Brown University Health

06/05/2026

Brown University Health is pleased to announce that all of our Rhode Island acute care hospitals--Rhode Island, The Miriam, and Newport hospitals--have earned 4 stars from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). CMS evaluates hospitals across a broad set of measures, with the greatest emphasis placed on mortality, safety of care, readmissions, and patient experience. Hospitals submit extensive quality data, which CMS analyzes to determine each organization’s overall rating.

Learn more: https://www.brownhealth.org/news/all-brown-university-health-hospitals-rhode-island-achieve-4-star-cms-rating

06/04/2026

Childhood anxiety is on the rise—but there are ways families can support and empower kids through it. Dr. Jennifer Freeman, clinical director of child & family psychology at Bradley Hospital, explores what’s driving the trend and how parents and caregivers can help.

  Anxiety has quietly become a major health condition among kids and adolescents. But with the myriad silver bullets that trigger anxious feelings Anxiety has quietly become a major health condition among kids and adolescents. Here are some pathways for parents to find solutions in this growing epi...

06/04/2026

June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month. Alzheimer's disease is an illness that causes abnormal destruction of the brain during the aging process. It’s a form of "dementia," which is a general term for a disease leading to loss of normal memory and thinking that impairs one’s ability to live independently.

Alzheimer's disease and the five things you should know including the signs, who should be tested, how it's treated, and the current research on this disease of the brain and a form of dementia.

06/03/2026

Dr. Theresa Williamson joined The Champion's Edge with Bonnie Bernstein to discuss how her days as a college athlete have informed her career as a neurosurgeon working on cutting-edge brain and spine surgeries.

Pioneering neurosurgeon Theresa Williamson applies lessons from sports to cutting-edge brain and spine surgery. A former multisport athlete who played soccer...

06/02/2026

Adult scoliosis, marked by an abnormal curvature of the spine, can significantly affect one’s comfort and overall quality of life. Unlike scoliosis in younger individuals, adult scoliosis often involves degenerative changes in the spine, which can lead to pain and disability.

Scoliosis can affect adults and children alike. Learn more about how adult scoliosis develops and how it's treated.

06/02/2026

Over the years, hundreds of high school students have benefited from the Mentorship Program out of Brown University Health. This year alone, there were 32 who graduated from the two year program. One such graduate, Marvin Daquil, and Nicole Brann, a mentor and occupational therapist at Newport Hospital, shared their experiences with the program.

Over the years, hundreds of high school students have benefited from the Mentorship Program out of Brown University Health.

06/01/2026

Dr. Olivier Gherardi, director of Brown University Health Urgent Care centers, spoke with about the ways in which Rhode Island healthcare professionals are "expecting the unexpected" this summer with many visitors to the region for the FIFA World Cup games at Foxborough. He also shared tips on when to go to the urgent care versus the emergency department for common summer-related injuries.

More people into the state ups the odds of people who will need medical care.

06/01/2026

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 and 2025. “This has really happened over the last few years, and we are seeing a wide range of injuries,” said Dr. Stephanie Ruest, an emergency physician at Hasbro Children’s," including a sharp increase in devastating brain injuries.

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…

06/01/2026

We want to meet you! We’re hiring for a variety of positions at Brown Health Medical Group at Hawthorn Medical Associates in Dartmouth and hosting an in-person interview day on June 10. Schedule an interview with a hiring manager for outpatient positions. Visit our website to see all available positions and register for the event. https://www.brownhealth.org/events/hiring-event-brown-health-medical-group-hawthorn-medical-associates/june-10th-2026-1000am

05/29/2026

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!