At every stage of life, men are encouraged to consider three equally important aspects of their health—physical health, mental health and social connection. Men’s Health Week and Men’s Health Month raise awareness of how these aspects work together and remind men to take charge of their health.

The Brown University Health Cardiovascular Institute has opened a new office in South County providing patients with comprehensive cardiology services. The new office is located at 25 South County Commons Way, Suite B6, Wakefield, RI. For more information or to schedule an appointment please call 401-606-1004.

Four hospitals within the Brown University Health system received an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit upholding the standard of patient safety in hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers. The four hospitals gaining this distinction in patient safety are Rhode Island Hospital, The Miriam Hospital, Newport Hospital and Saint Anne’s Hospital.

Rhode Island Hospital Comprehensive Stroke Center has earned the prestigious recertification from the Joint Commission for the 10th consecutive year. “Our team is proud to deliver world-class care to our patients,” said Melissa Harmon, MSN, RN, ASC-BC, Manager, Comprehensive Stroke Center.