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Announcements
Breast Health Center Opens at Kent
Kent and Women & Infants have formed a unique collaboration to ensure comprehensive breast care is available to women in our community, joining the dedicated medical professionals at Kent with some of the nation’s leading breast health experts from Women & Infants. Learn More
"Ask the Experts" About Home Health Care and Hospice
Experts from VNA of Care New England are answering your questions about the challenges facing individuals as they age, those caring for them, and the home health care services and resources that are available. Ask a Question
Whole Foods 5% Day Benefits Integrative Care Program
The three Whole Foods Market locations in Rhode Island will host a 5% Day on Tuesday, September 21 to benefit the Integrative Care Program in the Program in Women’s Oncology at Women & Infants. Learn More
Support the Robotic Surgery Program at Women & Infants
Want to become a stakeholder in one of the most significant initiatives in the history of women’s health care in Rhode Island? Learn more about how you can support the Robotic Surgery Program at Women & Infants.
Butler Selected as Beneficiary of Deutsche Bank Championship
Butler has been selected as one of Deutsche Bank’s charities in its Birdies for Charity Programs. The Deutsche Bank Championship is New England’s premier PGA Tour event, held at the TPC Boston. Pledges can be made to Butler in your own name or in honor of someone else. Learn More
Physical Therapist Receives Emerging Leader Award
Melissa Nassaney, PT, DPT, a physical therapist in the Program in Women’s Physical Therapy at Women & Infants, has been selected to receive the 2010 Emerging Leader Award from the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Press Release
Psychiatrist Joins the W&I Division of Behavioral Health
Catherine R. Friedman, MD has joined the staff in the Division of Women’s Behavioral Health. Dr. Friedman will provide care at Women & Infants’ Day Hospital, where she will provide treatment to pregnant and postpartum women suffering from depression, anxiety and other psychiatric disorders. Learn More
Women & Infants Clinicians to Serve on Centers for Scientific Review
Two researchers from Women & Infants have been selected to serve on Centers for Scientific Review in the Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health. Learn More
Perspectives on Imagination and Medicine
The "Perspectives on Imagination and Medicine" conference, scheduled for Friday, September 10, will explore whether clinicians can provide better care by tapping into the imagery in patients’ dreams, themes that crop up in artwork, or words that appear on paper. Learn More or Register Online
Butler Offers Expert Care for Addictions
Butler Hospital’s Alcohol and Drug Inpatient and Alcohol and Drug Day Treatment programs help people break free from their addictions and begin recovery. Our clinical staff specialize in treating substance abuse disorders and any underlying illnesses that can hinder recovery, such as anxiety or depression. Confidential Online Screening Tool
W&I Ranked in U.S. News & World Report’s 2010-11 Best Hospitals
Women & Infants has been ranked 26th in Gynecology in U.S. News & World Report’s 2010-11 Best Hospitals and will be featured in the August issue of U.S. News, available on newsstands July 27th. Learn More
Women & Infants Seeks Swimmers for Fundraiser
Women & Infants invites staff, physicians, friends and members of the community to “Be involved! Be inspired! Be moved!” by registering for its upcoming Swim Across America – Rhode Island fundraiser. The event is a 1/2- or 1-mile salt water swim at Roger Wheeler State Beach on Saturday, September 11th to raise money for the Program in Women's Oncology. Learn More
Research Focuses on Well-Being of Cancer Survivors
A research collaboration involving Dr. Don Dizon, from the Program in Women’s Oncology at Women & Infants, is probing the impact of exercise and relaxation on the health and emotional well-being of cancer survivors. Learn More
Kent Welcomes 2010 Resident Physicians
Kent Hospital welcomes six new residents in the Emergency Medicine program and two new residents in the Family Medicine program. There are currently a total of 29 resident physicians enrolled in the Graduate Medical Education Program. Press Release
Web-Exclusive Q&A: Oncology Nutrition
Studies indicate many ways people can change their lifestyle to ward off the threat of cancer or to improve survival chances. Lauren Solomon, RD, LDN, from the Program in Women’s Oncology, discusses a recent report issued by the World Cancer Research Fund. Oncology Nutrition FAQs
Women & Infants Recognized for National Diversity Award
The Institute for Diversity in Health Management recently recognized Women & Infants for its performance on the Institute’s “State of Health Care Diversity and Disparities: A Benchmark Study of US Hospitals.” Learn More
An Open Letter to the Patient Community
Dr. Joanna Cain, chief of obstetrics and gynecology at Women & Infants, has issued an open letter to the patient community about the recent IUD issue in our state. Letter from Dr. Joanna Cain
RI Department of Health Issues Advisory re: IUDs
The Rhode Island Department of Health has discovered that several local medical practices have been purchasing intrauterine devices (IUDs) not approved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and inserting them since January 2009. DOH Advisory and FAQs
Web-Exclusive Q&A: Women's Cancers and Breast Health
All last month, clinicians from the Program in Women's Oncology answered questions about genetic predisposition for cancer, genetic testing, symptoms of common cancers, treatments available, and ways you can adjust your lifestyle to lower your risk. Read the Answers; Watch Video Q&As
W&I Physician Elected President of Society for Reproductive Immunology
Dr. Surendra Sharma, a research scientist in the Department of Pediatrics, has been elected president of the American Society for Reproductive Immunology. Dr. Sharma is also deputy director of the National Institutes of Health Center of Biomedical Research Excellence in Perinatal Biology at Women & Infants and Brown. Learn More
Women & Infants and Brown Offer Infant and Child Mental Health Workshops
Women & Infants and the Alpert Medical School have announced a series of summer workshops through the Infant and Child Mental Health Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program, offered by the Brown Center for the Study of Children at Risk. Learn More
Rhode Island Foundation Honors John and Letitia Carter
The Rhode Island Foundation recently presented its Inspiring Partners Award to John and Letitia Carter, who were instrumental to the success of Women & Infants' ONWARD Campaign. Learn more and see a video tribute
Kent Physicians Honored with RI Monthly Top Doctors Recognition
Kent Hospital announces that 18 physicians have been honored with Rhode Island Monthly’s 2010 Top Doctors recognition. Press Release
Depression is a Treatable Condition
It's not just the blues and you can't just snap out of it. Depression reflects abnormalities in brain chemistry, and like other illnesses, requires medical treatment. Read more about how depression impacts everyone and take a free, confidential depression screening.
W&I Clinician Chairs FDA Advisory Panel
A recent New York Times story on a drug to help restore a depressed female sex drive also has an important connection to Women & Infants. Dr. Sandra Carson, director of the Center for Reproduction and Infertility, heads the advisory panel of the Food and Drug Administration reviewing the application. NYTimes
Dana Quigley Hosts 12th Annual Golf Challenge
The 12th Annual Butler Hospital with Dana Quigley and Friends Golf Challenge will be held on June 16 at the Crestwood Country Club. The event will raise funds to benefit Butler's programs and services, and it's not too late to join the fun. Press Release
Movement Disorders Program Improves Lives
Find out how deep brain stimulation and medication management improved the life of one young man with Parkinson’s disease. Read a local theater director’s views on stigma and identifying childhood risk for depression in the latest Behavioral Health Update.
In Their Own Words - Patients Share Experiences
Rich, Sheila, Ann and Nicki are members of Butler's Patient and Family Advisory Council. In Thier Own Words they share their experience, strength and hope in order to help others living with a mental illness. In Their Own Words
Care New England IS Director Receives 2010 Ones to Watch Award
Care New England has announced that Heather Hartman, Director IS Technical Services, has received a 2010 “Ones to Watch” award from IDG's CIO magazine and CIO executive council. Press Release
Researcher Identifies Biomarker for Early Detection of Ovarian Cancer
According to a study written by a team of researchers that included Richard Moore, MD, of Women & Infants, a biomarker for ovarian cancer now shows promise as a screening tool for early-stage disease. Press Release
May is Mental Health Month
Butler Hospital encourages people who are concerned about depression to take a free, confidential depression screening. Screenings are also available for bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and alcohol addiction.
Breast Lectureship Series Continues on June 8th
Ekaterina Tsiapali, MD, surgeon at the Women and Infants Breast Health Center, will present "Breast Cancer Screening and the Perioperative Use of MRI" on Tuesday, June 8th at 5:30 pm at the Breast Health Center. Parking is available, but seating is limited. Call 401-274-1122, ext 7263 to RSVP. CME credits are available.
Postpartum Smoking Relapse Drives Rest Assured Study
Rates of postpartum smoking relapse are high among women who quit smoking in anticipation of or during pregnancy. The long-term objective of the Rest Assured Study is to foster postpartum relapse prevention. Learn More
Web-Exclusive Q&A: Reproductive Genetics
Dr. Barbara O’Brien, director of the Reproductive Genetics Service at Women & Infants, discusses the field of reproductive genetics and how it can help couples planning to have a child or women who are already pregnant. Web Q&A: Reproductive Genetics
Bracelets Symbolize Nurse/Patient Connection
To provide comfort to patients during and after treatment, nurses on the W&I inpatient oncology unit created a unique bracelet that will be given to patients. To fund this project, the nurses are selling bracelets at area fashion shows and fairs. Learn more about the project and purchase a bracelet.
