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Happy National Radiologic Technology Week! “This week celebrates and recognizes the amazing work of radiology technologists in healthcare. Clearly, we could not provide care without the expertise, diligence, and compassion provided by our technologists,” says Diana Diaz, vice president of medical imaging. “We are extremely proud of the work they do here at Brown University Health. We appreciate and value your hard work every day, and hope that everyone joins us to celebrate and honor our technologist’s valuable contributions, not just this week, but every week.” #MedicalImaging #RadiologyTechnology #ThankYou

Recently, members of the Brown Health Medical Group Primary Care (formerly Coastal Medical) team presented at Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island's quarterly forum, discussing our initiatives to promote health equity in the communities we serve. By leveraging data-driven quality measures and actively engaging through #community health and #prevention programs, we are providing patients with the support needed to address important health concerns. Learn more about the programs available to our patients at https://lnkd.in/eiPvTfrJ #BHMGPrimaryCare 

The Miriam Hospital recently hosted three surveyors during our 7th Magnet Site Visit. Leigh Hubbard, Magnet Program Manager at the hospital, said this: "The three surveyors who were on site talked with over 350 individuals, mostly clinical RNs, about how they influenced their workplace, their clinical practice, and their professional development. They were inspired by the collaboration between nursing and other healthcare professionals and within nursing across departments. Their final thoughts were uplifting: The Miriam Hospital is a place where you don't feel alone, where clinical inquiry and innovation is commonplace and where the nurse has a voice in decision-making." The Miriam Hospital is one of an elite group of hospitals nationwide and internationally to achieve Magnet designation six times. Miriam has earned this highest nursing credential through extensive application processes every four years. Thank you so much to everyone who worked tirelessly to prepare for this site visit as we go for our seventh Magnet designation. #TheMiriamHospital #MagnetProgram #RegisteredNurses

Alissa Savignano was first drawn to #radiology when her beloved dog, Jake, was extremely sick. “I kept thinking that if only I could take a look inside then I could figure out what was wrong with him.” That thought is what spurred Alissa to go back to school to become an #ultrasound technician and help uncover the answers to her patients’ questions. At Rhode Island Hospital, Alissa appreciates the fast-paced days of working at a Level 1 Trauma Center—and of course, “working alongside the best coworkers and the most amazing radiologist is so rewarding.” We’re #hiring for a range of diagnostic #imaging positions across the Brown University Health system in Rhode Island and southern Massachusetts. See them all at https://lnkd.in/gm4_mDd6

Join us for the Fall 2024 Bradley Conference series! This virtual series is designed to provide expert education for psychologists, social workers, physicians, nurses, counselors, speech/language and occupational therapists, teachers, and other professionals who work with children, adolescents or adults. Learn more and register online at https://lnkd.in/eSeF3PS #BradleyHospital #BradleyConference #MentalHealth #ProfessionalDevelopment

Better understanding the relationship between social media use and mental health is why the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is funding research out of Brown University Health. "We have a lot of ideas about the impact social media might be playing, but we don't have a lot of great evidence," said Dr. Jackie Nesi, a clinical psychologist at Rhode Island Hospital who will be leading this $4.09 million research. Read the story: https://lnkd.in/esgAapy7 #RhodeIslandHospital #MentalHealth #ResearchStudy #SocialMedia

 We’re proud to announce Curt Beckwith, MD, FACP, FIDSA, has been appointed as the director of the Division of Infectious Diseases at Brown University Health and The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. Prior to this appointment, Dr. Beckwith served as the program director of the Infectious Diseases Fellowship at Brown for 11 years. Dr. Beckwith provides ambulatory care for patients with HIV at the Infectious Diseases and Immunology Center at The Miriam Hospital, along with attending to the inpatient Infectious Diseases consultation services of the division. Learn more about Dr. Beckwith on our website https://lnkd.in/eHejst5H #Congratulations #InfectiousDiseases #TheMiriamHospital

Happy Halloween from all of us at Brown University Health! We celebrated across the system with fun costumes, treats, and pumpkin decorating contests. A big thank you to everyone who organized the festivities at the hospitals and primary care practices, and to everyone who participated!

Our newest FREE job training program is now recruiting for our upcoming class! Start a career in healthcare as a Sterile Processing Technician—a medical professional who supports safe and efficient surgical procedures. This free program provides classroom training, hands-on experience, work-readiness and employability skills training, and the possibility of job placement immediately following the program. Learn more about our Sterile Processing Technician program and register for an information session on our website: https://lnkd.in/gHKiZkKB

The idea of physical and occupational therapy is often associated with recovery after surgery, broken bones, or a stroke. But those with breast cancer may also find it beneficial. In fact, rehabilitation during and after breast cancer treatment can reduce the treatment side effects and help with the recovery process.