Brown University Health

04/10/2026

Brown University Health cardiologist Dr. Karen Aspry joined 12 News at 4 Monday to talk about the new guidelines for managing high cholesterol.

04/09/2026

Get to know Dr. Theresa Williamson, director of the Center for Minimally Invasive and Endoscopic Spinal Surgery and the Center for Innovative Neurotechnology for Neural Repair. In her roles as director, neurosurgeron, and bioethicist, Dr. Williamson focuses on getting to know her patients and making sure they can get back to living their lives with cutting-edge, minimally invasive surgical techniques. Learn more about Dr. Williamson on our website: https://www.brownhealth.org/providers/theresa-l-williamson-md

04/09/2026

At the Injury Prevention Center at Brown University Health, experts are helping parents correctly install car seats and offering free assistance. Project coordinator Mike Chappell said children are the most vulnerable passengers and noted that studies show three out of four car seats are installed incorrectly.

Car crashes are the leading cause of death for children between the ages 1 and 13, which is why properly installing car seats is critical, according to federal regulators.

04/08/2026

Saint Anne’s Hospital and the Somerset Fire Department are teaming up to improve the early identification and treatment of sepsis — a life‑threatening condition where every minute counts.

By aligning training, communication, and clinical protocols, this partnership is creating a stronger, more coordinated response for the community and improving outcomes for patients when it matters most.

https://pbn.com/saint-annes-hospital-partners-with-somerset-fire-department-to-improve-sepsis-treatment/?bypass=69b4a1a0c46a6

04/08/2026

Both Essential Tremor and Parkinson’s disease involve involuntary movements of the body, but Essential Tremor is about 10 times more common than Parkinson’s disease—and highly treatable with minimally invasive or non-invasive treatments. Learn more about the life-changing treatments for movement disorders we offer. https://www.brownhealth.org/centers-services/movement-disorders-program-rhode-island-hospital/treatment

04/07/2026

Join Bradley Hospital clinicians on Thursday, April 16 for Mental Health First Aid for Adults! Designed to strengthen mental health literacy, this course equips attendees with practical tools to support someone who may be developing a mental health concern or actively experiencing a crisis.

Register today: https://f.mtr.cool/mqhmrwpbmg

04/07/2026

Going through cancer treatment is incredibly difficult. Dr. Alvaro Alvarez Soto shares some easy ways families and friends can support a loved one through their cancer journey. For more information on cancer survivorship support, visit our website: https://www.brownhealth.org/centers-services/cancer-institute/living-and-after-cancer

04/06/2026

Johanna Marzan, RN, spoke with 12 Informa about our upcoming WomanCare event and the importance of regular breast cancer screenings. Watch the interview and learn more on WPRI 12

En 12 Informa, la enfermera registrada Johanna Marzan destacó la importancia de la salud preventiva y la importancia de hacerse chequeos antes de que aparezcan enfermedades.

04/06/2026

April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month. Although testicular cancer is relatively rare compared to other urologic cancers, it generally occurs in otherwise young, healthy men.

Did you know testicular cancer is the most common cancer in men between the ages of 20 and 34? Last year, it affected nearly 9,000 men. April is Testicular ...

04/03/2026

This morning, Brown University Health hosted a press conference with Governor Dan McKee, Brown University Health president and CEO John Fernandez, Hospital Association of Rhode Island president Mike Sroczynski, and Rhode Island Hospital Attending Trauma Surgeon Dr. Stephanie Lueckel. The press conference, held in the Hasbro Children's lobby, shone a light on uncompensated care and outlined the governor's proposal to commit $10 million in the 2027 Rhode Island budget to support uncompensated hospital care.

“Patients who walk through our doors get the health care they need, regardless of their insurance coverage, and that often means providing care at a financial loss to our hospitals,” said John Fernandez. “The Governor’s Uncompensated Care Protection Act is a necessary first step in helping hospitals across the state address this unsustainable situation. Ensuring this support is critical not only for hospital sustainability, but for maintaining high-quality, timely patient care for the communities we serve.”

Read the Governor's press release: https://governor.ri.gov/press-releases/governor-mckee-calls-passage-10m-budget-proposal-support-hospitals-facing-rise

04/03/2026

When we think of seasonal depression, we usually associate the lower emotional states with the cold, gray weather. However, studies show that anxiety and depression are at high points in April, according to Psychology Today. This is a surprising statistic, considering the winter is typically associated with depression.

When we think of seasonal depression, we usually associate the lower emotional states with the cold, gray weather. However, studies show that anxiety and depression ...

04/03/2026

Now in Portuguese! Brown University Health's Community Health Institute is launching their free Diabetes Prevention Program in Portuguese--classes begin May 19, 2026. For more information or to register, call 401-444-8069, or visit our website: https://f.mtr.cool/grvgveejjw