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11/21/2025

If you’ve been told you have a lung nodule, the good news is that you really don’t need to worry too much. Lung nodules can occur for a variety of reasons and are generally benign. Very rarely, though, they are indicators of lung cancer.

Lung nodules can occur for a variety of reasons and are generally benign. Very rarely, though, they are indicators of lung cancer.

11/21/2025

Bradley Hospital’s Access Center is a key entry point for families, pediatricians, schools, and community providers seeking psychiatric help for children and adolescents. When and how should pediatricians and parents use this service? Learn more in this edition of Pediatric Notes: https://www.brownhealth.org/providers/pediatric-notes/pediatric-notes-fall-2025

11/20/2025

Mitral valve regurgitation is the most common type of heart valve disease. Dr. Kaushik Mandal urges everyone who has been diagnosed with this disease to work with a cardiovascular specialist, even in asymptomatic cases. Learn more about heart valve disease on the Be Well blog: https://www.brownhealth.org/be-well/what-heart-valve-disease

11/20/2025

We recently held Brown University Health's 32nd Annual Research Day at Rhode Island Hospital! This year we received a record 160 abstract submissions from researchers across Rhode Island and neighboring regions, marking the highest participation in the event’s history.

Medical and science researchers gathered to share current developments in research, new discoveries and explore future possibilities. “Research and education are central to our mission and all of you have done a remarkable job growing and strengthening that mission in the most challenging of times” said John Fernandez, Brown University Health President and CEO.

11/19/2025

Every child’s journey is unique. Tune in to Bradley Hospital's latest podcast episode on kids, medicine, therapy, and the importance of personalized care with a team of professionals.

🎧 Listen now: https://f.mtr.cool/ipdlgczgho

11/18/2025

📢 Take your nursing career to the next level! Brown University Health is hiring emergency nurses for all six of our hospitals, throughout Rhode Island and Massachusetts. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, relocation reimbursement, and a nursing leadership team that supports your safety and success.

Register for our virtual hiring event on December 5 to meet with hiring managers across our academic health system! https://f.mtr.cool/ndwhxjdsvk

11/18/2025

Dr. Dana Guyer, a palliative care physician at Brown University Health Cancer Institute, 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

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

11/14/2025

Dr. Meredith Wasserman of the Minimally Invasive Urology Institute recently performed the first in New England implantation of the AltaViva device. This device, placed discreetly near the ankle, is the newest generation of implantable neuromodulation for bladder control—providing a minimally invasive, cutting-edge alternative when medications and other therapies aren’t working. Learn more about Medtronic’s AltaViva and the Minimally Invasive Urology Institute on our website https://www.brownhealth.org/centers-services/urology-center-and-services-rhode-island-and-massachusetts.

11/13/2025

Brown Health Medical Group Primary Care was honored to sponsor and attend the Rhode Island Free Clinic Founders’ Event, where Carrie Bridges—President of the RI Free Clinic and Vice President of Community Health and Equity Services at Brown University Health—delivered inspirational remarks celebrating the Clinic’s vital work. We proudly recognize the Clinic’s many years of dedicated service and are grateful for the exceptional care and support they continue to provide to the underserved in the community.

11/12/2025

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