven and Finn make a point to include the emergency department in their rounds. “I’m very comfortable in the ER—it’s where I work—so I bring him there, too,” Steven said. “Patients and staff are always happy to see him. It’s not easy being in a hospital, so I try to help brighten the day just a little.”

When he's not working, Finn likes to collect rocks. “He digs up rocks outside," says Steven, "and he keeps them. He hovers over them and protects them. If you try to take it, he'll guard it. If I do get a rock, I'll throw it, and he'll go get the rock and bring it back."

Thank you Finn and Steven for bringing joy to the hospitals!

08/22/2025

It’s hard to believe that summer is coming to an end and school is beginning in just a few weeks. Here are eight helpful posts to aid in the transition from summer to fall.

It's hard to believe that summer is coming to an end and school is beginning in just a few weeks. For students and parents, the end of August is a time ...

08/21/2025

What's a little rain when there's a celebration? Yesterday we hosted a barbecue for our employees at Rhode Island Hospital and Hasbro Children's. The event featured a tropical photo booth, popcorn and slushie stations, and plenty of games and prizes. We're so grateful to all our team members for their hard work, day in and day out, and especially to the employee recognition team for putting together this great event!

08/20/2025

Get FREE training to start a healthcare career! Our Nursing Assistant training program starts soon--there's only two information sessions left for the September program. Save your spot for an information session or register to find out about upcoming classes on our website. https://www.brownhealth.org/about/careers/workforce-development/free-career-training-programs/nursing

08/19/2025

Brown University Health nurse Yohasma Marzan spoke with WPRI 12 about the importance of learning CPR to help save lives. The Brown University Health Community Health Institute is hosting a CPR class on August 27 from 10 am until 1 pm to train adults in using CPR. Watch the video to learn more.

Yohasma Marzan, a nurse with Brown University Health's Community Health Institute, joins 12 News Anchor Kayla Fish to discuss the importance of CPR training ...

08/18/2025

When most people hear the word Botox, they immediately think of wrinkle-smoothing beauty treatments. But did you know Botox has a long history of medical uses far beyond cosmetic procedures?

Did you know Botox has a long history of medical uses far beyond cosmetic procedures? Learn more about how Botox treats more than just wrinkles.

08/15/2025

Congratulations to the Structural Heart team at Brown University Health Cardiovascular Institute for completing 1,000 Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion procedures! This surgery can help reduce the risk of strokes in patients with atrial fibrillation without the use of blood thinner medications. Learn more about the Cardiovascular Institute: https://www.brownhealth.org/centers-services/cardiovascular-institute

08/14/2025

Rhode Island Hospital received the AHA’s Target: Stroke Honor Roll Advanced Therapy and Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus designations, in addition to Advanced Therapy and AHA’s Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll.

We’re pleased to announce that four Brown University Health Hospitals have received the Get With The Guidelines – Stroke GOLD PLUS Quality Achievement Award. Rhode Island, The Miriam, Newport, and Saint Anne’s hospitals were recognized for their commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment, leading to more lives saved and reduced disability. All four hospitals were also named to the Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll, demonstrating they met quality measures with over 90 percent compliance for the prior year.

Congratulations to the teams at all the hospitals for this incredible recognition! Learn more about the Guidelines from the American Heart Association: https://www.heart.org/en/professional/quality-improvement/get-with-the-guidelines/get-with-the-guidelines-stroke/get-with-the-guidelines-stroke-overview