Newport Hospital

Providing award-winning health care to patients on Aquidneck Island and beyond

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Welcome to Newport Hospital

Founded in 1873 as a 12-bed cottage hospital, Newport Hospital is a state-of-the-art, award-winning health care facility that offers a wide array of services to the community. In addition to an emergency department that treats patients from Newport and surrounding towns, the hospital provides diagnostic and surgical services and is home to the renowned Vanderbilt Rehabilitation Center and the award-winning Noreen Stonor Drexel Birthing Center.

Introducing Brown University Health

Lifespan has become Brown University Health. Our new name reflects our expanded affiliation with Brown University,  designed to strengthen top-quality patient care, medical education and biomedical research in Southern New England. 

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Newport Hospital: Celebrating 150 Years

Newport Hospital was founded 150 years ago, in 1873. We invite you to join us in a series of events to honor the role of Newport Hospital in our community and celebrate the generations of supporters, providers, and friends who have made it possible to access top-notch healthcare close to home.

Featured Centers & Services

Offering hundreds of specialized programs for our patients

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Vanderbilt Rehabilitation Center

Lifespan’s Vanderbilt Rehabilitation Center offers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient rehab services. The care team uses the latest technology to ensure excellent patient outcomes.

Lifespan Orthopedics Institute

The Lifespan Orthopedics Institute at Newport Hospital specializes in providing care for the whole body. Learn more about the team and their full spectrum of orthopedic services, including total joint replacements, sports medicine, and hand and spine surgeries.

Pharmacy Residency Program

Lifespan Pharmacy

The Lifespan Pharmacy at Newport Hospital provides convenient, fast, professional service. With automatic courtesy refills, low-cost over-the-counter medications, and walk-in vaccinations, this is your one stop shop for your pharmacy needs.

Give to Newport Hospital

Every day we treat hundreds of patients who rely on Newport 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. Support from our community is the cornerstone of everything we do.

Every gift, no matter the size, makes an important difference. Your generosity today is an investment in quality patient care on Aquidneck Island tomorrow. Please join us!

Brown University Health in the Media

In the Media

Here are some of the stories making headlines.

We make daily headlines for the amazing work that happens here. Visit our newsroom to view the many local and national stories about our hospitals, programs, and patients. 

Newport Hospital Locations

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

Upcoming Events

Nov
14
Parenting Matters: A Mindful Check-In
Join Bradley Hospital and Brown University Health Community Health Institute for this free, virtual, interactive training designed to provide individuals the opportunity to understand how their...
Nov
21
Exploring Autism: A Deep Dive
This presentation is designed to provide participants with up-to-date information on the neurodevelopmental characteristics of autism. This workshop is appropriate for those who are new to autism, as...