Women & Infants Signs Contract with Lance Armstrong Foundation
Unfortunately, some infertility patients cannot seek treatment because of insurance restrictions, income or other barriers. With this in mind, W&I Center for Reproduction and Infertility has become a proud member of Lance Armstrong's Livestrong’s Sharing Hope Program with a goal of increasing access to fertility preservation services for cancer patients. Learn More
Researcher Highlighted in Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
Research by Kristen Stone, PhD, of the Brown Center for the Study of Children at Risk, has been featured in a theme issue of Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine. Read more
2nd Annual Daffodil May Day Celebration
Butler Hospital is holding its 2nd Annual Daffodil Celebration for the community on Saturday, May 1st. This year, an Arts & Crafts Fair and a May Day Breakfast will be added to the festivities. Enjoy 15,000 blooming daffodils, tour Butler’s historic campus and get gardening tips from experts. Press Release.
Message from Kent Hospital's President and CEO
A message from Sandy Coletta, president and CEO, discussing the plan for the recovery and long-term viability of Kent Hospital. Read Message
Web-Exclusive Q&A: Economic Burden of Ovarian Cancer
As a gynecologic oncologist, Dr. Don S. Dizon sees women struggling with ovarian cancer every day. As a pragmatic scientist, he knows there are new treatments and medications being tested to help these women and that there is a financial cost to each. Web-Exclusive Q&A
Second Annual Ride/Walk for Roger Ferland, MD
Please join us on Saturday, June 12, 2010, for a fundraiser celebrating the life of Roger Ferland, MD – avid cyclist, teacher, mentor, and friend. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Roger Ferland Operating Room Initiative at Women & Infants. Info and Registration
Women & Infants Doctor Named Vice President of the ABOG
Dr. Sandra Carson, director of the Center for Reproduction and Infertility, has been named vice president of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG). Read more
Kent Implements Hypothermia Treatment
Kent Hospital announced it has implemented hypothermia treatment for patients who suffer an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. The cutting-edge treatment cools a patient’s body temperature and greatly reduces damage to both the heart and brain. Press Release
Nominees Sought for Unsung Hero Award
Each year, Women & Infants celebrates the unselfish actions of its nurses by awarding the Home Loan Annual Unsung Hero Award. The monetary award is given to a nurse who has performed a heroic act. To nominate a nurse, contact Noreen Mattis at 401-274-1122, ext. 1777 by April 26.
Women & Infants Launches Robotic Surgery Program for Women
Later this month, W&I will launch the region’s only robotic surgery program dedicated to the needs of women. Learn what types of robotic surgeries will be performed and how patients will benefit. Robotic Surgery Program
Fertility Preservation for Childhood Cancer Survivors
Unfortunately, the aggressive treatments for cancer may often render a child infertile. The likelihood that this will occur depends on the child’s age, type of cancer and treatment plan. The W&I Program for Fertility Preservation now offers options for fertility preservation in children. Learn More
Plaza Honors World War II Veterans
Kent Hospital is creating a new outdoor Plaza of Honor. Kent County Memorial Hospital was dedicated in 1951 in honor of Rhode Island’s World War II veterans. Buy a brick and honor a vet or anyone you choose! Brick pavers start at $150. Learn More
Women & Infants Participating in National Pilot Program
Women & Infants is one of 10 hospitals in the US participating in the pilot distribution of a new toolkit to help parents learn about early childhood attachment and develop skills necessary to create secure attachments with their children. Read more
National Study on Caring for Late Preterm Infants
Women & Infants is one of 15 sites across the US and Canada to participate in a research study looking to see if providing some additional, specialized nursing and parental care may help late preterm infants fare better as they go home and grow. Learn More
March of Dimes Ambassador Prompts Gift to Women & Infants' NICU
The March of Dimes seven-year-old National Ambassador has helped to facilitate a wonderful gift to the Women & Infants' NICU. Joshua Hoffman was born four months early, weighing only 1 pound, 11 ounces and spent 14 weeks in newborn intensive care. Press Release
Promising Research Results for Alzheimer’s Drug
Preliminary research results on a promising new drug to treat Alzheimer’s disease are in. Stephen P. Salloway, MD, MS, director of Butler's Memory and Aging Program, is the lead author of a larger clinical trial on the medication bapineuzemab. Watch NBC-10 Health Check
Millennium Neonatology: Building for the Future
Women & Infants is hosting a professional conference entitled “Millennium Neonatology: Building for the Future” on Thursday, April 29, to discuss the clinical challenges associated with this new group of patients. Info/Registration; Press Release
Butler Expert Discusses SAD, Depression and Bipolar Disorder
Is it Seasonal Affective Disorder, Depression, or Bipolar Disorder?
Jim Sullivan, MD, Associate Medical Director of Butler's Inpatient Services discusses symptoms and treatments on NBC 10’s “Special Assignment". To learn more, take a confidential, online mental health screening.
Dr. Maureen Phipps Named Vice Chair for Research
Maureen G. Phipps, MD, MPH, an obstetrician/gynecologist at Women & Infants, has been named vice chair for research in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Learn More
Women & Infants Plans Financial Health Classes for New Families
Having a new baby alters the entire dynamic of the household, including a couple’s finances. To address the financial health of families, Women & Infants is offering a free class this spring called “Little Children…Big Bills: Managing Family Finances.” Learn More
Creating Positive Environments for Children with Hearing Loss
Women & Infants, the Department of Health, and the Rhode Island Hearing Assessment Program (RIHAP), will present their 16th annual seminar, “Creating Positive Environments for Children with Hearing Loss on Monday, March 29 at the Crowne Plaza, in Warwick, RI. Learn More
W&I Adds Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist in New Bedford
Women & Infants has announced that Matthew A. Esposito, MD, FACOG, has joined the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in the Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine. Dr. Esposito will see patients at the New Bedford Prenatal Diagnostic Center. Press Release
Lifespan and Care New England Withdraw Application to Affiliate
The leaders of Lifespan and Care New England announced that they have withdrawn their application currently pending before the Rhode Island Department of Health and Rhode Island Attorney General to merge these two organizations. Press Release
South Pavilion Certified Gold by National Green Building Council
The five-story South Pavilion, opened at Women & Infants last fall, has earned LEED ® Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council in Washington, D.C., the first hospital building in New England to achieve this level of certification. Press Release
Feeling SAD? It may be Seasonal Affective Disorder
Seasonal Affective Disorder, also known as the "winter blues," affects one to three percent of adults and can markedly decrease a person's quality of life and functioning. Watch SAD webcast or learn more
W&I Pulmonary Specialist Interviewd by WJAR-TV10
Dr. Ghada Bourjeily, a pulmonary and critical care medicine specialist in the Center for Women’s Medicine was interviewed on WJAR-TV10 for a story about the risks of pulmonary embolism in pregnancy. View Story
Early Detection May Save Lives
Kent Hospital's new Early Detection Program: Lung Cancer offers a comprehensive, state-of-the-art approach to early diagnosis of lung cancer. Learn more about the program and assessment tool now available online. Press Release
Women & Infants' Team Earns 2010 Collaborative Research Award
A research team from Women & Infants has received the 2010 Collaborative Research Award from the Rhode Island Science and Technology Advisory Council (STAC) for their project entitled “New Strategies for Preventing Brain Damage in Premature Infants.” Press Release
Butler Recruits Parkinson's Expert for Movement Disorders Program
Joseph H. Friedman, MD, neurologist and recognized expert in Parkinson’s disease (PD), has joined the Butler medical staff. His appointment expands the hospital’s diagnostic, treatment and research programs offering a holistic approach to PD and other movement disorders. Press Release
Women & Infants Hosts Free Endoscopy Education and Awareness Day
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and Women & Infants and the American Cancer Society are hosting an education and awareness day. A “Live Endoscopy Day” will be held on Tuesday, March 16 at the Center for Women’s Gastrointestinal Services. Learn More
Butler's 2009 Annual Report is Changing MINDS
Butler Hospital's 2009 Annual Report focuses on changing the world's view of mental health, featuring inspirational stories from WPRI sports director Patrick Little, former first lady of Massachusetts Kitty Dukakis and more.
W&I and Latino Public Radio Launch ESCUCHE Radio Program
One year after announcing a $138,000 National Institutes of Health grant that will impact the health and science literacy of listeners of Latino radio, researchers at Women & Infants took to the airwaves today to introduce their program and to test their theories. Press Release
W&I Seminars Focus on Pelvic Floor Disorders
Women & Infants is hosting two seminars – one for the community and one for health care providers – focusing on pelvic floor disorders. For the community, “The Bottom Line” will be held on Thursday, March 11. The professional conference, “Management of Pelvic Floor Disorders – The Team Approach,” will be held on Saturday, March 13.
