The Miriam Hospital is ranked first among Rhode Island Hospitals by US News and World Report's 2025 to 2026 rankings.
For the 14th year in a row, the hospital was named a “Best Regional Hospital,” placing it among just 13% of more than 4,400 hospitals nationwide to earn a numerical ranking in a state, metro area, and medical specialty.
The Miriam Hospital has also achieved Magnet Recognition for excellence in nursing since 1998, and it remains one of only a handful of hospitals nationwide to maintain this elite designation for seven consecutive cycles, one of only four hospitals worldwide.
Lifespan has become Brown University Health. Our new name reflects our expanded affiliation with Brown University, designed to strengthen top-quality patient care, medical education and biomedical research in Southern New England.
The Total Joint Center at the Miriam Hospital is the region’s highest volume joint replacement center with clinical and quality outcomes that rank among the best in the nation. Total hip, knee, or shoulder replacement is far from just an operation at our center: All of our services focus on the patient experience from initial consultation through recovery.
Offering a safe, comprehensive approach to treating adult and teen obesity, the award-winning Center for Medical and Surgical Weight Loss provides personalized, quality care and multidisciplinary services ranging from long-term nutritional and behavior modification and patient support groups to a full complement of bariatric surgeries and state-of-the-art laparoscopic and minimally invasive technologies.
The Minimally Invasive Urology Institute (MIUI) is committed to delivering excellence in urologic care, research, and education. The MIUI offers cutting-edge treatments and specialized urologic care to patients through a variety of minimally invasive surgical options, such as laparoscopic and robot-assisted procedures. Our goal is to preserve function and restore patients to health.
Today, 20,000 people work at Brown University Health, bringing their unique skills, experiences and compassion to their jobs every day. Join us in delivering health with care.
Every day we treat hundreds of patients who rely on The Miriam Hospital for the very best care available. And every day, we rely on support from caring people like you to help ensure our vital work continues. Philanthropy is the cornerstone of everything we do. Each gift, no matter the size, makes an enormous difference and is an investment in the future of compassionate care, research, and medical education for our community. Please join us!
