Brown University Health

02/02/2026

Thank you to our partners Mandi, Melissa, Michelle, and Reid for organizing the second annual A Reason to Run event in November. Raising over $42,000 for neuro-oncology research, including glioblastoma, this 4.1 mile run/walk event directly benefits critical research under Dr. Eric Wong.

02/02/2026

Caring for your heart is a lifelong commitment, not just a once-a-year focus. From everyday choices like nutrition and activity to understanding your personal risk factors, heart health deserves attention all year long. Discover tips and advice for prevention, care and support straight from our experts.

Discover heart tips for prevention, care and support straight from our experts

01/30/2026

A heartfelt thank you to all Brown University Health employees who worked through last weekend’s snowstorm. Across every part of our system, your commitment, professionalism, and teamwork ensured that our patients, colleagues, and community remained safe and supported throughout the weather event. Thank you for all you do, no matter the conditions.

01/30/2026

For Ben Gregoire, his path to a career in diagnostic imaging was influenced by the countless hours he spent caring for his parents during their cancer treatments. Ben knows the value of a care team that communicates with patients and emphasizes patient comfort during life’s difficult moments. Since joining Newport Hospital’s diagnostic imaging team, Ben has enjoyed meeting with and caring for his patients, seeing to their unique needs and ensuring their comfort during their exams.

We’re hiring diagnostic imaging specialists in Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts, with sign-on bonuses available. Visit our careers site to learn more: https://jobs.brownhealth.org/search/searchjobs?keyword=%22Sign+on+bonus%22

01/30/2026

Our Brown University Health Rehabilitation Services Conference on March 7 will provide healthcare professionals with tools and strategies to address the complex needs of the aging population. Our experts will address topics including working with older patients in the ED, nutrition and oral health, helping preserve independence while aging in place, hearing and communication strategies and more. Visit our website to register and learn more: https://f.mtr.cool/brgxnlkcpq

01/29/2026

We are excited to share that our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit has once again earned the Silver Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
— a national honor celebrating top tier patient care.

“We care for the sickest children across Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. It’s a difficult job at times, but one of the most rewarding,” said Michaela Vieira, BSN, RN, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit nurse at Hasbro Children’s. Congratulations to our incredible PICU team for this well deserved honor! 💙 👏

Visit our website to learn more about the award: https://f.mtr.cool/zhijiezjmr

01/29/2026

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

01/28/2026

If you're still shoveling snow from this weekend, watch out for signs of a heart attack--especially if you're over 40. Dr. Katherine French of the Brown University Health Cardiovascular Institute spoke with WPRI about the heart attack risks associated with colder weather.

Snow means shoveling, but Brown Cardiologist Kate French says this is a time when heart attacks and death become more common.

01/28/2026

Last week, we celebrated the opening of our new Brown University Health Cancer Institute facility in Foxborough. We were joined for the ribbon cutting by the Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce, Neponset River Regional Chamber, State Senator Paul Feeney, State Representative Michael Chaisson, Brown University Health leadership, clinicians, staff and community partners.

The new location has been certified as a Quality Oncology Practice by the American Society of Clinical Oncology, and expands access to advanced, coordinated cancer care for patients across southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

“By co-locating medical and radiation oncology in a single, modern setting," said Cindy Peterson, executive vice president for Ambulatory and Clinical Services at Brown University Health, "we’re improving access, strengthening collaboration, and enhancing the overall patient experience. We are truly grateful for the wonderful community partners in Foxborough and the strong collaboration between Brown University Health and the Tri-Town and Neponset River Chambers.”

Read the press release and learn more about the new location on our website: https://www.brownhealth.org/news/brown-university-health-celebrates-ribbon-cutting-new-cancer-institute-location-foxborough

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/

01/25/2026

To help keep our patients and care teams safe during the storm, Brown University Health Urgent Care locations will close today at 1:30 p.m. and will open at 10 a.m. Monday, 1/26. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911.

For updates, visit our website: https://f.mtr.cool/kxiwsdbfvl

01/24/2026

To ensure the safety of our patients and staff during the upcoming storm, our practices will delay opening until 12 p.m. on Monday, January 26, 2026. We are monitoring the weather closely. For the latest updates visit: https://f.mtr.cool/wcqcifbxqp

In-person appointments scheduled before 12 p.m. will be canceled. Your care team will contact you to help reschedule for an in‑person or virtual telehealth visit, if appropriate.

In-person appointments later in the day will be adjusted as needed, and your care team will reach out with any additional scheduling changes.

For assistance, please contact your practice first by phone or through the MyChart portal. A clinician is always on call for urgent needs, and a care team member will respond as soon as they are able.

In case of a medical emergency, please call 911 or visit the nearest emergency department.

Stay safe!