Rhode Island Hospital

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Welcome to Rhode Island Hospital

Rhode Island Hospital is the state’s largest hospital, and its only Level I Trauma Center.

The principal teaching hospital of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Rhode Island Hospital provides comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services, as well as expertise in cancer, cardiology, emergency medicine, neurosciences, orthopedics and more.

Award-winning patient care is our hallmark.

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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Cece, Surgical Technologist at Rhode Island Hospital

Join Our Team

Today, 16,000 people work at Lifespan, bringing their unique skills, experiences and compassion to their jobs every day. Join us in delivering health with care.

Featured Centers & Services

Offering hundreds of specialized programs for our patients.

Valve and Structural Heart Surgery Team

Lifespan Cardiovascular Institute

Our comprehensive cardiac services include cardiac diagnostic testing and intervention, cardiac rehabilitation, heart failure management, congenital heart disease management and programs for lipid management, management of hypertension and disease prevention.

The Comprehensive Stroke Center

We offer the most advanced stroke treatment and diagnosis techniques and technology available in the world. As a Comprehensive Stroke Center, our team specializes in evaluating and treating the most complex stroke cases.

Lifespan Cancer Institute

Our nationally renowned physicians include surgical, medical, interventional and radiation oncologists. Our providers sub-specialize in specific cancer types and work together in multidisciplinary clinics to provide state-of-the-art care to both adults and children.

Giving to Rhode Island Hospital

Give to Rhode Island Hospital

Every day we treat hundreds of patients who rely on Rhode Island 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. Philanthropy is the cornerstone of everything we do. Every gift, no matter the size, makes an important difference and is an investment in the future of compassionate care, research, and medical education in southeastern New England.

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. 

Rhode Island Hospital Locations

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

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