Nurse Certified By American Board of Perianesthesia Nursing
Susan DiBlasi, a registered nurse who has worked in the Department of Anesthesia at Women & Infants for more than 30 years, was recently certified by the American Board of Perianesthesia Nursing Certification, Inc. Press Release
Women’s Diagnostic Imaging Center Designated Center of Excellence
Kent Hospital's Women’s Diagnostic Imaging Center has been designated as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology (ACR). Press Release
W&I Docs Discuss Mammography Guidelines
Drs. Sheenagh Bodkin, Susan Koelliker, Bachir Sakr and Iris Tong were part of a recent roundtable on Channel 10 about the new mammogram screening guidelines and other health screenings for women. View Roundtable
Free Public H1N1 Vaccination Clinics
The Department of Health has announced that, beginning January 16th, many cities and towns will hold free public H1N1 vaccination clinics. You will only need to sign a consent form. These clinics are free for anyone over age 18. Please let your family and friends know. Schedule
Women & Infants' Physician Invited Into Research Society
Reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Jared Robins has been invited to be a member of the Society of Gynecologic Investigation (SGI), a premier scientific organization in obstetrics and gynecology. Press Release
Screening Developed at W&I/Brown Featured in Pediatrics
A newborn exam, developed by a team led by Barry Lester, PhD, director of the Brown Center for the Study of Children at Risk, is featured in the December issue of Pediatrics. The exam identifies newborns who may have problems with school readiness. Press Release; Channel 10 Story
William E. McKenney, MD Memorial Conference
More than 85 physicians and medical staff professionals attended this year's William E. McKenney, MD Memorial Conference held at the Renaissance Hotel in Providence. Details and Photos
Women & Infants Updates Visitation Policies During Flu Season
Pregnant women, new mothers, newborns and women being treated for cancer are particularly vulnerable to influenza – both seasonal flu and H1N1 (swine flu). To help protect patients, W&I has made changes to some of the hospital’s visitation policies. Learn More
Women & Infants Welcomes New Chief Operating Officer
Women & Infants is pleased to announce that Mark R. Marcantano has been named to the position of executive vice president and chief operating officer. Marcantano comes to Women & Infants from Children’s Hospital in Boston where he served as vice president of ambulatory and network services. Press Release
Verizon Grant Will Use Technology to Improve Patient Safety
Women & Infants has received a $15,000 Health Care and Accessibility Grant from Verizon Foundation to institute wireless bar code drug administration. The goal is to improve patient safety through technology which verifies medication administration. Press Release
New Center for Advanced Diagnostics and Therapeutics in Alzheimer’s
Rhode Island’s Congressional Delegation gathered at Butler Hospital to announce that funding from the 2010 Consolidated Appropriations Act was granted to support the creation of a Center for Advanced Diagnostics and Therapeutics in Alzheimer’s Disease at the hospital. Press Release
$2.5 Million NIH Research Grant Awarded to Butler
Butler has received a $2.5 million NIH grant seeking to identify ways for people recovering from opiate addictions to stop smoking. Michael Stein, MD, chief of Butler's General Medicine Research Program, will direct the study, the only one of its kind in the United States. Press release; Quit smoking Rhode Island
Women & Infants Holds 126th Annual Meeting
Earlier this month, Women & Infants held its 126th Annual Meeting to a standing-room-only audience of community leaders, physicians and hospital staff. A video tribute - “On the Shoulders of Giants” - was created to honor 12 physicians who helped create the premier institution that Women & Infants is today. 2009 Annual Meeting
Butler Seeks Approval to Build a New Patient Care Facility
Butler Hospital will seek approval to build a new two-story patient care facility. The facility will allow the hospital’s Patient Assessment Services (PAS) center to meet the growing demand in Rhode Island for both psychiatric evaluations and assessments and for adult inpatient care. Press Release
Jonathan I. Gates, MD Named Kent Physician of the Year
Kent Hospital president and CEO, Sandra Coletta announced at the 59th Annual Meeting of Kent Hospital Wednesday evening, that Kent assistant chief of medicine, Dr. Jonathan Gates, of Kingston, has received the 2009 Physician of the Year Award. Press Release
Ground Breaking Treatment Study for Alzheimer’s Disease
Stephen P. Salloway, MD, MS, director of Butler's Memory and Aging Program, is the lead author of a ground breaking study for Alzheimer ’s disease to be published in the December 15 issue of Neurology®. Press Release; ApoE e4 study; Phase 2 trial of bapineuzumab
Midwives Publish Research in Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health
Research by certified nurse midwives Edie McConaughey, CNM, MS, and Elisabeth Howard, CNM, PhD, was published in The Journal of Midwifery & Women’s Health. The study found that the number of midwives involved in medical education has tripled in the past 10 years. Press Release
Physician Accepted Into Scholars and Leaders Program
Bala Bhagavath, MD, a reproductive endocrinologist in the Center for Reproduction and Infertility at Women & Infants, has been accepted into the Scholars and Leaders Program of the Association of Professors of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Press Release
Women & Infants Opens Contraceptive Consult Clinic
W&I has opened the Contraceptive Consult Clinic to evaluate and recommend contraceptive options for women with complex medical conditions. The clinic is staffed by ob/gyns with expertise in family planning and a general internist with expertise in women’s health. Press Release
Butler Receives National Recognition for Patient Satisfaction
Butler Hospital received one of six 2009 Success Story Awards given by Press Ganey, a national surveyor of patient satisfaction that supports health care facilities in measuring and improving the quality of patient care. Learn more about the award and the hospital’s patient-centered environment.
From Loss Emerges Hope: New Michael J. Woods Institute
Kent Hospital and James Woods today announced the creation of The Michael J. Woods Institute at Kent Hospital. The institute will focus on redesigning healthcare systems using a human centered approach to improve clinical outcomes. Press Release
Behavioral Health Update Fall 2009
Butler Hospital’s fall 2009 edition of Behavioral Health Update features an inspiring story of how deep brain stimulation helped one woman overcome major depression, a review of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical Next to Normal and much more. Behavioral Health Update Fall 2009
W&I Clinicians Selected as Top Docs for Cancer
Two physicians from W&I have been selected as America’s Top Doctors® for Cancer by Castle Connelly, the nation’s leading source for identifying top doctors. Top Doctors for Cancer are Joanna M. Cain, MD and Cornelius O. “Skip” Granai III, MD. Press Release
"Ask the Experts" Focusing on Flu and H1N1 Virus
Dr. David Lowe, Kent epidemiologist and infectious disease specialist is answering your questions about seasonal influenza (flu) and the H1N1 virus. Questions can be submitted anonymously through our web site or through Kent's Facebook page. Read Answers
Kent and Warwick Schools Celebrate Grant for Wellness Collaborative
Officials from Kent Hospital and the Warwick School Department will celebrate a $35,000 Rhode Island Foundation grant for the Warwick Wellness Collaborative Thursday with teachers, students and parents of the Oakland Beach Elementary School. Press Release
Talking to Children About the H1N1 Virus
H1N1 is weighing heavily on everyone’s mind, including children. Watch an interview from the Rhode Show with Dr. Gerald Tarnoff, Chief of Butler's Children’s Intensive Treatment Unit. Dr. Tarnoff will provide guidance on how to talk to your kids this flu season without frightening them. Kids/H1N1 Video
Web-Exclusive Q&A: New Mammography Guidelines
Dr. Robert Legare, director of the Breast Health Center in the Women & Infants’ Program in Women’s Oncology, answers questions about the newly released recommendations regarding mammogram standards for women. Q&A: Mammogram Standards; Statement from Women & Infants
Women & Infants Named Cancer Coordinating Center
Women & Infants was recently named one of five coordinating centers in the country to oversee a five-year extension of the Ovarian Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Study. Learn More
W&I to Hold Flu Clinics for Pregnant, Recent Postpartum Patients
In order to protect one of the most vulnerable populations against the H1N1 flu, Women & Infants will be holding two public flu clinics to vaccinate pregnant women and recent postpartum patients against the virus. The clinics will be held Saturday, November 14, 9 am - 12 noon, in Providence and Woonsocket. Learn More
Women & Infants Physicians Accepted as Fellowship Candidates
Four physicians from Women & Infants have been accepted as fellowship candidates by the American Gynecological & Obstetrical Society; Sandra Ann Carson, MD, Cornelius O. “Skip” Granai, MD, Deborah Myers, MD, and Maureen M. Phipps, MD, MPH. Learn More
Women & Infants Sponsors Women's Health Genetics Conference
On Saturday, November 7, Women & Infants' and the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University are sponsoring "THE TSUNAMI OF GENETICS IN WOMEN'S HEALTH: What You Need To Know Now! Register online
New Clinical Trial on DBS for OCD Begins at Butler
The first patients have been enrolled to participate in a new clinical trial at Butler using Deep Brain Stimulation to treat severe forms of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Read the press release or learn more about OCD Research Program at Butler.
Women & Infants, Brown Introduce New Certificate Program
Women & Infants and The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University have introduced a certificate program providing students with an in-depth understanding of the developmental, neurobehavioral, and psychological aspects of infant and early childhood mental health. Press Release
Q&A: Child & Adolescent Mental Health
Butler's recent “Ask the Experts” campaign focused on important issues around child and adolescent mental health. View the questions answered by our clinical experts and learn more about Butler's adolescent and children's treatment units.
