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Bradley Hospital’s Access Center is a key entry point for families, pediatricians, schools, and community providers seeking psychiatric help for children and adolescents. When and how should pediatricians and parents use this service? Learn more in this edition of Pediatric Notes: https://lnkd.in/eFjfNJSH

Sara Pereira, a physical therapist at Saint Anne’s Hospital, knows first-hand how instrumental physical therapy can be. “Early experiences with family members showed me how physical therapy could change lives, and that inspired me to pursue this career.” Sara spends her days working closely with patients as part of their care team, evaluating their needs, developing treatment plans, and monitoring progress. Since joining the Saint Anne’s outpatient physical therapy team, Sara has been able to grow her skills, learning specialty skills with the LSVT BIG program to better serve patients with Parkinson’s disease. “I value the supportive and welcoming environment at Brown University Health,” says Sara. “Having strong teamwork, resources and encouragement has helped me grow as a therapist.”  Join a supportive team that helps you grow in your career—visit jobs.brownhealth.org to see open positions and learn more about the benefits at Brown University Health. #PhysicalTherapy #OpenPositions #NowHiring

We recently held Brown University Health's 32nd Annual Research Day at Rhode Island Hospital! This year we received a record 160 abstract submissions from researchers across Rhode Island and neighboring regions, marking the highest participation in the event’s history. Medical and science researchers gathered to share current developments in research, new discoveries and explore future possibilities. “Research and education are central to our mission and all of you have done a remarkable job growing and strengthening that mission in the most challenging of times” said John Fernandez, Brown University Health President and CEO.

Mitral valve regurgitation is the most common type of heart valve disease. Dr. Kaushik Mandal urges everyone who has been diagnosed with this disease to work with a cardiovascular specialist, even in asymptomatic cases. Learn more about heart valve disease on the Be Well blog: https://lnkd.in/eQNCdTm9

📢 Take your nursing career to the next level! Brown University Health is hiring emergency nurses for all six of our hospitals, throughout Rhode Island and Massachusetts. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, relocation reimbursement, and a nursing leadership team that supports your safety and success.  Register for our virtual hiring event on December 5 to meet with hiring managers across our academic health system! https://lnkd.in/e3xVR-7v

Dr. Dana Guyer, a palliative care physician at Brown University Health Cancer Institute, has been honored with the Dr. Herbert Rakatansky Award for exemplary professionalism and humanitarian service from the Rhode Island Medical Society. This prestigious honor recognizes individuals for extraordinary professionalism, compassion and dedication to their patients.  https://lnkd.in/ejFX6R5P #Congratulations #PalliativeCare #RhodeIslandMedicalSociety

We're pleased to announce that Rhode Island Hospital, The Miriam Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital, and Newport Hospital all received an "A" Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit upholding the standard of patient safety in hospitals and ambulatory centers.  “The teams at Rhode Island, The Miriam, Newport, and Saint Anne’s hospitals, showcase Brown University Health’s commitment to delivering outstanding patient care across our facilities,” said Sarah Frost, chief of hospital operations and president of Rhode Island Hospital and Hasbro Children’s Hospital. Learn more about this recognition on our website: https://lnkd.in/eddktVnf.

Join us on November 20th for a free virtual Parenting Matters Workshop! Parents, caregivers, and professionals who work with children can benefit from the wisdom of top child development and behavior professionals, from the comfort of home! The topic for this workshop is the Playbook for De-escalating Youth, presented by Susan Pacheco, LCSW and Tiffany Moroch, LMHC. Learn more and register on our website https://lnkd.in/ey_a9kyu

Dr. Meredith Wasserman of the Minimally Invasive Urology Institute recently performed the first in New England implantation of the AltaViva device. This device, placed discreetly near the ankle, is the newest generation of implantable neuromodulation for bladder control—providing a minimally invasive, cutting-edge alternative when medications and other therapies aren’t working. Learn more about Medtronic’s AltaViva and the Minimally Invasive Urology Institute on our website https://lnkd.in/esDqV6HB.

Brown Health Medical Group Primary Care was honored to sponsor and attend the Rhode Island Free Clinic Founders’ Event, where Carrie Bridges—President of the RI Free Clinic and Vice President of Community Health and Equity Services at Brown University Health—delivered inspirational remarks highlighting the clinic’s vital work. Primary Care team members joined in celebrating the Clinic’s many years of dedicated service to our community. A heartfelt thank you to the Rhode Island Free Clinic for the incredible care and support that they continue to provide to the underserved in the community. #BrownHealthPrimaryCare