The Miriam Hospital

06/24/2026

Guidelines for resuming activities after joint replacement surgery have changed. This is in part because doctors began using a new type of plastic for hip and knee replacements in the early 2000s that lasts significantly longer, said Dr. Eric Cohen, an orthopedic surgeon and the program director of the Total Joint Center at Brown University Health.

Here’s how to build strength before surgery — and stay moving afterward.

06/22/2026

While urgent care facilities and emergency rooms both take walk-ins, the services they provide to patients can be different.

Dr. Olivier Gherardi, the medical director for Brown University Health Urgent Care, joined 12 News at 4 on Tuesday to offer advice on deciding which facility you should go to if you need medical care.

While urgent care facilities and emergency rooms both take walk-ins, the services they provide to patients can be different.

06/19/2026

Joint replacement surgery—whether it’s a hip or knee—can be life-changing, offering relief from chronic pain and restoring function. But surgery is only one part of the journey. What happens in the hours, days, and first few weeks after your procedure plays a critical role in determining how successful your outcome will be.

Joint replacement surgery is only one part of getting back to living an active life after dealing with joint pain. Physical therapy is key to building long-lasting, pain-free results.

06/17/2026

The 8th annual Tour de Rhody is happening September 13, 2026! Join riders from across Rhode Island and southern New England for a unique gravel riding experience in support of the Brown University Health Cancer Institute and cancer research. Funds raised during the ride support cancer patients right here in Rhode Island. Visit the Tour de Rhody website to learn more and register: https://p2p.onecause.com/tourderhody

06/15/2026

For many patients, the thought of surgery near the lungs, esophagus, or in the chest cavity brings understandable anxiety—not just about the procedure itself, but about the recovery, discomfort, and time away from everyday life.

The good news is that thoracic surgery has changed dramatically in recent years.

Thoracic surgery techniques have advanced dramatically in recent years. Minimally invasive thoracic surgery options allow for faster recovery, less pain, and care tailored to you.

06/12/2026

Advances in science and technology have allowed investigators to discover important differences between women and men with Alzheimer's. These findings are changing our basic understanding of the disease.

Consider the following statements: Women over the age of 60 are twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease as they are to develop breast cancer. There ...

06/11/2026

Congratulations to our own Seanna Zimmerman on this incredible recognition!

Karri Davis, DNP, RN, CCRN, NE-BC, FAB, Brown University Health System Director Professional Practice, and Seanna Zimmerman DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE, VP and Chief Nursing Officer at The Miriam Hospital, have been named Johnson & Johnson Nurse Innovation Fellows for 2026-2027! This ground-breaking, one-year, team-based nursing fellowship for Chief Nursing Officers (CNO), nurse executives, and senior nurse leaders, is focused on powering-up nurse-led innovation and leadership within health systems to drive transformative change in the healthcare work environment so nurses and patients can thrive.

Congratulations to Karri and Seanna, as well as the other teams from around the U.S.! Learn more about the fellowship: https://nursing.jnj.com/innovate-with-us/nurse-fellowship