Participate in National Depression Screening Day
Butler is offering a free, confidential online Mental Health Screening as part of National Depression Screening day, Thursday, October 8. Screenings are also available for bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and alcohol addiction. Press Release
Dr. Ghada Bourjeily Receives Clinical Research Award
Dr. Ghada R. Bourjeily from Women & Infants’ Center for Women’s Medicine, has been awarded the 2009 Clinical Research in Women’s Health Award from the CHEST Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the American College of Chest Physicians. Press Release
W&I Introduces Reproductive Infectious Disease Consultation
The highest quality medicine is a team effort to provide the most comprehensive look at a medical problem and its related treatment options. With this in mind, Women & Infants has introduced a Reproductive Infectious Disease Consultation Service. Learn more
What Pregnant Women Should Know About H1N1 Virus
In this web-exclusive Q&A and video podcast, Dr. Brenna Anderson from the Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine answers your questions about the risks of the H1N1 virus for women who are pregnant. Espanol
Moving Day a Success at Women & Infants South Pavilion
68 babies and 17 high-risk pregnant women have been successfully moved into our newest addition, the South Pavilion, which features the nation’s largest single family room NICU and a 30-bed Antenatal Unit. South Pavilion Homepage; Moving Day Photos on Facebook
Butler Hospital is Getting Social
Butler Hospital has joined CNE's social media effort, which is fast becoming an important medium for health care consumers. The growth of social networks facilitated through the internet is greatly enhancing the ability to link to online communities. Click...Follow...
Talking to Kids During Tough Economic Times
Kids are keenly in tune with family stressors, so if you lose your job or are facing financial hardships, it’s important to address their concerns. Ignoring the elephant in the room or staying silent about matters will only add to a child’s stress. Learn more
71 CNE Physicians Named Best Doctors in America
Seventy-one physicians at Care New England hospitals have been listed as 2009-2010 Best Doctors in America, placing them among the top five percent of doctors in the country. Press Release
Kent Hospital Earns Prestigious Accreditations
Kent Hospital President and CEO, Sandra Coletta announced that the hospital has received two prestigious accreditations – one for its echocardiography laboratory and the other for its nuclear cardiology laboratory. Read More
Domestic Violence Task Force Educates Patients and Clinicians
W&I and its Domestic Violence Task Force have launched an initiative to educate providers and patients around issues of partner abuse. This effort included online resource pages for patients and clinicians as well as education of physician practices about effective interventions. Press Release
Lifespan/Care New England File Updated Affiliation Application
Lifespan and Care New England have announced the filing of an application with the Rhode Island Attorney General and the Rhode Island Department of Health seeking state approval to affiliate the two organizations. For more information read the press release or download the executive summary.
Fellow Earns Women’s Reproductive Health Research Scholar Status
Dr. Katina Robison has been named a Women’s Reproductive Health Research (WRHR) Scholar, enabling her to pursue a research project entitled “Prevalence of HPV and Type Distribution in Southeast Asian Women Residing in Rhode Island.” Press Release
Physicians Named Officers of Society of Obstetric Medicine
Two W&I physicians have been elected officers of the North American Society of Obstetric Medicine. Lucia Larson, MD, director of the Division of Obstetric and Consultative Medicine was elected president. Margaret Miller, MD, from the Department of Medicine, was elected secretary/treasurer. Press Release
Reproduction and Infertility Resources Remain Available
Thanks to everyone who participated in our "Ask the Experts" campaign during the month of June. All of your IVF-focused questions and answers, as well as our series of IVF-related podcasts, will remain on our site as resource for information about reproduction and infertility.
Summer Professional Lecture: Alzheimer’s Disease
Stephen Salloway, MD, MS, Director of Butler’s Neurology Department and Memory & Aging Program, will discuss new advances in the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease on Wednesday, July 22. Professional CEU’s are available. Learn More
Women & Infants Conducting Study About Urge Incontinence
Approximately eight to 10 million women in the United States are seriously affected by urinary incontinence. Many women are unaware that help is available for these uncomfortable and frequently disabling conditions. Women & Infants is participating in a research study about an FDA-approved medication. Read More
Center for Women’s Medicine Welcomes Two New Physicians
Two physicians have joined the staff in the Center for Women’s Medicine. Dr. Courtney Clark Bilodeau is seeing patients in the Center for Obstetric Medicine, and Dr. Nnenna Okpara is seeing patients in the Center for Women’s Gastrointestinal Services.
Women & Infants' Study Tracks Images of Cancer in Dreams
Those who practice Jungian psychology believe that the symbolic images in dreams can hold valid information and have a transformative effect in one’s life. The theory is being tested in a new study underway in the Program in Women’s Oncology at Women & Infants. Learn more
Lifesaving Experience Inspires Major Challenge Gift
When Women & Infants announced the ONWARD Campaign to build the new neonatal intensive care unit, Jack and Judith Remondi saw the opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to the hospital that changed their lives. Learn more
Physician Receives Award from Society of Obstetric Medicine
Courtney Clark Bilodeau, MD, from the Division of Obstetric and Consultative Medicine, was recently presented with the 2009 Peter Garner Prize/Young Investigator Award at the annual meeting of the North American Society of Obstetric Medicine (NASOM). Her award-winning presentation was entitled, “Asthma Severity and Obesity in Pregnancy.” Read more
Dr. Pablo Rodriguez Named to Board of National Latina Institute
Pablo Rodriguez, MD has been named to the Board of Directors of the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health (NLIRH), the nation’s leading voice for Latina reproductive health. Press Release
Movement Matters to You and Your Family
Parents and young children have an opportunity to move, dance and stretch to creative movement activities as part of the Movement Matters classes offer by the W&I Center for Health Education. Watch your child's confidence soar as creativity grows through movement and music. Learn more
Medical Students Learning More Than Just Medicine
Learning how to speak with audiences from diverse socioeconomic, educational and cultural backgrounds often represents a significant challenge to medical students. With this in mind, the Department of Ob/Gyn has teamed up with Latino Public Radio for a program focused specifically on developing this skill. Read more
RI Blood Center and Women & Infants Pilot Public Cord Blood Bank
Women & Infants and the Rhode Island Blood Center have announced the beginning of a 12-month pilot program to determine the feasibility of establishing the first public cord blood bank in New England. Read more
New Research Endowment Campaign at Butler
Butler Hospital has announced a new research endowment fundraising effort. The hospital has set an initial goal of $1.2 million to ensure the vital mental health research taking place at Butler continues to thrive. More
ProJo Series Features Women & Infants
The Providence Journal spent the past year interviewing W&I neonatologists, nurses, social workers and NICU patients for a series on prematurity. Read the fourth installment of The Price of Miracles and learn more about our new state-of-the-art facility scheduled to open this fall.
Author of The Addict to Speak at Butler
On May 12, Dr. Michael Stein, MD, will share experiences from his new book The Addict: One Patient, One Doctor, One Year. Friends and family, clinicians, or anyone who has struggled with addiction will enjoy this free public lecture and book signing. Event Details ; Addiction Services
Fundraising Bike Ride for Roger Ferland, MD
Please join us on Saturday, June 13, 2009, for a fundraiser celebrating the life of Roger Ferland, MD – avid cyclist, teacher, mentor, and friend. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Roger Ferland Operating Room Initiative at Women & Infants. Event Information/Registration
W&I Doc Named Director of Division of OB/Consultative Medicine
Dr. Lucia Larson, an obstetric medicine specialist, has been named director of W&I's Division of Obstetric and Consultative Medicine. Press Release
H1N1 Flu - Frequenly Asked Questions
What can you do to help protect you and your family from the H1N1 flu? Get answers to some frequently asked questions. For more information, call 1-800-CDC INFO, or go to the CDC web site. You can also visit the website of the RI Department of Health for more H1N1 flu updates.
W&I Practitioners Published in Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
To educate obstetric providers about the prevalence, signs and symptoms of PPD, as well as treatment options, the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology recently published an article written by practitioners from the W&I Center for Women’s Behavioral Health. Learn More
W&I Signs Collaborative Agreement with American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society and Women & Infants are joining forces in the fight against cancer, signing a collaborative agreement to work together on education programs for medical providers and consumers, advocacy and outreach efforts throughout the community, and special programs for patients and families. Press Release
Butler Hosts Screening of HBO’s Alzheimer’s Project
Join Gary Epstein-Lubow, MD, Assistant Unit Chief of Geriatrics at Butler, for a May 14 screening of The Alzheimer’s Project, a new HBO series about Alzheimer’s. Dr. Epstein-Lubow will participate in a Q&A following the screening. Event Details (PDF)
Butler Hosts Screening of HBO’s Alzheimer’s Project
Join Gary Epstein-Lubow, MD, Assistant Unit Chief of Geriatrics at Butler, for a May 14 screening of The Alzheimer’s Project, a new HBO series about Alzheimer’s. Dr. Epstein-Lubow will participate in a Q&A following the screening. Event Flyer (PDF)
Friends of Butler Speaker Series
Patricia Recupero, JD, MD, President and CEO of Butler, and Steven Rasmussen, MD, Medical Director, will talk about their future vision for the hospital, including new research initiatives, on Wednesday, May 6, at Butler. Please RSVP by calling 401-455-6581. Event Details
W&I Doctor Appointed to Commission on Cancer
Christina Bandera, MD has received a three-year appointment as a cancer liaison physician for the Program in Women’s Oncology at Women & Infants. Cancer liaison physicians are an integral part of cancer programs that have been accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer.
