Brown University Health

04/24/2026

Join the Miriam Hospital Women’s Association Community on Thursday, April 30, for the next presentation in their speaker series. Dr. Mariah Stump will discuss ways to keep your brain sharp at all ages. Reserve your spot on our website: https://www.brownhealth.org/events/healthy-brain-healthy-life/april-30th-2026-0600pm

04/24/2026

Not sure if it’s allergies or a lingering cold? Our urgent care providers can help you get answers and relief—so you can get back to enjoying spring. Open 7 days a week, in 5 different locations: https://f.mtr.cool/yrvdhxdten

04/22/2026

When 16-year-old Mark Butler began work at Rhode Island Hospital as an environmental services housekeeping aide, he had no idea he was setting off on a path to build a career in healthcare. Mark took advantage of a flexible schedule to work while he pursued his undergraduate degree in healthcare administration, and today he leads a team as a supervisor in central transport. In recent years, he's also earned two master's degrees and aims to continue on the career path he started in high school.

Learn more about Mark's story on our website: https://www.brownhealth.org/about-brown-university-health/careers/built-brown-health/mark-butlers-story

04/21/2026

Shoulder pain can be frustrating, especially when it begins to interfere with everyday activities like reaching overhead, fastening a bra, or even sleeping comfortably. One condition that commonly causes this type of pain and stiffness is frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis. Learn more about frozen shoulder, its symptoms and the surprising link to menopause.

Anyone can develop frozen shoulder, though some research indicates it may be more common in menopausal women.

04/20/2026

Join us online Thursday, April 30, for our Diagnostic Imaging Virtual Hiring Event! We’re hiring full-time, part-time, and per diem roles in CT, MRI, diagnostic radiology, interventional radiology, mammography, and ultrasound. Positions are available at inpatient and outpatient settings throughout Rhode Island and Massachusetts. https://jobs.brownhealth.org/events/eventdetails/diagnostic-imaging-hiring-event/8a7c0193-4800-480a-b4cb-5ff11874ca8d

04/20/2026

This week is Medical Laboratory Professionals Appreciation week, an opportunity to highlight the incredible work of our laboratory professionals and pathologists. These team members play an integral part in caring for our patients--60 to 70 percent of all medical decisions are informed by laboratory test results! Please join us in celebrating and recognizing the dedication, expertise, and clinical excellence of Brown University Health's laboratory team.

04/17/2026

Team members from across the Brown University Health system recently represented Team Brown Health at the American Lung Association's Fight for Air Climb in Providence. Each team member climbed 348 steps to help raise awareness and funds for clean air initiatives and to show their support for individuals and patients suffering with lung diseases. What a great day supporting an even greater cause!

04/17/2026

Dr. Babar Khokhar, president of Brown Health Medical Group and executive vice president and chief physician officer of Brown University Health, and Dr. Edward McGookin, chief of primary care at Brown Health Medical Group Primary Care, shared the steps we're taking to expand primary care access. These steps, from supporting our physicians and recruiting additional providers to adding options for patients and incorporating new technologies, including AI, outline our commitment to learning, adjusting, and working alongside our partners and remaining transparent about what is working, and where more effort is needed.

By expanding access, and recruiting and retaining providers, we can provide a more effective team approach, write Brown Health doctors.

04/16/2026

Get to know more about Dr. Lee Eschenroeder, a board-certified cardiologist with the Brown University Health Cardiovascular Institute. As a general cardiologist, Dr. Eschenroeder works with a range of patients with cardiovascular concerns. Learn more about Dr. Eschenroeder on our website: https://www.brownhealth.org/providers/lee-whitmore-eschenroeder-md

04/15/2026

One way to support a healthy diet is to add fiber. Fiber is digested differently than other nutrients, so it adds bulk, regulates blood sugar, and keeps your digestive system moving along smoothly. Here are four ways fiber can help with weight management.

Fiber is an essential part of our daily nutritional needs and can help maintain a healthy weight.

04/15/2026

Dr. Cecilia Fix of the Addiction Care Today clinic spoke with NBC 10 WJAR about the concerns around the recently legalized product.

Kratom is legal in Rhode Island as of Wednesday and will be available to people 21 and over at licensed retailers.

04/14/2026

There are very few options to treat Parkinson's disease, but one option can deliver immediate results and greatly improve a patient's quality of life. Dr. Wael Asaad, director of the Functional Neurosurgery department at Brown University Health, spoke with NBC 10 WJAR about focused ultrasound treatment for Parkinson's disease and how it is life-changing for patients.

"I'm seeing improvements in my symptoms," said Rebecca Crews, in an interview on The Today Show Monday.