Hospital Association of Rhode Island

11/06/2025

Dr. Jill O’Brien, recently named chief medical officer and medical director of hospital medicine at Morton Hospital, recently spoke with Providence Business News about her work. https://f.mtr.cool/mvppexlbor

11/04/2025

ICYMI: Rhode Island Hospital and Brown University Health are advancing the frontiers of cancer care with the nation's first clinical trial using non-invasive focused ultrasound combined with immunotherapy to treat brain metastases.

Dr. Clark Chen spoke with Providence Business News on how this research could reshape treatment for patients with brain cancer.

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Rhode Island Hospital recently launched the nation’s first clinical trial looking into the use of non-invasive focused ultrasound in combination with immunotherapy to treat brain metastases, the hospital announced. This study will assess the safety and efficiency of focused ultrasound technology a...

10/31/2025

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Women & Infants is reimagining care through its new mobile health clinic. Staffed by nurse practitioners and community health workers, the mobile clinic delivers postpartum care, blood pressure monitoring, and other support directly to neighborhoods where the need is greatest. Improving outcomes while addressing the social determinants of health. Watch here:

"This is my dream," said nurse practitioner Danielle Simmons who provides the medical care.

10/31/2025

Westerly Hospital is proud to announce the recertification of its Heart and Vascular Center Cardiac Rehabilitation program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, a recognition of the hospital’s commitment to improving the quality of life for patients who have had cardiac events such as heart attacks.

Through exercise, education, counseling and support for patients and their families, “this program has proven invaluable to our patients,” said Donna Villano, director of Cardiopulmonary Services for L+M and Westerly hospitals. “We know that in order to fully recover and live a healthier lifestyle following a cardiac event, patients must commit to lifestyle changes and this program supports their effort to make those changes.” http://ynh.care/Sa

10/28/2025

10/28/2025

We recently celebrated National Pharmacy Week with a big thank-you to our pharmacists, pharmacy techs, and everyone on the team who helps ensure that our patients get the right medication in the right dose at the right time.

The Pharmacy team’s attention to detail is invaluable to patient care, including collaboration with providers and nurses to help optimize care for patients. It's a team approach that delivers the highest quality care throughout the year, enhancing outcomes and patient satisfaction.

10/28/2025

Access to preventive care saves lives.

Brown University Health’s new initiative to provide free breast and cervical cancer screenings last week highlights the critical role hospitals play in advancing early detection and reducing health disparities.

Read more via Providence Business News:

PROVIDENCE – Brown University Health’s Cancer Institute and Community Health Institute are planning to host breast and cervical cancer screenings, as well as an education and outreach program for underinsured and uninsured women over 21. The event is scheduled to take place on Oct. 25 from 8:30 ...

10/28/2025

What does your local hospital mean to your community? Learn more about the impact of local hospitals: https://www.aha.org/ahia/get-involved/national-hospital-week

10/27/2025

Every day, nearly one in three Rhode Islanders relies on Medicaid to access healthcare.

Medicaid is more than just a health insurance program. It’s an indispensable lifeline that connects people to the care they need to live healthy, productive lives.

With federal cuts on the horizon, the stakes are high for Rhode Island’s already fragile healthcare system. Sustained and predictable Medicaid funding is essential to protecting hospitals, supporting our healthcare workforce, and preserving access to care in every community.

Learn more about what’s at stake: https://conta.cc/4748XkF

10/24/2025

“Cuts to Medicare and Medicaid directly impact community hospitals like South County Health — and would have a drastic effect on hospitals across Rhode Island. We already operate on razor-thin margins due to lack of rate parity, so significant federal cuts will continue to weaken an already fragile health system.” -South County Health CEO Aaron Robinson

Community hospitals provide critical care to thousands of Rhode Islanders every day. Sustainable funding for Medicare and Medicaid is essential to ensuring continued access to care, preserving jobs & maintaining high-quality services and programs across the state.

Read more in Providence Business News 5Q:

Aaron Robinson | CEO and president, South County Health 1. Access to care in Rhode Island is at a crisis point, especially in primary care. Practices have closed, while others are struggling to attract staff and stay afloat. South County Health has expanded its primary care services. How has the hea...

10/16/2025

Rhode Island Hospital has launched the nation’s first clinical trial combining focused ultrasound with immunotherapy for brain metastases. RI hospitals are leading in innovation that may change treatment options for patients nationwide.

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island Hospital recently launched the nation’s first clinical trial looking into the use of non-invasive focused ultrasound in combination with immunotherapy to treat brain metastases, the hospital announced. This study will assess the safety and efficiency of focused ultrasou...

10/15/2025

"Across the nation, hospitals have become some of the most violent workplaces in America, where health care workers experience workplace violence at triple the rate of all other private industries combined, federal statistics show." - Rhode Island Current

Caring for patients shouldn't come with the threat of violence. Protecting our healthcare workers must continue to be a priority.

Health care workers make up just 10% of the American workforce but experience 48% of the nonfatal injuries from workplace violence, according to federal data. And the threats they face are increasing.