Rhode Island Hospital

01/26/2026

Have you watched HBO's "The Pitt"? Andrew Buksar and Sarah Pearson, two nurses in the emergency room at Rhode Island Hospital, spoke with The Boston Globe about the hit tv show and how accurately it portrays working in an emergency department. https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/20/business/pitt-hbo-max-er-doctors-nurses-hospitals/

01/23/2026

Thank you so much to the team at CORE Studios for hosting the annual CORE+ Giving event last Thanksgiving! The annual fundraiser event raised $60,000! These funds will support Dr. Howard Safran's Oncology Research Fund here at Rhode Island Hospital, in loving memory of Suzanne Tanner. For 18 years, CORE's generosity, led by founder Denise Chakoian, has made a meaningful impact for patients and families.

01/23/2026

The forecasts are saying it could be time to break out the snowblower. While these machines make snow removal much easier, they can also pose serious dangers if not handled with care. Follow these simple safety rules when operating your snowblower.

These simple tips will help you master snowblower safety this winter.

01/22/2026

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

01/22/2026

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

Meet Winnie, one of our dedicated volunteer therapy dogs at Rhode Island Hospital! Winnie is a 10-year-old Cardigan Welsh Corgi who loves her volunteering job. "When I get her vest, she gets excited and barks," says Nancy, Winnie's human companion. "She knows she is going to work and visit. She loves her job." Winnie and Nancy have been volunteering at Rhode Island Hospital for seven and a half years.

When she's not volunteering, Winnie enjoys hiking, eating cookies, and playing with her siblings, another Cardigan Welsh Corgi as well as family cats. Winnie's also a big fan of snow, and highly recommends taking walks around Rocky Point.

Thank you Winnie and Nancy for being a bright spot in our days! We know our patients and team members appreciate all your work.

01/21/2026

A first-of-its-kind clinical trial at Rhode Island Hospital could better treat patients with lung cancer that has spread to the brain. This method “could redefine how we treat brain tumors,” said Dr. Clark Chen, an internationally recognized neurosurgeon at the Norman Prince Neurosciences Institute at Rhode Island Hospital who specializes in the surgical treatment of brain cancers.

This clinical trial will determine whether focused ultrasound can safely and effectively treat metastatic brain tumors when paired with immunotherapy.

01/20/2026

Interested in learning CPR and how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED) machine? Bystander CPR can save a life while awaiting rescue services. Sign up to take the Heartsaver CPR Adult course with AED on January 28 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. https://www.brownhealth.org/events/heart-saver-cpr-aed-class-adults/january-28th-2026-1000am

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.

01/16/2026

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

01/15/2026

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.

01/14/2026

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Cervical cancer is one of the most common forms of gynecologic cancer (cancer that starts in a woman’s reproductive system).

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.