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01/16/2026

Our Surgical Technologist training is BACK! In partnership with New England Institute of Technology, the Papitto Opportunity Connection, and the Rhode Island Foundation, we’re pleased to offer the only accredited surgical technologist program in Rhode Island—tuition-free! Learn more about the program and register for a mandatory information session (three January dates available) at

Scrub in for a fast-paced, rewarding career in the operating room. Offered tuition-free in partnership with Brown University Health and the Rhode Island Foundation, the […]

01/16/2026

In the latest episode of Mindcast from Bradley Hospital, Dr. Yovanska Duarte-Velez discusses how the unique stressors like discrimination and cultural expectations can impact Latinx adolescents’ mental health. By understanding these challenges, we can help provide the support they need. Listen now: https://f.mtr.cool/wlgykrcoyl

01/15/2026

Looking for your next opportunity in the operating room? Join our virtual hiring event for operating room nurses and surgical technologists on Wednesday, January 28! Learn about the opportunities and benefits Brown University Health has to offer across six different locations in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

Register today: https://intsignup.indeed.com/interview/5892ab94-7ad5-410c-bd60-ce89907526f2?_gl=1*1w0i4j*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3NjY0MzY4MTYuQ2p3S0NBaUE5YVBLQmhCaEVpd0F5ejgySl9Gd3plR3B1Rmg2X3pMejZZWmx6UThmallxVkw3b25rWU4tcmJIcUpuaVFHWWZjbGFYUWd4b0NIRFlRQXZEX0J3RQ..*_gcl_dc*R0NMLjE3NjY0MzY4MTYuQ2p3S0NBaUE5YVBLQmhCaEVpd

01/15/2026

Our newest Urgent Care center in Barrington is officially opened! We recently held a ribbon cutting event to celebrate the opening. Come see us at 236 County Rd, Ste C.

Learn more about our urgent care services: https://www.brownhealth.org/centers-services/urgent-care

01/14/2026

We’re hiring for a variety of roles at Morton Hospital—including nursing, security, phlebotomy, sitters, and more! Find the right fit for you at our hiring event! Join us from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. or 1 – 4 p.m. for on‑the‑spot interviews, walk-ins welcome!

Register for a time slot: https://www.brownhealth.org/events/morton-hospital-hiring-event/january-22nd-2026-0900am

01/13/2026

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

01/13/2026

Dr. Andrew Kopecky understands the value of education. As is a radiation oncologist with Brown University Health Cancer Institute, Dr. Kopecky works to not only help patients with cancer fight their disease, he educates his patients to help them make informed decisions about their condition. Learn more about Dr. Kopecky on our website: https://www.brownhealth.org/providers/andrew-kopecky-md-phd

01/12/2026

"I think that it's really important that people know the difference between the emergency department and the care that they can get at urgent care," says Dr. Olivier Gherardi, medical director of Brown University Health Urgent Care. Flu season is causing a surge in patients at emergency rooms in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

Even in the emergency room, flu symptoms are treated with hydration and rest, as well as over-the-counter medications such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen. Mild symptoms can be treated with an urgent care visit, phone call or telehealth appointment with a physician, and at-home testing.

Flu season is causing a surge in patients at emergency rooms in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

01/12/2026

Suffer from frequent heartburn or hiatal hernias? These and many other common conditions can take a toll on your health--but they can be fixed with minimally invasive surgery. Visit our website to learn about your options. https://www.brownhealth.org/centers-services/general-and-gastrointestinal-surgery

01/09/2026

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Edward Akelman, Chief of Orthopedics for Rhode Island Hospital and The Miriam Hospital , on being named the 2025 Milton W. Hamolsky Outstanding Physician of the Year. This award is presented each year to a physician who has made exceptional contributions to medicine, medical education and research, has demonstrated leadership and has been an exemplary role model. Congratulations Dr. Akelman!

01/09/2026

Congratulations to the Armstrong and Szczepaniak families on their newest member!

We’re thrilled to announce the first baby born at Newport Hospital in 2026! 🎉 Lucy arrived bright and early at 3:30 a.m. on January 2. Congratulations to parents Brynn Armstrong and Travis Szczepaniak, and to Lucy’s big brother!

01/08/2026

New year, new career! We’re hiring for a range of positions in Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts. Have a background in nursing, diagnostic imaging, information technology, food services, research, or something else? There’s a place for you at Brown University Health. Visit jobs.brownhealth.org to see all our open positions and learn more about our benefits.