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OBGYN and Women's Health, Pediatric MedicineDec 12
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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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Brain and SpineDec 12
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Rhode Island HospitalThis Epilepsy Foundation-run program for people with epilepsy meets monthly on different dates at Rhode Island Hospital. The meetings take place on the 5th floor of the APC building at Rhode Island Hospital. For more information please contact group facilitator, Christina Vilardi by phone at 401-...
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Mental Health and Behavioral HealthDec 13
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Bradley HospitalCatherine Horton, LICSW will present "An Overview of Attachment Theory and Implications for Treatment" on Friday, December 13, 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...
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Respiratory Care and PulmonologyDec 14
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Rhode Island HospitalThis support group is designed to provide advocacy, education, and access to resources for patients living with pulmonary hypertension. This group typically meets on the second Saturday of the month (except July, August). Family and friends welcome to attend. Lunch is provided. The group may cancel...
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Gastroenterology, Surgery, UrologyDec 18
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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 LossDec 18
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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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Men's HealthJan 4
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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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Mental Health and Behavioral HealthJan 4
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Bradley HospitalKelly Taber Chasse, MSW, PhD will present "Child and Adolescent Grief and Loss" on Saturday, January 4, 2020 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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Cardiology and Cardiac SurgeryJan 11
Lifespan Community Health Institute and the African Alliance of Rhode Island will hold a free blood pressure screening on January 11, 2020 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Participants must be 19 years or older. No registration is required for this event. For more information please contact Marianne...
Jan 13
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The Miriam HospitalThe Miriam Hospital will host a volunteer information session for adults on Monday, January 13, 2020. The session is an opportunity to learn more about volunteer opportunities at The Miriam Hospital. This session is intended for adults only . Register Registration is required. There is a limit of...
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Mental Health and Behavioral HealthJan 13
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Bradley HospitalThis Asperger/Autism Network of Rhode Island support group is for adults with Asperger's or autism and is facilitated by Arthur Mercurio, PhD. It meets monthly on second Monday of the month at the Bradley Hospital Main building. (If the Monday is a holiday, meetings are held on the following Monday...
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Mental Health and Behavioral HealthJan 13
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Bradley HospitalThis Asperger/Autism Network of Rhode Island offers a support group is for parents of adults with Asperger's or autism and is facilitated by Toby Liebowitz. It meets monthly on the second Monday of the month at the Bradley Hospital main building. (If the Monday is a holiday, meetings are held on...
Most Recent News
December 12, 2019
PUBLIC NOTICE Scheduled visit for MAGNET RECOGNITION PROGRAM® The Miriam Hospital was designated as a Magnet organization in 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010, and 2015 by the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program®...
December 4, 2019
Lifespan today reported a loss of $55 million from operations without investment income in fiscal year 2019, which ended September 30, 2019. With investment income, loss from operations was close to...
November 18, 2019
Developer and Lifespan supporter Sheryl Amaral cuts the ribbon for 180 Corliss St. with Arthur J. Sampson (left), president of The Miriam Hospital, and Timothy J. Babineau, M.D., president and CEO of...
November 11, 2019
MIDDLETOWN, R.I. – A new Lifespan Urgent Care is now open and ready to serve patients of all ages on Aquidneck Island. The new location, the second Lifespan Urgent Care to be established in Rhode...
November 1, 2019
Cancer physician, molecular researcher collaborate on study of new way to deliver medicine inside cancer cells PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Researchers at Rhode Island Hospital have employed nanotechnology to...
October 24, 2019
Martha B. Mainiero, M.D., has recently joined the Lifespan Board of Directors. The Lifespan Board of Directors has elected a new member - Martha B. Mainiero, M.D., F.A.C.R., F.S.B.I. The volunteer...