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08/04/2025

A big thank you to the KM Back to Life Charity of RI for hosting a golf tournament in June to raise funds for kidney transplant patients! Thanks to their efforts and the community's generosity, they were able to donate $15,000 to the transplant patient assistance fund at Rhode Island Hospital. Pictured are the event planners Richard Nagle, Deborah Nagle, and Anat Joshi, as well as Dr. Bayliss, Dr. Merhi, and other members of the transplant team.

08/01/2025

This Sunday, August 3—join Brown University Health Cancer Institute, Brown University Health Community Health Institute, and Future Gen Cancer Scholars for a Cancer Free RI: Community Event! From 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Farm Fresh RI, you can learn more about cancer screening resources currently available, support services for cancer survivors and their families, and educational resources for healthy living. There will be local food trucks, activities for all ages, back-to-school items, and more! Learn more about the event at www.futuregenri.org.

08/01/2025

Sleep apnea is a common condition that occurs when the natural rhythm of breathing is interrupted during sleep, which can lead to the body not getting enough oxygen during these episodes. Learn more about sleep apnea and the range of treatment options available today.

Sleep apnea is a common condition caused by breathing interruptions during sleep. Learn more about the causes, symptoms, and treatment options available.

07/31/2025

J.R. Landry is part of a small handful of hemophilia patients in the nation to receive groundbreaking, life-changing hemophilia treatment at the Hemostasis and Thrombosis Center at Rhode Island Hospital. Watch the moment pharmacy technician Christopher Gemming, a hemophilia patient himself, compounded the treatment to administer to J.R., and what the experience was like for all involved.

Learn more about the Hemostasis and Thrombosis Center on our website https://www.brownhealth.org/centers-services/hemostasis-and-thrombosis-center.

07/30/2025

Congratulations to the teams at Rhode Island Hospital for being recognized by U.S. News & World Report! We received “high performing” rankings for excellence in care and treatment in cardiovascular, cancer, back surgery, and pulmonology conditions. See the full list on our website.

We’re pleased to announce that Rhode Island Hospital, The Miriam Hospital, and Saint Anne's Hospital have been recognized by U.S. News and World Report for their strong performance in patient care. “Brown University Health clinicians and staff take great pride in providing world-class care to our patients across Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts every day,” said Sarah Frost, chief of hospital operations at Brown University Health and president of Rhode Island Hospital.

For the 2025-2026 rankings and ratings, U.S. News evaluated more than 4,400 hospitals 15 specialties and 22 procedures and conditions; only one-third of them earned an award. Learn more about the recognition on our website: https://www.brownhealth.org/news/brown-university-health-hospitals-named-among-nations-best-us-news-world-reports-2025-26-0

07/29/2025

A daily skincare routine is more than a trend — it's a fundamental practice for achieving and maintaining healthy, radiant skin. However, there’s no one-size-fits-all formula. Each person’s skin is influenced by a range of factors including age, genetics, hormones, and lifestyle.

A daily skincare routine can help anyone achieve and maintain healthy, radiant skin.

07/28/2025

Get a free, private skin cancer screening by expert dermatologists this week at Scarborough Beach. Visit our website to learn more: https://www.brownhealth.org/events/free-skin-check-skin-cancer/august-2nd-2025-1100am

Presented jointly by Brown University Health Community Health Institute, NBC10 (WJAR), Brown Dermatology, the Partnership to Reduce Cancer in Rhode Island, Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH), and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM).

07/25/2025

Your skin is much more than what people see. The skin is a whole system that acts as a barrier to protect the inside of your body from the outside world. It is vital that we do what we can to protect it.

Sunscreens protect your skin from harmful rays, so learn which sunscreens are best, when and how to use them, and how often to reapply.

07/24/2025

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07/23/2025

Join Dr. Wael Asaad of the Norman Prince Neurosciences Institute at Rhode Island Hospital for a free webinar on August 6! Dr. Asaad will discuss state-of-the-art treatment options tailored to patients with Essential Tremor or Tremor Dominant Parkinson’s Disease. Learn more about the webinar and register at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nlaV7z4wSdabmcyHSenVMg #/registration

07/22/2025

Get to know Dr. Shirin Sioshansi, a radiation oncologist with Brown University Health Cancer Institute. Dr. Sioshansi works with breast cancer patients, treating their cancer with personalized options. Learn more about Dr. Sionshansi on our website: https://www.brownhealth.org/providers/shirin-sioshansi-md

07/21/2025

The third annual Paddle for Progress will be held Saturday, September 21 in Wickford Harbor. Paddlers of all ages and levels of experience are to invited join us in turning the harbor pink to help raise awareness and support for breast cancer research right here at the Brown University Health Cancer Institute. To learn more about the event or register, visit paddleforprogressri.org.