Rhode Island Hospital

10/23/2026

Fall has arrived and we celebrated with an Oktoberfest themed Fall Festival for Rhode Island Hospital team members! Pretzel bites, raffle prizes, a stein holding competition, and special menu options were offered to employees, and the cafeteria was decked out with fall foliage to match the colors of the season outside the hospital. Thank you to the Reward and Recognition committee for organizing this event!

10/23/2026

This month is National Physical Therapy Month! Physical therapists are an integral part of your care team, helping you manage pain, restore mobility, and return to daily life with confidence. Thank you to all of our physical therapists across the Brown University Health system!

Watch the video to learn more about our rehabilitation services, or visit us online at the link in our bio.

10/22/2026

Those first days after a cancer diagnosis are the hardest. You want answers. You want a plan. At the Brown University Health Cancer Institute, we want that too. That is why we provide team-based, personalized care from a specialized group of physicians who dedicate their careers to advancing breast health.

Every cancer, and every cancer patient, is unique and deserves personalized treatment. Our team-based care model ensures patients get the care they need when they need it.

10/21/2026

Nothing says Halloween quite like a jack-o-lantern. Each October many families enjoy the tradition of carving pumpkins. Sometimes, though, the fun of this family activity can make people forget about the danger of using sharp knives.

Carving pumpkins is a time-honored tradition of autumn festivities. Here are tips to make sure your family can enjoy this activity safely.

10/20/2026

Join us online Thursday, November 5, for a Diagnostic Imaging Virtual Hiring Event! We’re hiring full- and part-time roles in CT, MRI, radiology, mammography, ultrasound, and nuclear medicine. Positions are available at inpatient and outpatient settings throughout Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

Learn more and register on our website: https://jobs.brownhealth.org/events/eventdetails/diagnostic-imaging-virtual-hiring-event/180a8b0a-2a7a-4fb8-ac32-8bbd6d7f159f

10/19/2026

This week is National Spiritual Care Week, an opportunity to recognize the profound impact our staff chaplains have not only on patients but also on caregivers, families, and staff. For Beth Zambarano, a chaplain at Rhode Island Hospital, offering spiritual care to patients and their loved ones is deeply meaningful. "Being able to come alongside someone facing an unexpected diagnosis, supporting family members at a loved one’s bedside, or helping someone who has no network of support identify and draw from their own sources of strength - that’s meaningful work to me and I find that’s there’s something sacred about being invited into these moments. It’s where I feel most aligned with who I am and what I’m made for."

Thank you, Beth and all our spiritual care team across the Brown University Health system, for all the work you do in support of our patients, visitors, and team members!

10/16/2026

A mammogram is imaging of the breasts using low-dose x-rays. It is the only form of diagnostic imaging proven to save lives by finding cancers early and thereby reducing deaths from breast cancer. Technology is always advancing, and that’s also true in health care. In mammography, it has led to a whole new dimension to improve our ability to detect breast cancer.

A 3D mammogram creates more detailed view of breast tissue, giving a radiologist a clearer picture. This helps doctors detect more cancers early on.

10/14/2026

We’re pleased to welcome Dr. Mark Dunlop to the team at Brown Health Medical Group Pulmonology, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine! Dr. Dunlop is a pulmonary and critical care physician specializing in treating complex lung and breathing conditions, including interstitial lung disease, pulmonary hypertension, and advanced bronchoscopy. Learn more about Dr. Dunlop on our website: https://www.brownhealth.org/providers/mark-dunlop-md

10/13/2026

As with other athletic exercises, the right equipment, strength training, and a recovery plan can all go a long way to preventing foot problems associated with running long distances.

Gearing up for a big race? Follow our expert podiatrist's tips for avoiding common foot problems for runners.

10/12/2026

“Food is Medicine” is a four-week cooking and nutrition program that teaches participants how to create healthy meals on a budget. Carrie Bridges, vice president of the Community Health Institute at Brown University Health, talks more about the program on WPRI 12's Community Focus.

Carrie Bridges, vice president of the Community Health Institute at Brown University Health, joins 12 News to talk about “Food is Medicine.”