DBS Recipient to be Honored at Dinner Dance
Mario Della Grotta, recipient of the first deep brain stimulation at Butler Hospital and a pioneer in the advancement issues associated with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, will be remembered at an event to be held on May 7. Download the flyer and learn about OCD Research at Butler.
Dr. Pablo Rodriguez Honored by the Urban League of RI
Pablo Rodriguez, MD, associate chair for Community Relationships in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, was honored by the Urban League of RI for his commitment to the community. Read more
Behavioral Health Update - Spring 2009
Butler’s spring 2009 Behavioral Health Update features transcranial magnetic stimulation, a ground-breaking and non-invasive treatment for depression, and a review on critically-acclaimed book The Addict: One Patient, One Doctor, One Year. Behavioral Health Update
National Infertility Awareness Week, April 25 – May 2
More than 7.3 million Americans are affected by infertility. Women & Infants’ Center for Reproduction and Infertility has one of the most comprehensive in vitro fertilization programs in the nation. Contact us if you want to have a baby.
Women & Infants Re-Opens Alternative Birthing Center
On April 6th, Women & Infants “re-opened” the ABC – the Alternative Birthing Center - for families who prefer a more natural birthing experience that encourages active family participation. Press Release
Rhode Island Perinatal Hepatitis Prevention Program Honored
The Rhode Island Perinatal Hepatitis Prevention Program – a collaborative effort of Women & Infants Hospital, Hasbro Children’s Hospital, the VNA of Care New England, and the Rhode Island Department of Health – was recently recognized by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Press Release
Free Community Education Program on OCD
Dr. Steven Rasmussen, medical director at Butler Hospital , and Jeffrey M. Sparr, who was successfully treated for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, will present a free community education program on OCD on April 8 at 4:00 p.m. at Butler. RSVP by calling 455-6581. Press Release
Kent Hospital Goes Smoke-Free
Kent Hospital is now a smoke-free campus. Smoking and the use of tobacco products is now prohibited anywhere on hospital property, including buildings, grounds, parking lots and hospital-owned vehicles. More
15,000 Daffodils in First Bloom at Butler
Butler Hospital is hosting a free spring celebration for the community to celebrate the 15,000 daffodils planted on the campus last fall. The event will be held on Saturday, April 18 and will include walking tours of the campus, refreshments, and gardening tips from experts. Event Details
W&I Launches Compassionate Gift Program
Women & Infants' Center for Reproduction and Infertility has created a special, donor-supported fund for women unable to afford needed services. A first-of-its-kind, the Compassionate Gift Program allows donors to share in granting the greatest gift of all – a chance to have a child. Press Release
Information Alert: Thyroid Disease During Pregnancy
In two out of every 100 pregnant women, the thyroid gland does not make enough of a hormone that controls many of the body’s functions. A simple blood test, however, can detect the problem. Download Brochure
Program in Women’s Oncology Offers Continuum of Cancer Care
The W&I Program in Women’s Oncology offers a a continuum of cancer care in an atmosphere of compassion and sensitivity to the needs of the individual. Learn more about the specialized facilities and expertise as well as the Gyn Oncology Fellowship.
Annual Award Honors Hospital Heroes
The Unsung Hero Award was established in honor of Christine Provencal, a Women & Infants' operating room nurse who jumped into the Providence River to save a woman whose car had skidded off the road. Learn more about the award and how to nominate an Unsung Hero.
Cancer Transitions Program Helps Survivors Thrive
It starts with the diagnosis, but life doesn’t end after surgery, chemotherapy or radiation for cancer. A new, six-week program at Women & Infants Hospital addresses the aftermath of cancer, helping survivors thrive. Details
Photos Highlight Progress On Building Construction
The new 140,000 square foot addition at W&I is scheduled to open its doors in 2009. To see the latest photos and learn more about the new building, visit our Construction Central web page.
VNA of Care New England Elects New Members to Board of Directors
At its recent Annual Meeting, VNA of Care New England announced the appointment of three new board members; Paul J. Alexander, CPA, Suzanne Gilstein, RN, and Kent W. Gladding, CPA. Press Release
Energy Kinesiology: Accessing Body Wisdom
When healing needs to take place, accessing the body's intelligence via muscle indicators is a natural and noninvasive method of providing the body with what it needs, rather than what we think it needs. The workshop being held this Wednesday, April 1 will show you how kinesiology works as a nice partner to allopathic medicine. Details and Registration
W&I Doc Featured in Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
An article about the safety of anticoagulants during pregnancy, written by obstetric internist and SVP for Quality and Clinical Effectiveness, Raymond O. Powrie, MD, FACP, was featured in the February 2009 issue of The Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine. More
Web-Exclusive Q&A: Colorectal Cancer Awareness
Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancer diagnoses in the United States. Rossana Moura, MD, of the Women & Infants’ Program in Women’s Digestive Disorders shares important information for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
W&I Offers Specialty Care in Pregnancy Program
Women & Infants is now offering a multidisciplinary, tumor-board style program specifically for pregnant patients with medical problems. SCIPP – or Specialty Care in Pregnancy Program – is a collaborative effort coordinated by the W&I Center for Obstetric Medicine.
NAMI RI Lecture on New Treatments for Depression
Linda Carpenter, MD, chief of the mood disorders program at Butler, will be speaking at the NAMI RI Lecture Series on Thursday, March 26, at 5:00 p.m. Dr. Carpenter will be talking about Vagus Nerve Stimulation for depression and the latest treatment being offered at Butler, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation. For more information, call 401-331-3060.
Providence Journal Series Features Women & Infants
The Providence Journal’s health writer, Felice Freyer, spent the past year interviewing W&I neonatologists, NICU nurses and social workers, current and former NICU patients for a series on prematurity. Read the latest installment of The Price of Miracles.
Web-Exclusive Q&A Discusses Heart Health For Women
Do you know the primary risk factors for cardio or pulmonary disease among women? As part of American Heart Month, these and other questions related to women's heart health are answered in this web-exclusive Q&A.
W&I Hosting Seminar to Discuss Childhood Hearing Loss
Women & Infants, the RI Department of Health and the RI Hearing Assessment Program will present a seminar to discuss Creating Positive Environments for Children with Hearing Loss on Monday, March 23. Read more or register online.
Dr. James Padbury Awarded Research Grant
March of Dimes has awarded a $300,000 prematurity research grant to James Padbury, MD, Chief of Pediatrics at Women & Infants. Dr. Padbury is working to identify the impact that infection, proteins, and environmental and genetic factors have on preterm birth. Learn more
How Does Heart Disease Affect the Brain?
In recognition of American Heart Month, Butler Psychologist Lawrence Sweet, PhD will discuss research aimed at understanding how heart disease affects brain functions such as attention span, memory, and how a person plans tasks. This free program will be held on February 18 at 4:00 p.m. at Butler. Please RSVP by calling 455-6581. Press Release
Butler Offers Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
Butler is one of the first hospitals in the country to offer Neurostar Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), a ground-breaking, non-evasive treatment for depression recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Learn More
Kent Heart Safe Foundation To Offer Free CPR Training
The Kent Heart Safe Foundation will offer free CPR training on Saturday, February 14 as part of "Save a Heart Day." Classes will be offered at various locations and participants will receive a free, take-home kit. Classes are limited so register online today.
Butler Hospital Holds 165th Annual Meeting
Butler Hospital held its 165th Annual Meeting on January 20th. More than 200 community leaders, physicians, hospital staff, and guests were in attendance at the meeting where the hospital elected a new Trustee and sixteen Corporators. Read the 2008 Annual Report and the press release.
Infertility Research Provides Hope for Millions
25 years ago, Dr. John Buster, now at the W&I Center for Reproduction and Infertility, was part of a team that gave hope to millions of women who could not conceive and deliver their own babies. Read about this groundbreaking effort and how the mystery of infertility continues to unfold. IVF Retrospective
Grant Focused on Improving Health and Science Literacy
Researchers at Women & Infants and Latino Public Radio (WELH 88.1FM) have received a two-year, $138,000 National Institutes of Health grant to develop a tradio curriculum to increase health and science literacy in the Latino community. Learn More
Women & Infants Celebrates 125 Years of Excellence
It has been 125 years since three Providence physicians created the Providence Lying-In Hospital. Learn about the history of Women & Infants and the ongoing efforts to ensure we remain a leader in health care for women and newborns. Also view the video retrospective that was debuted at the 2008 Annual Meeting. 125 Years of Excellence
Making Your New Year’s Resolutions Stick
Are you already having a hard time keeping your New Year’s resolutions? Let 2009 be different with some helpful information from Butler’s clinical director of Social Services, Laura Drury, LICSW, MSW. Video Interview
Women & Infants Holds 125th Annual Meeting
Women & Infants Hospital held its One Hundred Twenty Fifth Annual Meeting on December 9th at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Warwick to a standing-room-only audience of community leaders, physicians and hospital staff.
