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Gastroenterology, Surgery, UrologyAug 21
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The Miriam HospitalPatients with ostomies, and their spouses/caregivers, are invited to attend this new support group, which will include educational presentations, product displays, and an opportunity to share with other patients. Certified ostomy nurses Mary V. Cabral, APRN-CNP, CWOCN-AP, and Erin Dellagrotta, BSN-...
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Surgery, Weight LossAug 21
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The Miriam HospitalThis small group setting is for patients-only who have had bariatric surgery ; must be at least six months post-op. This group meets on the third Monday of each month on the first floor. The group may cancel on holidays or in bad weather so it is always best to contact to verify. Free. For more...
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OBGYN and Women's Health, Pediatric MedicineAug 22
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Newport HospitalThis postpartum support group is offered to assist new mothers and provide support in the first few weeks of breastfeeding. Moms are encouraged to share their ideas and concerns with other new mothers. The group is facilitated by a board-certified lactation consultant and meets weekly on Thursdays...
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Cancer, DermatologyAug 23
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Rhode Island Hospital, Hasbro Children's Hospital, The Miriam Hospital, Newport Hospital, Bradley Hospital, Gateway HealthcareIn collaboration with the Partnership to Reduce Cancer in RI, Brown Dermatology, the Rhode Island Departments of Health and DEM, Bank Newport, Rhode Island 211, the United Way, NBC 10, and the Women's Dermatologic Society, the Lifespan Community Health Institute will offer the Skin Check series...
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Cardiology and Cardiac SurgeryAug 24
Lifespan Community Health Institute and the African Alliance of Rhode Island will hold a free blood pressure screening on August 24, 2019. Participants must be 19 years or older. No registration is required for this event. For more information please contact Marianne Stepanian at 401-444-8063 or...
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Surgery, Weight LossSep 2
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The Miriam HospitalThis all-inclusive meeting is offered for pre-op and post-op patients and those just investigating bariatric surgery ; family members welcome. This group meets on the first Monday of each month from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Hurvitz 1 Conference Room and the fourth Tuesday from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. in the...
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DiabetesSep 2
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The Miriam HospitalThis support group provides an opportunity to meet and exchange information with other people who have diabetes . This group meets monthly on first Monday of the month (unless the Monday is a holiday, meeting will be held the following Monday) in the main building in the conference room near the...
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Pediatric MedicineSep 3
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Hasbro Children's HospitalThe Rhode Island State Senate Open Charity Golf Tournament will take place on Tuesday, September 3, 2019. Proceeds from the event will benefit Hasbro Children's Hospital. Agenda Event Time Registration and lunch 11:30 a.m. Shotgun tee off 12:45 p.m. Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres will follow The...
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Mental Health and Behavioral HealthSep 4
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Bradley HospitalA support group of the local chapter of Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (CHADD), the national non-profit organization which provides education and support for adults and children with ADHD. This group meets monthly on Wednesdays in the Pine Room. The group may cancel...
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Mental Health and Behavioral HealthSep 6
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Bradley HospitalJaqueline Nesi, PhD will present "Adolescent Social Media Use and Mental Health" on Friday, September 6, 2019 as a part of Bradley Hospital's educational series in contemporary social work practice . This event is offered as a professional development service of Bradley Hospital's department of...
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Men's HealthSep 7
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The Miriam HospitalThe Miriam Hospital and The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University offer Walk with a Doc, a program for everyone interested in taking steps to a healthier lifestyle. Each event begins with a brief discussion of a health topic with local physicians, such as Mark Paulos, MD of the Men's...
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Addiction and Recovery, Mental Health and Behavioral HealthSep 9
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Newport HospitalNewport Hospital, the Gruben Charitable Foundation and Salve Regina University will present a free, one-day behavioral health symposium on Monday, September 9, 2019. Experts at the symposium will share evidence-based knowledge for attendees to put into practice. They will address addiction,...
Most Recent News
August 14, 2019
Hope "Happy" van Beuren cuts the ribbon for the expanded and renovated John A. and Hope H. van Beuren Emergency Department. Pictured from left to right are Norey Dotterer Cullen, chair of the Newport...
August 9, 2019
Rhode Islanders who have come to trust Lifespan and its affiliated hospitals for delivering health with care will soon be able to access the same high-quality service for minor medical conditions at...
August 2, 2019
The Miriam Hospital received two prestigious accolades when U.S. News & World Report came out with its annual Best Hospitals report for 2019-20 : The Miriam was not only named a Best Regional...
July 2, 2019
Newport Hospital has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes the hospital’s...
July 1, 2019
Gary Bubly, M.D., MHCI, FACEP, whose long career at The Miriam Hospital includes six years as medical director of the Emergency Department, is the recipient of the 2019 Charles “Bud” Kahn, M.D.,...
July 1, 2019
Urologic surgeon Gyan Pareek, M.D. , has received the 2019 Riesman Family Excellence in Teaching Award, which recognizes a Miriam Hospital physician who teaches at The Warren Alpert Medical School of...