Hospital Association of Rhode Island

Rhode Island hospitals continue to deliver nationally recognized care.

Congratulations to Brown University Health's Rhode Island Hospital, Newport Hospital and The Miriam Hospital for earning American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines Gold recognition for excellence in stroke care.

This recognition is a reminder that sustained investment in clinical care, technology & skilled healthcare professionals translates into better outcomes for patients across our state.
https://pbn.com/4-brown-university-health-hospitals-receive-american-health-association-awards/

A strong healthcare system starts with strong primary care.

When communities invest in primary care, patients gain better access to preventive services, chronic disease management, and coordinated care. Helping people stay healthier reduces avoidable hospital visits.

Listen to Dr. McGookin of Brown University Health talk about how expanding access to primary care is an investment in the health of Rhode Islanders:

Community Focus: Dr. Edward McGookin on primary care in Rhode Island Dr. Edward McGookin, Chief of Primary Care at Brown University Health, joined Community Focus on 12 News at 4 Wednesday to discuss the state of primary care in Rhode Island.

Rhode Island's blood supply is still critically low, with only about two days of blood available for hospitals across the state. Every donation helps ensure patients receive lifesaving care when they need it most.

If you're eligible, consider donating today:

Donor Center Locations Enter your zip code to find a RIBC blood donation location or blood drive near you in Rhode Island & Middletown, CT. Donate today. Save lives tomorrow.

The RI Dept. of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities & Hospitals, with the University of Rhode Island, is conducting a statewide survey to understand better the needs, gaps, and experiences related to mental health and substance use services.

Feedback from individuals with lived experience, behavioral health providers, and family members or caregivers will help inform the state's federal Mental Health and Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services Block Grants and guide future funding and service planning.

Take the survey here: https://uri.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5ckThscB7P3DPZs?fbclid=IwY2xjawTEwhFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFVako2MVhpWWllbjlXTGRxc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHohNwNCh5SPRhvnBGT_VLaCRCbUuhVXREy-wlk7fJcnU-fDVzdQoCg2okWOf_aem_97fq1EgS7F7wRTc1YhRFCg

SAVE THE DATE📅

Join us on Thursday, November 19 for HARI's 2026 Annual Meeting: Beyond the Ballot.

This year, we will bring together healthcare, policy, academic, and state leaders from across Rhode Island for discussions on the political landscape following the 2026 midterm elections. We're honored to welcome Jonathan Lemire, co-host of Morning Joe on MS NOW and staff writer at The Atlantic, as this year's keynote speaker.

Registration is now open! https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/qdbb8hu

Blood supplies are under pressure in Rhode Island and across the country.

Summer months typically bring fewer donors while hospitals see increased demand from trauma cases and other emergencies. Maintaining a strong blood supply is essential to ensuring patients receive care when they need it most.

If you're eligible, consider donating blood this summer. Your donation could save a life.

Schedule an appointment with the Rhode Island Blood Center:

Donor Portal - Rhode Island Blood Center / Connecticut Blood Center By logging in we can connect your profile to your donation history. This allows you to schedule appointments, track donation history and more.

Our partners at Brown University Health are sharing an important reminder: blood donations can only come from you.

If you're eligible to donate, please make an appointment and be a part of ending this .

While even one overdose is too many, Rhode Island has made significant progress in reducing overdose deaths, which are down 50%, according to the latest statistics.

Learn how to recognize and prevent overdoses and upgrade your kit at https://preventoverdoseri.org/.

The Rhode Island Department of Health & Brown University Health Dermatology will be conducting free skin cancer screenings at several RI beaches this summer.

TODAY: Roger Wheeler State Beach on Saturday, July 18 from 11-1.
Scarborough State Beach (North) on Saturday, July 25 from 11-1 and Friday, August 14 from 1:30 -3:30.
Lincoln Woods State Park beach on Saturday, August 22, from 11-1.

Learn more:

Free ‘Skin Check’ Screenings to be Available at Rhode Island Beaches | Department of Health Free ‘Skin Check’ Screenings to be Available at Rhode Island Beaches Published on Tuesday, July 07, 2026 Between mid-July and mid-August, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH), Brown Health Dermatology, and partners statewide will be making free skin cancer screenings available at select...

How can we build a more equitable healthcare system for justice-involved individuals?

Join leaders from healthcare, corrections, public health, and policy on July 23 for Justice Assistance's Community & Justice: Partnerships to Transform Health Access.

This free conference will explore strategies to reduce health disparities, strengthen trauma-informed care, and foster collaboration across sectors.

Sign up here:

Bridging Community & Justice: Partnerships To Transform Health Access Justice Assistance and the Brown University School of Public Health will present their second annual conference on criminal justice in Rhode Island on July 23, 2026, at the Brown University School of Public Health, 121 South Main St., Providence. ...