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02/04/2026

It's World Cancer Day, an opportunity to raise awareness of cancer and to encourage its prevention, detection, and treatment. Cancer is the second-leading cause of death in the United States.

Sturdy Health offers a comprehensive Cancer Care Program and proudly hosts an array of support groups to help patients navigate their cancer journey. Join us for an upcoming class or event: https://hubs.la/Q02kLNsp0

02/03/2026

Today, we proudly recognize National Women Physicians Day and honor the talented women physicians at Sturdy Health who lead with expertise, compassion, and dedication.

Their commitment to advancing medicine, caring for patients, and inspiring future generations makes a meaningful difference in the lives of our community every day. We are grateful for their leadership, advocacy, and the high-quality care they provide across every specialty.

Thank you to our women physicians for all that you do — today and always.

02/02/2026

𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. — but many risk factors are preventable.

This month, Sturdy Health is sharing simple ways to protect your heart at every stage of life.

Start with the basics:
• Know your numbers (blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose)
• Move more
• Eat heart-healthy foods
• Quit smoking

Your heart works hard for you — let’s return the favor. Learn more about heart health at Sturdy Health: https://www.sturdyhealth.org/heart

01/30/2026

Knee or hip pain slowing you down?

Join 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗢𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘀 & 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 for a free educational webinar on 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, 𝟲:𝟬𝟬–𝟳:𝟬𝟬 𝗽.𝗺. to learn the "Latest Techniques to Solve Knee and Hip Pain."

Hear directly from orthopedic surgeons 𝗦𝗮𝘂𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗶𝘁𝘀𝗸𝘆, 𝗠𝗗 and 𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘄 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝗠𝗗, who will discuss innovative approaches, including 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗼 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗿𝗺-𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘆 and 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮-𝗜𝗤® 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗞𝗻𝗲𝗲® 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀, followed by a 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗤&𝗔.

• Online via Zoom
• Free to attend

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗭𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: sturdyhealth.org/seminar

01/29/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗿, 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿.

At Sturdy Health’s Cancer & Specialty Care Building, bringing specialists together under one roof is transforming how patients experience care. From real-time collaboration between cardiology and pulmonology to faster diagnoses and coordinated treatment plans, proximity is making a powerful difference.

Hear how this state-of-the-art space is changing the rhythm of care, improving outcomes, and expanding access to expert specialty services for our community.

Read the full story and learn more about how Sturdy Health is transforming care: https://www.sturdyhealth.org/about-us/news/sturdy-coordinated-specialty-care-helps-patients-get-answers/

01/28/2026

Sturdy Memorial Hospital is proud to continue serving as a Baby Safe Haven, a designated location where a parent can legally and safely surrender a newborn who is seven days old or younger, without any questions asked. A new Baby Safe Haven sign was recently installed outside the Emergency Department at the hospital to help raise awareness of this important resource for parents in crisis.

The Baby Safe Haven Act was created to protect vulnerable newborns and provide a safe, compassionate alternative for parents who may feel overwhelmed or afraid. This new sign helps make this lifesaving option more visible to the community and reinforces our role in supporting the safety and wellbeing of all families. It strengthens awareness of a safe path for newborns and promotes compassionate options for parents who are in crisis.

Pictured: from left to right: 𝘔𝘪𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘦𝘭 𝘛𝘢𝘷𝘢𝘳𝘰𝘻𝘻𝘪, 𝘚𝘵𝘦𝘷𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘴𝘰𝘯, 𝘒𝘪𝘮 𝘉𝘶𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘭, 𝘕𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘦 𝘑𝘢𝘤𝘰𝘣, 𝘝𝘪𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘢 𝘊𝘰𝘩𝘦𝘯 (𝘔𝘢𝘴𝘴 𝘊𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘻𝘦𝘯𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘓𝘪𝘧𝘦) 𝘈𝘭𝘺𝘴𝘴𝘢 𝘑𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘰𝘦𝘶𝘳, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘛𝘪𝘮 𝘊𝘰𝘰𝘨𝘢𝘯.

01/27/2026

Healthy beginnings start with informed care. January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month, reminding us of how vital prenatal care and healthy choices are for moms, babies, and families.

At Sturdy Health, our compassionate and experienced care teams provide personalized, expert support every step of the pregnancy journey, from prenatal care through delivery.

Learn more about pregnancy and birth at Sturdy Health: https://www.sturdyhealth.org/maternity

01/26/2026

January is National Blood Donor Month, and Sturdy Health is proud to stand with our community in recognizing the lifesaving power of blood donation.

Recently, Brian Patel, MD, Senior Vice President for Medical Affairs, Medical Director & Chief Quality Officer at Sturdy Health, joined local elected officials, community leaders, and others to underscore the critical role donors play in keeping blood supplies strong and sustainable.

He shared heartfelt thanks to “the donors that make our life-saving work possible,” reminding us that 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 when we come together to support patient care.

Make a difference in someone’s life. Find a donation location near you through the Rhode Island Blood Center or the American Red Cross:
• https://www.ribc.org/donate-blood/donation-locations/
• https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive

01/23/2026

Sturdy Health recently held its Junior Volunteer Orientation and welcomed 24 new volunteers.

These students will be lending their time and energy across Sturdy Health, supporting staff, assisting with projects, and helping create a warm and welcoming experience for patients and visitors.

We are excited to have them join our team and look forward to the positive impact they will make throughout their volunteer service!

01/22/2026

Meet Regina Duarte, a Patient Transporter in Imaging at Sturdy Health.

Since joining Sturdy Health, Regina has become a friendly, steady presence throughout the hospital, helping patients feel supported as they move through their care. She enjoys connecting with patients and working closely with nurses and staff across departments and says making people feel comfortable and cared for is the most rewarding part of her work.

That sense of encouragement and teamwork is something Regina brings with her every day — creating a positive experience for patients when it matters most.

01/21/2026

𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗥𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵.

You can’t see, smell, or taste radon, but it could be present at a dangerous level in your home. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer deaths among nonsmokers in America and claims the lives of about 21,000 Americans each year.

Sturdy Health joins with the EPA and the U.S. Surgeon General in urging all Americans to protect their health by testing their homes, schools, and other buildings for radon.

If you have concerns about your lung health, check with your primary care provider.

Learn more about radon and testing your home here: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/testing-your-home-for-radon?brid=ytpW-GlkP7f-5tJD2D2LKw -do-i-test-for-radon?-

01/21/2026

Thank you Attleboro Norton YMCA for sharing this event scheduled for January 29, 2026 from 11 a.m. to Noon at Sweet Community House.

Sturdy Health Cardiologist Ross Pollack, MD, will discuss types and causes of heart disease, preventive nutrition and exercise strategies, medications for blood pressure and cholesterol management, and how to have informed conversations with your primary care provider about heart health and risk factors.

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❤️ Keeping Your Heart Healthy ❤️
Join the Attleboro Norton YMCA for a special presentation with a Sturdy Health Cardiologist on January 29, 2026 from 11:00 AM–12:00 PM at our Sweet Community House.

Dr. Pollack will discuss types and causes of heart disease, preventive nutrition and exercise strategies, medications for blood pressure and cholesterol management, and how to have informed conversations with your primary care provider about heart health and risk factors.

This session is a great opportunity to learn when to ask questions, as well as when to consult a cardiologist.

Free and open to the community, sign up here: https://bit.ly/AttleboroNortonYMCA_CardiologyWorkshop