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01/14/2026

On the most recent episode of Bradley Hospital's Mindcast, learn about the mental health issues affecting Latinx adolescents with Dr. Yovanska Duarte-Velez, a clinical psychologist specializing in treating high-risk Latinx youth and adults. Listen now: https://f.mtr.cool/ynqqetjrct

01/13/2026

Dr. Michael Koster, director of the division of infectious diseases at Hasbro Children's, shares helpful information for parents on childhood vaccination recommendations.

Gone now, are some longtime childhood vaccine recommendations.

01/12/2026

Nosebleeds, also known as epistaxis, are very common, especially in children. The good news is that there are several things that can be done to prevent nosebleeds or reduce the frequency of nosebleeds.

Nosebleeds are common and have many causes, and there are ways to stop the bleeding and treat a bleeding nose.

01/09/2026

From easing anxiety during procedures to offering quiet comfort during emotionally heavy conversations, Cora has an incredible gift for sensing what kids need most.

Most staff at Hasbro Children’s Hospital wear scrubs and white coats. Cora walks around with a collar and wags her tail when she says hi to people

01/08/2026

Podcasts are a great way to use technology for learning. Bradley Hospital offers expert advice from clinicians on each new episode of Mindcast, browse the full podcast library at https://www.brownhealth.org/locations/bradley-hospital/mindcast-healthy-mind-healthy-child-podcast.

We know kids should read. What about listening? The benefits of reading to children are well established. When we read to our kids, they build vocabulary, language ...

01/07/2026

When tragedy strikes, kids look to us for guidance. Learn tips from experts at Bradley Hospital & Gateway Healthcare on talking to children about traumatic events.

It happened at a university where no one ever thought something like this would happen.

01/06/2026

Due to a significant rise in flu and other respiratory virus cases across our community, Brown University Health is moving to Respiratory Virus Status RED, effective Tuesday, January 6, 2026.

What this means for patients and visitors:
😷 Level 2 surgical masks are required at all times for patients, visitors and staff in our hospitals and clinics. Masks will be provided to patients and visitors at entrances.

This step is being taken in response to increased influenza cases in Rhode Island and Massachusetts and higher numbers of flu-related emergency visits and hospitalizations. Our goal is to protect patients, visitors, and care teams and reduce further spread.

Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe.

01/05/2026

If your child has trouble focusing, sitting still, or controlling impulses, you may wonder whether it could be attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, or what kind of ADHD it might be. The truth is, ADHD isn’t one single condition—it looks different from child to child.

There are three main types of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Learning more about each can help you help your child after their diagnosis.

01/02/2026

Therapy animal spotlight! 🐾 Every Monday, Gunner walks into Hasbro Children’s ready to visit his friends – the hospital’s patients, visitors, and staff. Our patients enjoy talking to him, petting him, and simply sitting with Gunner, receiving support and comfort. Away from the hospital, Gunner likes to sit in people’s laps, play with the other two dogs in his house, run on the beach, jump on chairs and benches, and chew on his toys and his family’s socks.

12/30/2025

Each year, millions of children get sick with the flu and thousands are hospitalized. Symptoms typically include fever, cough, aches, fatigue, and children are more likely than adults to suffer vomiting and diarrhea – which can lead to dehydration.

Tips on caring for children with the flu.

12/29/2025

Difficult conversations can be hard to navigate with children. Dr. Tanuja Gandhi, a pediatric psychiatrist at Bradley Hospital, offers guidance for parents and caregivers on how to discuss traumatic events with kids.

It happened at a university where no one ever thought something like this would happen.

12/26/2025

Thank you Team Hasbro for stopping by last week for their annual Global Day of Joy! Volunteers visited to enjoy some fun, games and gifts with our patients! It made their day!

Thank you Hasbro for your continuous support. 💙