Press Release
New Treatment for Lung Cancer
Laurie B. Reeder, MD was recently featured on Health Check 10 to discuss a less invasive surgery known as video-assisted lobectomy. The procedure is being described as “kinder and gentler on the patient so the recovery is dramatically different.“ View Segment
Putting Yourself First: Healthy Holiday Eating
Overeating and weight gain are tough to avoid during the holidays. As part of our year long Putting Yourself First campaign, December is focused on the importance of healthy holiday eating.
Chamber Says Merger Would Advance Research Capabilities
The Greater Providence Chamber is weighing in with observations on how the proposed merger of the Lifespan and CNE could advance Rhode Island's standing as a world-class center for medical research. Read More
CNE Chooses Tufts as New Insurance Company
Following an active bid and review process, Care New England announced that Tufts Health Plan has been selected for the 9,000 employees and dependents of Care New England hospitals. Tufts is one of the highest rated employee health plans in the country. Press Release
Graduate Medical Education at Kent
In affiliation with the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kent has become an academic medical center offering graduate medical education in emergency medicine and family practice. Press Release
Researchers Receive Grant to Study Preeclampsia
Researchers at Women & Infants and The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University have received a $475,000 grant from Beckman, Coulter, Inc. to study serum biomarkers that may predict preeclampsia, or high blood pressure in pregnancy. Press Release
Bringing Down The Heat Of Hot Flashes
When women think of menopause, they think of one thing – hot flashes, one of the most common symptoms. Now a new spray, recently approved by the FDA, promises relief. Among the developers of this new medication is John Buster, MD, a reproductive endocrinologist at the Center for Reproduction and Infertility. A plant-based, low-dose estrogen spray, Evamist reduces moderate to severe hot flashes in menopausal women.
Healthy Steps To Losing Weight
Registered dietitians and exercise physiologists at the CNE Wellness Center will help you achieve long-term results. Healthy Steps™ is a 12-week, customized program with personal appointments that includes membership to the Healthtrax fitness center. Learn More
Education Programs Focused On Helping Kids
Butler Hospital is offering a series of professional lectures focused on bullying, aggression, and self-control issues in children and adolescents. The next program, Working with Sexually Aggressive Youth, will take place on Wednesday, October 29. The Development of Self-Control will be held on Wednesday, November 19. The cost of each program is $15, which includes 1.5 education credits. More
FREE Online Health Record Offers Easy, Secure Access
With My Personal Health Record you can easily share important health information with school nurses or track the care of an elderly parent. Set up your own free personal health record or read a Q&A with Dr. Cedric Priebe, Chief Information Officer for Care New England, about how PHRs can benefit you and your family.
Thinking About A Career Change? Think CNE
As one of the largest employers in Rhode Island, Care New England has a range of clinical and non-clinical job opportunities. Click here to view a list of open positions or to meet some CNE employees.
Kent Announces Appointment of New President and CEO
After an extensive national search, Sandra L. Coletta of Johnston has been named as the new President and CEO of Kent Hospital, effective October 1. Press Release
Research Highlights From Butler Hospital
For updates on new research at Butler Hospital, read the summer 2008 issue of Behavioral Health Update.
W&I Physician Elected Chair Of Professional Board
Sandra A. Carson, MD, director of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI) and the Center for Reproduction and Infertility at Women & Infants, has been named chair of the REI Board of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG), on which she is currently a director. Press Release
Researching Causes Of Adult Anxiety And Depression
New research indicates that the loss of a parent early in life may cause biochemical changes that increase the risk of adult depression and anxiety. Audrey R. Tyrka, MD, PhD, associate director of the Mood Disorders Program at Butler, answers five questions about her research. Press Release
W&I Receives Full Accreditation From Joint Commission
Women & Infants is pleased to share the details of the hospital's recent review from the Joint Commission. This independent body of experts evaluates and accredits approximately 15,000 health care organizations and programs in the country with a focus on improving the quality and safety of care. More
Kent Hospital Stroke Center Receives National Honor
Kent Hospital has been recognized nationally with a Silver Award for its clinical excellence within the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's "Get With the Guidelines" program. More
Hospice Services Provide Support At Home
CNE Home Health's Hospice services can help your loved one and your family through a difficult time. Palliative and hospice care, provided by specially trained nurses, social workers, and clergy, offer pain management and medical and emotional support. Read one of our hospice stories.
Childhood Obesity Is A Family Crisis
Obesity leaves kids in danger of developing heart disease or diabetes and can shorten their life expectancy. Click here for a list of resources available, or listen to a recent interview with Lori Lovgren, a registered dietician at Kent County Hospital, about helping your family make healthier eating choices.
Award-Winning Director Tackles Mental Illness
Based on Joe Greco’s experience growing up with a mother who battled schizophrenia, Canvas is a heartwarming story of a family dealing with mental illness. No Kidding, Me Too! is an organization founded by Joe Pantoliano, star of Canvas and a powerful voice in removing the stigma of mental illness. Learn more from Butler Hospital's Q&A with Joe Greco.
Web-Exclusive Q&A: Depression And Pregnancy
Each year, thousands of pregnant women face the difficult decision of whether or not to treat their Major Depressive Disorder (MMD) with antidepressant medication. In this video Q&A, Amy Salisbury, PhD addresses the effects on both mother and child as well as the treatment options available. Video Q&A: Depression and Pregnancy
Graduate Medical Education Comes To Kent
On July 1, Kent Hospital will become a full teaching hospital with the introduction of graduate medical education residencies in Emergency Medicine and Family Practice. Press Release
Cutting-Edge Neurotechnologies Help Overcome OCD
Mario Della Grotta had been struggling with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder since he was nine years old. In 1998, Benjamin D. Greenberg, MD, PhD, Chief of Outpatient Services at Butler Hospital, performed Deep Brain Stimulation surgery on Mario. Listen to how dramatically Mario’s life has improved since then in an interview with Mario and Dr. Greenberg on WNPR radio.
Free Resource For Expectant And New Parents
Women & Infants is now offering a free resource to help guide you through pregnancy, labor and delivery, and the first year of your baby’s life. The weekly email includes customized information, news, and announcements from the W&I parent education staff, all delivered to your in-box. Learn more
VNA Offers Free Wellness Clinics
The VNA of Care New England offers free wellness clinics where participants can have their blood pressure, heart rate, and glucose levels checked. Our wellness nurses also help people learn about their medications and find community and federal resources to meet their needs.
Find a clinic near you.
W&I Appoints New Chief Of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Women & Infants, together with Brown University, today announced the appointment of Joanna M. Cain, MD, as Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Women & Infants and Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. Read the full press release here.
NEJM Reviews Text Edited By W&I Chief Of Medicine
The New England Journal of Medicine has reviewed a medical textbook edited by several well-renowned clinicians, including Karen Rosene-Montella, MD, FACP, chief of medicine at W&I. Medical Care of the Pregnant Patient was reviewed in the June 2008 edition of the NEJM. Read the full review and the press release here.
Looking For Answers To Your GI Questions?
Thanks to Dr. Silvia Degli-Esposti from Women & Infants Center for Digestive Disorders, who provided answers to more than 30 questions submitted through the Ask the Experts campaign. And congratulations to Pamela Sinnett of Stoughton, MA, winner of the Red Sox tickets.
New Secure Online Bill Pay
We are pleased to offer a convenient and secure way to pay your bill from Butler Hospital, Kent Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital or the Care New England Professional Billing Office. It's an easy and quick way to ensure that all of your bills are paid on time. It's simple and it's free. Learn more about online bill pay.
Free Public Talk on Compulsive Hoarding
Butler Hospital and the Cranston Senior Center will present a free public talk on Compulsive Hoarding on May 14. The speaker will be Maria Mancebo, PhD, of the OCD Research Program at Butler Hospital, whose specialty area is the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Compulsive Hoarding. Press Release
Professional Program on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
New Directions in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, the 13th Annual Irving M. Rosen, MD, Memorial Program, will be held on May 12 at the Ray Conference Center. Speaker will be Leslie Sokol, PhD, education coordinator of the Beck Institute for Cognitive Therapy and Research. Education credits included.Press Release
Butler Hospital Going Smoke Free in May
As of May 1, 2008, smoking and the use of tobacco products will not be permitted anywhere on the Butler Hospital campus. As a major health care provider, Butler is leading the way to eliminating the health risks linked with smoking for patients, employees and visitors to the campus. Learn More
Emergency Coronary Angioplasty Program Approved
The Rhode Island Department of Health has approved Kent Hospital to begin providing emergency coronary angioplasty (PCI), a life-saving intervention for victims of acute heart attack. Learn more.
