The Miriam Hospital

04/08/2026

Both Essential Tremor and Parkinson’s disease involve involuntary movements of the body, but Essential Tremor is about 10 times more common than Parkinson’s disease—and highly treatable with minimally invasive or non-invasive treatments. Learn more about the life-changing treatments for movement disorders we offer. https://www.brownhealth.org/centers-services/movement-disorders-program-rhode-island-hospital/treatment

04/07/2026

Dr. Kathryn DeCarli is a board-certified medical oncologist and palliative care physician who specializes in treating head and neck cancer at the Brown University Health Cancer Institute. Learn more about Dr. DeCarli on our website: https://www.brownhealth.org/providers/kathryn-r-decarli-md

04/06/2026

April is National Occupational Therapy Month. Did you know occupational therapy has been a profession for more than 100 years? Learn more about how occupational therapy can help.

Occupational Therapy: Where science, creativity, and compassion unite. April is National Occupational Therapy Month, and this year marks its centennial year! ...

04/03/2026

While spring can be a lovely time full of sunshine and warmer weather, it can also be a time of stuffy noses and itchy eyes from seasonal allergies. Allergies occur when your body’s immune system overreacts to allergens, such as pollen or mold. Seasonal allergies affect up to 60 million people annually in the United States.

Spring can bring on seasonal allergies in full force. Thankfully, there are plenty of over-the-counter medicines, including antihistamines, that can relieve allergy symptoms.

04/02/2026

On April 11, the Brown University Health Cancer Institute, the Community Health Institute, and the Anne C. Pappas Center for Breast Imaging will host a special breast and cervical cancer screening program for women ages 21 and older. No medical insurance is required.

Transportation assistance, language interpretation, childcare, lunch, and parking will be available at no charge.

To learn more about the event, including requesting an appointment or registering to volunteer, visit https://www.brownhealth.org/centers-services/cancer-institute/womancare

04/01/2026

April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month. Although testicular cancer is relatively rare compared to other urologic cancers, it generally occurs in otherwise young, healthy men.

Did you know testicular cancer is the most common cancer in men between the ages of 20 and 34? Last year, it affected nearly 9,000 men. April is Testicular ...

03/31/2026

Ever wondered why a colonoscopy is important? Dr. Steven Schecter, interim chief of colorectal surgery, and Dr. Matthew Vrees, director of general surgery for The Miriam Hospital, explain the importance of colonoscopy as a screening tool and when to talk to your healthcare provider about any gastrointestinal symptoms.

03/31/2026

is underway and you can help support the outstanding being done at Miriam Hospital! Visit https://www.401gives.org/organizations/the-miriam-hospital-foundation to donate and help make a positive impact.

03/30/2026

Last Thursday, The Miriam Hospital celebrated it's 100th anniversary with historical displays, staff celebrations, and opportunities to reflect on the hospital’s evolution over the past century while looking ahead to the future of health care. We were honored to be joined by community members, including Mayors Brett Smiley of Providence and Donald Grebien of Pawtucket, both of whom presented official citations to hospital president Maria Ducharme, recognizing the institution’s enduring impact on the health and well-being of Rhode Islanders.

“This milestone belongs to our staff, past, present, and future whose dedication, compassion, and expertise have defined The Miriam Hospital for 100 years,” said Maria Ducharme, DNP, RN, president of The Miriam Hospital and chief quality executive of Brown University Health. “Every day, our teams demonstrate what it means to provide exceptional, patient-centered care. Because of them, we have earned the trust of our community and built a legacy we are incredibly proud of. As we look ahead, their commitment will carry us into the next century of excellence.”

Thank you to everyone who celebrated with us and especially those who worked to make the celebration a joyous event!

03/30/2026

Today, March 30, is National Doctors Day, a time to celebrate and honor our Brown University Health physicians and physician partners in all their many roles, as scientists, leaders, educators, innovators, researchers and most of all, caregivers. Physicians have an outsize impact on our lives and communities—helping children thrive and grow, healing bodies and minds, saving lives or bringing new lives into the world.

In honor of our physicians, and as a gesture of our gratitude, Brown University Health has arranged for the Rhode Island State House dome to be illuminated in red and white, the Doctors Day colors.

03/27/2026

As a large, integrated health system, Brown University Health offers something many organizations cannot: the chance to explore new paths without leaving the community you know. And in Sarah Conti’s case, she was also able to stay close to family members working in the community—including her step-mom and brother. Since beginning as a specimen processor at The Miriam Hospital, Sarah took advantage of the education benefits available to our employees to earn her bachelor’s degree in social work and later her master’s degree as well. Today Sarah is a social worker with Brown University Health Cancer Institute and supports the emergency department at The Miriam Hospital as well.

At Brown University Health, employees across the system grow in ways that fit their goals, interests, and lives. Learn more about building your career at Brown University Health on our website: https://www.brownhealth.org/builtatbrownhealth

03/26/2026

Philanthropy has always been at the heart of The Miriam Hospital's progress – fueling lifesaving technologies, advancing medical discoveries, and ensuring every patient receives extraordinary care close to home. Now, as we embark on our second century years of care, and undergo a long-anticipated campus transformation project, your generosity is more vital than ever.

Thank you for supporting The Miriam Hospital