Newport Hospital

02/04/2026

Congratulations to our most recent Sunflower Award winner, Cindy Medeiros, NA! Cindy is a CNA in our Endoscopy Unit and is integral in keeping the department running smoothly, we are grateful to have her on our team. Congratulations Cindy!

Congratulations to Mikayla Brooks from our supply chain logistics team for being the recipient of the January 2026 Service Award! Mikayla's coworkers describe her as a hard worker who is always pleasant and approaches you with a smile. Congratulations Mikayla!

02/03/2026

02/02/2026

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

01/30/2026

Newport Hospital’s Dr. Alexios Carayannopoulos is leading a regional trial for degenerative disc disease that aims to be transformative in treating degenerative disc disease.

Could an injection help alleviate lower back pain? A trial underway in Rhode Island is trying to find out.

01/29/2026

Dr. Aurora Pryor explains the different types of minimally invasive surgery and why they help you recover quicker from surgery. Learn more about minimally invasive surgery on our website: https://www.brownhealth.org/centers-services/minimally-invasive-surgery

01/28/2026

If you or someone you care about is coping with essential tremor (ET) and/or tremor dominant Parkinson’s disease (TDPD), register for our informative session led by Dr. Wael Asaad on February 11. During this educational webinar, Dr. Asaad will address treatment options tailored specifically to individuals diagnosed with Essential Tremor and Tremor Dominant Parkinson's Disease.

Register for the session on our website: https://www.brownhealth.org/events/treatment-options-essential-tremor-and-tremor-dominant-parkinsons-disease/february-11th-2026

01/27/2026

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

01/26/2026

Here are a few pointers that may help you to avoid injury while shoveling this week!

With the annual average snowfall of more than 30 inches in Rhode Island, and well over 70 inches in other parts of New England, one thing is certain -- there ...

01/23/2026

We recently celebrated Newport Hospital receiving an “A” in the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades released by The Leapfrog Group , a national nonprofit health care ratings organization! Learn more about this special recognition: https://www.brownhealth.org/news/four-brown-university-health-hospitals-receive-grade-patient-safety-leapfrog-group

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

January is Cervical Health Awareness & Cervical Cancer Screening Month! Dr. Kerry Hudson, OB-GYN at Newport Hospital, highlights the importance of early detection and shares updated guidelines women should know.

January is Cervical Health Awareness and Cervical Cancer Screening Month.

01/20/2026

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