Web-Exclusive Q&A: Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes is one of the diseases pregnant women are tested for during their pregnancy. Treating it is important for the health of the mother and her baby. In this month's web-exclusive Q&A, Donald R. Coustan, MD, answers your questions about gestational diabetes.
Pediatric Researcher from URI Awarded NIH Grant
Pediatric researcher, Judy Mercer from URI, was recently awarded an NIH grant to continue her investigation into the benefits of delaying umbilical cord clamping for preterm infants. Her research will be conducted at Women & Infants. Press Release
March is National Sleep Disorders Month
If you have a sleeping problem, including snoring and sleep apnea, you may benefit from the state of the art services of the Sleep Lab at Kent Hospital.
Important Research for Treatment of Ovarian Cancer
In work that will revolutionize the way women are treated for suspected cases of ovarian cancer, a researcher at Women & Infants became the first to identify a combination of blood tumor markers that can predict whether an ovarian mass is cancerous. This is an important step in the race for earlier detection and treatment of ovarian cancer and will prevent unnecessary anxiety and exploratory surgery for women with benign masses. Press Release
Taking Healthy Steps to Wellness
Care New England Wellness Center offers programs focused on nutrition counseling, exercise, education and behavior modification. Our medically-based weight management solutions work with you on long-term lifestyle changes, not just short-term solutions. Here are some nutrition tips to get you started.
New Orthopedic Procedure Performed At Kent
Kent orthopedic surgeon Frank E. Mirrer, MD, recently performed a procedure for the first time in Rhode Island using a new technique enabling reconstruction with an incision the size of a fingernail. View Health Check 10 coverage.
Butler Hospital Holds 164th Annual Meeting
Butler Hospital held its 164th Annual Meeting on January 15 at the Ray Conference Center, located on the Butler campus. More than 200 community leaders, physicians, hospital staff and guests were in attendance.
Press Release
Researching Biological Causes Of Mental Disorders
Nationally recognized neuroscientists at Butler Hospital are investigating underlying molecular and biochemical causes of schizophrenia with the hope of improving diagnostic and treatment procedures. Read more in the recent issue of Behavioral Health Update.
New Year Offers New Opportunity To Shape Up
The Care New England Wellness Centers offer programs focused on nutrition counseling, exercise, education and behavior modification. Our medically-based weight management solutions work with you on long-term lifestyle changes, not just short-term solutions.
Steady Strides Recognized As Top Ten National Program
VNA of Care New England’s falls prevention program, Steady Strides, is one of 10 programs included in a national study. The research explored 10 innovative and effective home safety and modification programs that help prevent falls and fall-related injuries.
Butler Research On Exercise For Smoking Cessation
Are you a smoker between the ages of 18 and 65? Are you trying to quit? You may be eligible to participate in a new 12-week aerobic exercise study that includes smoking cessation and the nicotine patch.
Women & Infants' NICU Helps Deliver Holiday Spirit
Born 12-weeks premature, John Davenport will celebrate his first Christmas where he belongs, at home. Read John's remarkable story in The Providence Journal and learn more about the neonatal intensive care unit at W&I.
FTC clears Lifespan-Care New England merger
The decision now paves the way for the two systems to move forward with the state regulatory review process. Read more.
Women & Infants Holds 124th Annual Meeting
Women & Infants held its 124th Annual Meeting on Dec 11th. View photos from the event or read the press release. If you attended the event, we'd appreciate your feedback with this brief online survey.
Kent Hospital Holds 57th Annual Meeting
Over 200 attendees gathered at Quidnessett Country Club in North Kingstown this week for Kent Hospital's 57th Annual Meeting. Read more.
RISD Students Helping Beautify W&I Construction Site
As part of the course Public Acts: New Murals in the 21st Century, Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) students will be creating a new mural on the partition outside the hospital’s main entrance. Press Release
Nothing Fishy About Hospital's New Aquarium
Tucked into one wall of the main lobby at Women & Infants Hospital, a new 120-gallon reef aquarium has quickly become a riveting focal point for people of all ages. They can be seen watching the Copperband Butterfly or Foxface Rabbit fish dart about, or trying to find the Pinkspot Watchman lurking among mini mountains of coral. See photos from the unveiling or read the press release.
Circle of Love & Light Supports RI Hospice Services
The Annual Circle of Love & Light, sponsored by the VNA of Care New England's Hospice Program, was held recently to support hospice services for all Rhode Islanders. Here's the coverage from The Providence Journal.
Personalized Web Page Service A Fast Success
CarePages are free, personal and private web pages available to patients and families at Women & Infants Hospital to help them stay connected before, during and after hospitalization. Thousands of friends and family members have quickly obtained information and easily shared important words of encouragement since the launch of the program last month. Press Release
Tis The Season For Healthy Holiday Eating
From now through New Year's Eve, the holiday season can seem like a six-week-long smorgasbord of high-calorie treats. Learn how to make your holiday season a healthy one with tips from the CNE Wellness Center.
W&I Doctor Will Chair FDA Advisory Committee
Sandra A. Carson, MD, director of the Center for Reproduction and Infertility, has been named chair of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Advisory Committee for Reproductive Health Drugs. Press release
Restoring Independent And Productive Lives
Since 1951, Kent Hospital's experienced and licensed staff of rehabilitation therapists have been providing one on one treatment to restore independent and productive lives for patients recovering from carpal tunnel syndrome, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease and stroke.
Urogynecological Issues Affect Millions Of Women
Genital prolapse and urinary incontinence is common among many women, though countless women suffer in silence because they don't understand their condition or the treatment options available to them. Dr. Kyle Wohlrab, MD, from the Division of Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery has the answers to your questions.
Web-Exclusive Q&A: Hereditary Cancers In Women
One of the newest tools in the fight against breast and ovarian cancers is genetic testing. Jennifer Scalia Wilbur, MS, clinical program manager and genetic counselor with the Cancer Risk Assessment and Prevention Program discusses hereditary cancers and the BRCA Analysis.
Brown, Women & Infants Join National Children’s Study
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development has awarded Brown University a $14.1 million contract to join the National Children’s Study, a landmark research project aimed at improving children’s health. Brown will partner with Women & Infants and others to enroll 1,000 Providence County children in the study and follow them from before birth until age 21 to examine the effects of environmental influences on their health and well-being. Press Release
Fall Classes Offered At CNE Wellness Centers
The Care New England Wellness Centers are offering programs this fall that are appropriate for every level of activity. Our exercise and fitness experts will design a plan that fits your needs and your schedule. Learn more about our fall classes.
Life After Cancer
When a woman is diagnosed with cancer, her whole focus is on getting well. But what happens once the treatment ends? The Women & Infants Program in Women's Oncology provides a number of family-focused support programs and services. In addition, the Center for Sexuality, Intimacy and Fertility can help women who may be dealing with issues around sexuality and a desire to have children.
Virtual Tours Provide Insight On Treatment Programs
Want to know more about Butler Hospital's inpatient treatment programs? Take a guided video tour of Butler's Senior Unit, Children’s Unit, and Adolescent Unit.
Care New England Doctors Named Best in America
Seventy-two physicians representing 18 specialties at the Care New England hospitals – Butler Hospital, Kent Hospital, and Women & Infant Hospital – have been chosen as 2007-2008 Best Doctors in America, placing them among the top five percent of doctors in the country.
Web-Exclusive Q&A: Reproduction And Infertility
There are a host of methods for helping infertile couples conceive. John Buster, MD, a physician with the Women & Infants' Center for Reproduction and Infertility, discusses infertility and the options available to couples.
Free Ultrasound Screenings For First Time Moms
As part of a research study, free ultrasound screenings are being offered for first time mothers between 16 and 22 weeks pregnant who may have a shortened cervix. Here's more information on this important research surrounding causes of preterm births.
Web-Exclusive Q&A: Urogynecology
Millions of American women suffer from urogynecological problems, including incontinence. Kyle Wohlrab, MD, of Women & Infants’ Division of Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery, answers some basic questions about different urogynecological issues women may face.
VNA Of Care New England Offers Rehab Therapy
VNA of Care New England provides rehab therapy for patients recovering from a variety of illnesses or injuries, orthopedic or cardiac surgery and neurological disorders.
Give The Gift Of Life With Organ Donation
Kent Hospital is proud to be one of 160 regional hospitals working with the New England Organ Bank to provide awareness of this life-saving opportunity. Please consider the gift of life. Visit www.neob.org for details.
Depression is a Treatable Condition
It is not just the blues and you can't just snap out of it. Depression reflects abnormalities in brain chemistry, and like other illnesses, requires medical treatment. Read more about how depression impacts everyone.
Know The Facts: Women's Digestive Disorders
Morning sickness isn't the only gastrointestinal ill that strikes women. Women & Infants' Center for Women's Gastrointestinal Disorders offers a multi-disciplinary focus on problems with the gastrointestinal system of women, in a setting staffed by all female practitioners.
