Rhode Island Hospital

05/29/2026

Stroke is the No. 4 cause of death in the United States, according to the American Stroke Association. It can happen to anyone at any age and any time.

Dr. Hannah Irvine Russell, co-director of the Comprehensive Stroke Center at Rhode Island Hospital, joined 12 News to discuss the signs of a stroke and what to do if someone starts exhibiting symptoms.

Stroke is the No. 4 cause of death in the United States, according to the American Stroke Association. It can happen to anyone at any age and any time.

05/28/2026

Dr. David Yuh is a cardiac surgeon with the Brown University Health Cardiovascular Institute. Dr. Yuh understands what his patients are going through--his son needed cardiac surgery as a child, so he understands from a parent's perspective the stress and worry his patients may be experiencing. Dr. Yuh’s patients are the center of his practice, so he focuses on staying up to date on new technologies that could improve patient outcomes and lower costs. Learn more about Dr. Yuh on our website: https://www.brownhealth.org/providers/david-d-yuh-md-facs

05/27/2026

Rhode Island Hospital is the only hospital in the state to be designated as a Comprehensive Stroke Center by The Joint Commission. We provide care to more than 1,700 patients with stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) annually in Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts. Learn more about our center:

Following surgery for two brain aneurysms, Faith Helm recovered fully and is now training for the Boston Marathon. Learn more about Helm and the world-class ...

05/26/2026

There were 21 emergency department visits related to e-bikes, scooters and dirt bikes in 2020. By 2025, that number had climbed to 285 visits. Over the last five years, Brown Health’s emergency departments recorded a total of 954 e-bike- and scooter-related visits.

Hospitals in Rhode Island are seeing a sharp increase in emergency room visits tied to electric bikes and scooters, with Brown University Health reporting an increase of more than 170% between 2020…

05/22/2026

Recently, Brown University Health Community Health Workers spent an afternoon volunteering at the Nonviolence Institute, supporting one of our valued community partners through hands-on service. Team members assisted with spring cleanup efforts, including landscaping and planting flowers to help beautify the grounds and improve curb appeal. Michael Warren, clinical supervisor of Community Health Care at Rhode Island Hospital, said the experience was "a meaningful team-building experience that reflects the strong collaboration between Brown Health and the Nonviolence Institute." Thank you to our team members!

05/22/2026

A few summers back, we noticed that an unusual number of people had come to our emergency department complaining of abdominal pain or pain with swallowing. Digging deeper, we discovered that these patients all had something in common – each had eaten grilled meat within the previous 24 hours.

Then we learned of another common factor that was even more important – each of the grills had been cleaned with what so many backyard chefs like to use – a wire grill brush.

Did you know that how you clean your grill could turn a barbeque into a trip to the hospital?

05/21/2026

Maybe you’ve used “artificial intelligence” or maybe you can’t stand the idea of it. There are plenty of pros and cons to consider before logging into a chatbot—especially when it comes to your health and AI.

"Artificial intelligence" or AI can create opportunities for expanding patient access to care and improving delivery of care, but there are also some potentially dangerous drawbacks.

05/20/2026

Focused ultrasound is a life-changing treatment for patients living with Essential Tremor and Parkinson’s disease. Learn more about focused ultrasound. https://www.brownhealth.org/centers-services/movement-disorders-program-rhode-island-hospital/treatment

05/19/2026

Dealing with arthritis pain? On Wednesday, May 27, at 7 p.m., orthopedic experts from the Total Joint Center at The Miriam Hospital will host a discussion about arthritis care for the hip and knee. Join us from the comfort of your home via Microsoft Teams! Learn more about the webinar and register at b0c33842-b743-4486-abb1-15da02305de1@3764e7d0-8fff-4c8c-bd13-06c688fed784" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b0c33842-b743-4486-abb1-15da02305de1@3764e7d0-8fff-4c8c-bd13-06c688fed784

05/18/2026

This week is National Emergency Medical Services Week, recognizing the important contributions of EMS professionals in safeguarding the health, safety and well-being of their communities. We're incredibly grateful to all emergency medicine personnel for everything they do for the people of Rhode Island and Massachusetts and in partnership with our emergency department team members. Thank you EMS teams!