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Vanderbilt Rehabilitation Center at Newport Hospital Earns CARF Re-Accreditation

Vanderbilt Rehabilitation Center (VRC) at Newport Hospital is one of only eight CARF-accredited adult inpatient rehabilitation centers in New England and one of only six with stroke specialty accreditation.

Expanded Heart Surgery Team Brings Advanced Care Closer to Home

With the addition of new cardiovascular surgeons and leadership, Brown University Health is improving access to specialized, patient-centered heart care throughout Southeastern New England.

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Taking Flight: Your Guide to Traveling After Joint Replacement

August 27, 2026

At The Miriam Hospital’s Total Joint Center, we want to ensure your new hip or knee doesn't just improve your mobility...

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Gastroparesis: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options

David A. Leenen, MD

August 20, 2026

You’ve likely experienced feeling really full after eating. For patients with gastroparesis, that full feeling can come...

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Addressing Mental Health Stigma in Teens

Tanuja P. Gandhi, MD

August 18, 2026

Teens sometimes feel uncomfortable talking about personal problems and mental health concerns with their families...

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Men, Low T, and the Facts

Martin Miner, MD

August 13, 2026

What is testosterone? Testosterone is a hormone. For men, it is primarily produced in the testicles. It is most often...

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Dysphagia: What It Is, What Causes It, and How It’s Treated

Breezy Bringhurst, MS, CCC, SLP

August 11, 2026

Imagine sitting at a dinner table and watching a loved one coughing, red-faced throughout the meal. This is...

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Be a Quitter! The Benefits of Smoking Cessation and How to Start Quitting

Ernestine Jennings, PhD

August 4, 2026

Today is a great day to quit smoking! Many ex-smokers say quitting smoking may be the hardest thing you ever do, but it...

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Upcoming Events

Aug

27

Behavioral Health Hiring Event

Brown University Health is hosting an interview day hiring event for a variety of behavioral health positions, including: Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses Nursing Assistants Psychiatric...

Aug

29

Goodfellas Motorcycle Club 10th Annual Bike Run

Join the 10th Annual Bike Run hosted by Goodfellas Motorcycle Club to benefit Hasbro Children's on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Registration opens at 9:30 a.m. with a 11 a.m. ride start. The bike run...

Sep

1

Newport for the Back-to-School Bash

Join the Brown University Health Community Health Institute in Newport for the Back-to-School Bash. Come learn about Brown University Health community programs and resources and practice hands-only...

Sep

3

Mental Health First Aid for Adults

Join us for this in-person, eight-hour course on providing mental health first aid for adults. Mental Health First Aid is an eight-hour course that gives non-behavioral health specialists the skills...

Sep

13

Join Us: 2026 Tour De Rhody for Cancer Research

Tour De Rhody is a scenic bicycle ride supporting the Tour De Rhody Cancer Research Fund at the Brown University Health Cancer Institute. Riders will enjoy a unique route through the Scituate...

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