Rhode Island Hospital

Jonathan Drake, MD with patient

Welcome to Rhode Island Hospital

Rhode Island Hospital is the state’s largest hospital, and its only Level I trauma center and verified burn 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.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information

The safety of our patients and staff remains our highest priority. Lifespan has taken steps to make sure our facilities remain a safe place for everyone and to reduce the risk of exposure to coronavirus COVID-19.

Anyone experiencing a fever or respiratory symptoms should NOT come unannounced to a doctor's office. We ask that you contact your primary care provider or the Rhode Island Department of Health’s screening line at 401-222-8022.

Meet Dr. Saul Weingart

Meet Rhode Island Hospital President Saul Weingart, MD, and learn about his vision for the hospital in an interview with WJAR NBC 10.

Norman Prince Spine Institute

The new Norman Prince Spine Institute at Lifespan launched in October, replacing the Comprehensive Spine Centers at Rhode Island and Newport hospitals to coordinate and expand neurosurgical spine-related activities across the entire Lifespan system.

The Norman Prince Spine Institute will offer cutting-edge care to patients across the southern New England region and will also serve as a national and international destination center for spine care, education, and research.

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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 Strutual Heart Program

Lifespan Cardiovascular Institute

We provide exceptional diagnostic, interventional, surgical and rehabilitative cardiac care. 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.

Rhode Island Hospital Locations

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

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.

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