The Miriam Hospital

03/18/2026

While our official 100th anniversary is next week, we started the celebrations this week with the lighting of the Rhode Island State House! If you are around downtown Providence this week, look to the sky to see the State House dome lit in teal green in honor of The Miriam Hospital and our 100 years of service to our communities.

03/17/2026

Believe it or not, the latest research shows that only seven percent of American adults actually consume the recommended amount of fiber daily. Learn more about why fiber is good for you, how much you really need, and practical tips for making sure you get enough fiber every day.

Looking to increase your daily fiber? Learn more about the dos and don’ts of maxing out your fiber intake.

03/16/2026

Our Total Joint Center has been consistently recognized nationally for its clinical and quality outcomes. But we’re most proud of helping our patients get back to their daily lives safely and quickly.

Learn more about our excellent outcomes: https://www.brownhealth.org/centers-services/total-joint-replacement/total-joint-center-miriam-hospital/outcomes

03/13/2026

Like most diseases, prostate cancer is most treatable and curable when caught early. Now, there's new hope for men diagnosed in the advanced stages of the disease. Dr. Benedito Carneiro discussed emerging treatment options for prostate cancer with NBC 10 WJAR.

Like most diseases, prostate cancer is most treatable and curable when caught early.

03/12/2026

The Miriam Hospital we know and love today moved from its original Parade Street location to the current Summit Avenue location at the beginning of 1953. The new location boasted three times the number of patient beds and a state-of-the-art—for the time—emergency department, accessed from 5th Avenue.

We celebrate our 100 year anniversary while we embrace a new chapter in the history of The Miriam Hospital, with construction of a new emergency department to improve patient care and access. Learn more about our history: https://www.brownhealth.org/locations/miriam-hospital/celebrating-100-years

03/11/2026

Our bodies are meant to move, but for people with more sedentary jobs or mobility impairments, it can be a struggle, leading to tight, stiff fascia. The good news is that you can help your fascia with easy, at-home practices.

Fascia is a supportive tissue found all over the body that can sometimes cause pain when it becomes stiff. Learn more about fascia and why it's important to keep moving.

03/10/2026

Looking for a new career opportunity? Our free Workforce Development programs provide the practical and hands-on learning you need to start a career in healthcare! The next Nursing Assistant program are starting soon—visit our website to learn more and sign up for an info session! https://www.brownhealth.org/about/careers/workforce-development/free-career-training-programs/nursing

03/06/2026

Gain practical tools to grow, strengthen your well-being, and thrive in everyday life through free workshops provided by the Center for Behavioral and Preventative Medicine. We're now enrolling for three upcoming workshops for healthcare workers as well as parents and caregivers of infants or teens. Visit our website to learn more about each workshop and sign up--programs begin soon! https://www.brownhealth.org/centers-services/center-behavioral-and-preventive-medicine/workshops

03/05/2026

When clinical nurse Patty McHugh needed immediate care for her own dangerously low heart rate, she chose to go to the emergency department at The Miriam over two closer hospitals. Why?

Because she knew she’d be in the best hands there—and her confidence paid off. “I have had many, many ER experiences in my life,” she says, “and honestly, this was the best one ever.”
Read Patty’s story: https://www.brownhealth.org/gratitude-patient-stories/pattys-story

03/04/2026

This week is Obesity Care Week--an opportunity to raise awareness of the challenges of obesity as a chronic disease and encourage treating everyone with respect and compassion, free from stigma or bias. Many of our clinicians have taken the Commit to Care pledge, supporting accessible, affordable, respectful and compassionate care for individuals affected by obesity. Learn more about Obesity Care Week: https://www.obesitycareweek.org/

03/04/2026

The Miriam Hospital Patient and Family Advisory Council invites you to Caring Conversations on Wednesday, March 11 from 12-1:30 p.m. This virtual discussion is for anyone interested in learning more about Advance Care Planning—living wills, durable power of attorney, and advance directives. This program will help you and your loved ones plan ahead for life’s unplanned emergencies. https://www.brownhealth.org/events/caring-conversations/march-11th-2026-1200pm

03/03/2026

Back pain can take over your life. It keeps you up at night. It stops you from playing with your kids or doing the job you love. If you've tried pills, shots, and physical therapy with no luck, you may wonder—is spine surgery the answer? Could it finally bring relief?

Long-term back pain can keep you from living a fulfilling, active life. Spinal fusion surgery can help.