Rhode Island Hospital

Nurse

Welcome to Rhode Island Hospital

Rhode Island Hospital is the state’s largest hospital, and its only Level I Trauma Center.

The principal teaching hospital of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Rhode Island Hospital provides comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services, as well as expertise in cancer, cardiology, emergency medicine, neurosciences, orthopedics and more.

Award-winning patient care is our hallmark.

Lifespan to Become Brown University Health

Later this year, Lifespan will become Brown University Health. Our expanded affiliation is designed to strengthen top-quality patient care, medical education and biomedical research in Rhode Island. 

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Cece, Surgical Technologist at Rhode Island Hospital

Join Our Team

Today, 16,000 people work at Lifespan, bringing their unique skills, experiences and compassion to their jobs every day. Join us in delivering health with care.

Featured Centers & Services

Offering hundreds of specialized programs for our patients.

Valve and Structural Heart Surgery Team

Lifespan Cardiovascular Institute

Our comprehensive cardiac services include cardiac diagnostic testing and intervention, cardiac rehabilitation, heart failure management, congenital heart disease management and programs for lipid management, management of hypertension and disease prevention.

The Comprehensive Stroke Center

We offer the most advanced stroke treatment and diagnosis techniques and technology available in the world. As a Comprehensive Stroke Center, our team specializes in evaluating and treating the most complex stroke cases.

Lifespan Cancer Institute

Our nationally renowned physicians include surgical, medical, interventional and radiation oncologists. Our providers sub-specialize in specific cancer types and work together in multidisciplinary clinics to provide state-of-the-art care to both adults and children.

Giving to Rhode Island Hospital

Give to Rhode Island Hospital

Every day we treat hundreds of patients who rely on Rhode Island 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. Every gift, no matter the size, makes an important difference and is an investment in the future of compassionate care, research, and medical education in southeastern New England.

Lifespan in the Media

In the Media

Here are some of the stories making headlines.

We make daily headlines for the amazing work that happens here. Visit our newsroom to view the many local and national stories about our hospitals, programs, and patients. 

Rhode Island Hospital Locations

Located throughout the state, with some of our most popular locations here.

Upcoming Events

Nov
8

Lifespan Research Day 2024

The Lifespan Office of Research will be hosting its Annual Research Day on Friday, November 8. The event will be headlined by a presentation from Russell J. McCulloh, MD, from the University of...

Nov
21

Exploring Autism: A Deep Dive

This presentation is designed to provide participants with up-to-date information on the neurodevelopmental characteristics of autism. This workshop is appropriate for those who are new to autism, as...