Rhode Island Hospital

11/19/2025

Not sure where to go for care? Dr. Olivier Gherardi, medical director of Brown University Health Urgent Care, offers guidance on when to choose urgent care versus the emergency department.

"Urgent care is really there for the minor day to day problems that we face," said Dr. Olivier Gherardi.

11/18/2025

Dr. Dana Guyer, a palliative care physician at Brown University Health Cancer Institute at Rhode Island Hospital, has been honored with the Dr. Herbert Rakatansky Award for exemplary professionalism and humanitarian service from the Rhode Island Medical Society. This prestigious honor recognizes individuals for extraordinary professionalism, compassion and dedication to their patients.

The Dr. Herbert Rakatansky Award was established by vote of the Council in 2008 to recognize individuals who have distinguished themselves through exemplary professionalism and/or humanitarian service in the field of medicine. The first recipient was Herbert Rakatansky, MD, on September 27, 2008.

11/17/2025

There is a strong connection between our food choices and our overall health. As people seek ways to improve their health, they often turn to reading food labels. There’s a lot of information packed into that box, and understanding what it’s telling you can help you make nutritious choices.

As people seek ways to improve their overall health, they often turn to reading food labels. Learn more about the information on those labels.

11/17/2025

We're pleased to announce that Rhode Island Hospital, The Miriam Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital, and Newport Hospital all received an "A" Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit upholding the standard of patient safety in hospitals and ambulatory centers.

“The teams at Rhode Island, The Miriam, Newport, and Saint Anne’s hospitals, showcase Brown University Health’s commitment to delivering outstanding patient care across our facilities,” said Sarah Frost, chief of hospital operations and president of Rhode Island Hospital and Hasbro Children’s Hospital.

Learn more about this recognition on our website: https://www.brownhealth.org/news/four-brown-university-health-hospitals-receive-grade-patient-safety-leapfrog-group.

11/14/2025

Because of a rare, inherited bleeding disorder, J.R. had undergone time-consuming, uncomfortable infusions all of his life. Fortunately, that treatment pattern stopped for good recently at Rhode Island Hospital when the 39-year-old dad became the first patient ever in the Ocean State to receive groundbreaking gene therapy for Hemophilia B.

To read J.R.’s grateful patient story – and to share your own or make a gift – please visit: https://www.brownhealth.org/gratitude-patient-stories/jrs-story

11/13/2025

Dr. Vesna Buntak shares her tip for avoiding the afternoon caffeine crash--choosing the right time to drink your coffee.

11/12/2025

Have you ever had a headache so severe that you see spots? For some people, the spots dancing across their vision come on before the headache and can be very alarming. Changes in vision, motor control, or speech patterns that precede an intense headache, or migraine, are known as a migraine with aura.

Learn more about migraine with aura, what we know about migraine causes, and how to help treat and potentially prevent migraines.

11/11/2025

A CPAP machine can help you breathe easier at night, but the tube can be uncomfortable for some. Dr. Vesna Buntak has a tip for those CPAP users. Find out more about sleep apnea on our website: https://www.brownhealth.org/be-well/sleep-apnea-causes-symptoms-and-treatment-options

11/11/2025

Today and every day, we honor the brave men and women who have served our country with courage, dedication, and sacrifice.

At Brown University Health, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to all Veterans—including our patients, team members, and community heroes—for protecting our freedom and inspiring us with their service.

11/10/2025

Get extra help and comprehensive care through therapy, medication management, and skill-building groups within a flexible day program. Learn more on our website. https://www.brownhealth.org/centers-services/adult-partial-hospital-programs

11/07/2025

Dr. Matthew Ballenberger discusses the risks associated with sleep apnea. If you suspect you have sleep apnea, discuss your concerns with your primary care provider and schedule a sleep test. Learn more about sleep apnea on our website: https://www.brownhealth.org/be-well/sleep-apnea-causes-symptoms-and-treatment-options

11/06/2025

Do you have insomnia? Trying to go to bed early may not help as much as you think. Dr. Vesna Buntak shares tips for knowing when to go to sleep. For more tips on getting back to sleep, visit the Be Well blog: https://www.brownhealth.org/be-well/get-your-zzzs-sleep-tips-and-how-get-back-track