Lifespan and Care New England Announce Merger
Lifespan and Care New England (CNE) today announced plans to merge the two organizations into a single entity that will be known as Lifespan. The move will strengthen each organization’s ability to provide a range of health care services for southern New England. Press release.
Butler OCD Expert On Good Morning America
Butler Hospital’s OCD expert Benjamin Greenberg, MD, discusses a new treatment for severe OCD, deep brain stimulation, and how it helped one of his patients in an interview with Good Morning America.
VNA Of Care New England Helps Recovery At Home
Rehab therapists from VNA of Care New England help physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy patients recovering at home to regain their strength after surgery or heart disease.
HPV Clinic Offers Vaccine For Women Ages 19-26
Last year, the FDA approved a vaccine (GARDASIL®) targeting four strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV), the cause of almost all cases of cervical cancer. Women & Infants HPV Clinic is offering the vaccine to non-pregnant women ages 19 to 26. Call 401-277-3628 or register online to schedule your appointment. For more information on HPV, read a Q&A with Dr. Lori Boardman.
Senator Whitehouse Visits VNA Telehealth Patient
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse recently visited a patient who uses health information technology delivered by VNA of Care New England’s Telehealth program to help her live at home safely. Senator Whitehouse is a strong advocate for ensuring quality health reform through electronic medical records and early prevention and detection of disease.
Gift Certificates Available For New Families
Buy 5 hours of in-home doula services and get 1 hour free. These gift certificates make great gifts for new mothers and babies. VNA of Care New England's doulas are certified nursing assistants specially educated in caring for families with newborns. Call 401-788-2400 for more information.
Women & Infants Breaks Ground On New Building
With the help of “graduates” of its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Women & Infants Hospital has broken ground on a five-story addition. Read the press release and learn more about the ONWARD campaign.
W&I Colic Clinic Featured In Child Magazine
The Colic Clinic at Women & Infants' Brown Center for the Study of Children at Risk is the only program in the country that treats families dealing with colic. A feature story in a recent issue of Child magazine focuses on the Colic Clinic, with profiles of patients and interviews with professionals who are hoping to help these distraught families.
Web-Exclusive Q&A: Childhood Immunizations
Immunizations are one of the best ways to protect our children against life-threatening diseases. In this month's Web-Exclusive Q&A, Dr. Peter Kriz answers your questions about childhood immunizations.
Spring Into Spring At CNE Wellness Centers
The Care New England Wellness Centers offer programs appropriate for every level of activity. Our exercise and fitness experts will design a plan that fits your needs and your schedule. Learn more about our spring classes.
OCD Seminar For Health Care Professionals
Butler Hospital will present OCD Treatments, Research, and Patient Perspectives, a luncheon seminar for health care professionals, on Tuesday, June 5, at the Ray Conference Center.
Congressman Kennedy Visits VNA Patient
On April 5, Congressman Patrick Kennedy visited a 97 year old North Providence woman who utilizes VNA of Care New England's Telehealth program to live independently. Learn how health IT is transforming home health care to deliver more efficient, higher quality, and better-coordinated care.
Great Classes Available At Women & Infants
Spring is here and it's a great time to get out of the house and take a class. Class offerings include Divorce Dimension, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Celiac Disease, Lymphedema, and Babysitting Camps. Please check our calendar of events for a complete list of classes offered.
Kent Collaborates With American Cancer Society
Kent Hospital and the American Cancer Society have signed a collaborative agreement to work on education and advocacy efforts for patients, their families and members of the community.
Reduce Stress? Improve Flexibility? Just Say Yes
Yoga and the ancient art of Tai Chi are excellent ways to reduce stress while improving both flexibility and mobility. Our yoga classes help strengthen the body and quiet the mind, while classes in Tai Chi promote healing and an overall sense of well-being.
Web-Exclusive Q&A: Colorectal Cancer Awareness
Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancer diagnoses in the United States. Rossana Moura, MD, of the Women & Infants’ Program in Women’s Digestive Disorders shares important information for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
VNA's Falls Prevention Program Receives Recognition
On March 7, the National Council on Aging named Steady Strides, VNA of Care New England’s falls prevention program, as one of the top ten programs in home assessment and modification for reducing home hazards and preventing falls. Learn more about NCOA's top ten and Steady Strides.
Kent Granted Approval To File Certificate Of Need
The Rhode Island Department of Health has granted Kent Hospital’s request for a variance allowing the hospital to file a Certificate of Need application to provide emergency coronary angioplasties, a procedure used to treat acute heart attacks.
New Parents Appreciate Postpartum Doula Help
Care New England Home Health's Gentle Touch postpartum doulas help you adjust to your new baby with their support, education and postpartum in-home specialized services.
Kent Seeks Permission For Emergency Angioplasty
Kent Hospital is seeking permission from the Rhode Island Department of Health to file an application to offer emergency coronary angioplasty services.
W&I Physician Discusses Latest Cancer Research
The discovery of a gene variation that reduces the risk of breast cancer may be the future of fighting this and other diseases, according to Robert Legare, MD, Director of the Breast Health Center at Women & Infants Hospital.
Baby It's Cold Outside...Bundle Up For Outdoor Activities
As the temperature drops, it’s easy to drop your exercise routine as well. CNE Wellness Centers believe it’s safe to be active outdoors in the cold weather as long as you keep these tips in mind.
Be Your Own Valentine For Heart Health Month
Do you know the primary risk factors for cardio or pulmonary disease among women? These and other questions related to heart health are answered in our latest web-exclusive Q&A.
CME/CEU Event For Child Mental Health Professionals
Butler Hospital and the RI chapter of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry will present “Bipolar Disorder and ADHD across the Lifespan” a dinner event and Community Resource Fair on March 6. For more information, call 401-455-6265.
Control And Prevention Of Mycoplasma pneumoniae
As health care providers and residents of the affected and surrounding communities, we want to be sure everyone is informed of some methods of control and prevention regarding Mycoplasma pneumoniae.
January Is Cervical Health Awareness Month
As part of Cervical Health Awareness Month, Lori Boardman, MD, director of the Colposcopy and Vulvar Clinics at Women & Infants, addresses the importance of Pap smears and the newly approved HPV vaccine.
VNA of Care New England Offers Bereavement Support
Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? If so, we can help. Please join our Bereavement and Grief Support Group, learn healing and coping strategies, and talk with others experiencing similar feelings. Begins Tues., Jan. 23.
All Pregnant Women Should Be Screened for Down Syndrome
The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology recommends that pregnant women of all ages be screened for Down syndrome and open neural tube defects. Women are offered several options, whether they want the earliest information for Down syndrome risk or the most complete and accurate information.
Start The New Year Off On The Right (And Left) Foot
The CNE Wellness Centers offer programs appropriate for every level of activity. Our exercise and fitness experts will design a plan that fits your needs and your schedule. Here is a list of programs being offered during the months of January and February.
Neonatal Follow-Up Clinic Celebrates 30th Anniversary
As Women & Infants moves ONWARD with plans for a new NICU, we take this opportunity to look back at the successes of the past 30 years. Here are the wonderful photos and stories of the NICU graduates featured in Women & Infants' 2007 calendar and a Q&A with Dr. Betty Vohr, medical director for the clinic.
Looking for a meaningful way to volunteer your time?
Volunteer for the Tree of a Thousand Wishes! VNA of Care New England is looking for volunteer "Table Hosts" for our Tree of a Thousand Wishes at the Warwick Mall, November 25 - December 24. For more info, email Claire or call 737-6050, ext. 1208.
Gifts for patients holiday campaign
Butler Hospital’s 11th Annual “Gifts for Kids and Adults” holiday gift-giving program runs from December 4th - 15th. Each year, the hospital staff put together a wish list of items for patients who are unable to go home for the holidays. Patients who receive gifts range in age from the very young to the elderly. Individuals or groups who are interested in supporting the program or who would like more information may email the hospital at info@butler.org or call 401-455-6265.
Kent Hospital Offers Weight Management For Diabetics
The Diabetes Management Center at Kent Hospital presents a weight management program just for diabetics. Weekly classes start January 18. For more information, call 736-4678.
Expansion of RI Perinatal Hepatitis Prevention Program
Rhode Island became the first state in the nation to address the prevalence of the Hepatitis C virus by expanding the Rhode Island Perinatal Hepatitis Prevention Program to include case management services for pregnant women and new mothers with the virus. The program is coordinated through a collaboration of the Women & Infants' Center for Women's Gastrointestinal Disorders, the State of Rhode Island, and the Pediatric Liver Clinic at Hasbro Children's Hospital.
Glenn Close event raises more than $1 million
Women & Infants has announced that the 2006 Celebrity Luncheon featuring theater, film and television actress Glenn Close raised in excess of $1 million. Proceeds from the event, attended by more than 1,100 people and touted to be the most successful fundraiser in the hospital's history, will benefit the current campaign to raise in the range of $20 million to construct a state-of-the-art NICU and additional inpatient obstetric beds.
St. Laurent story is remarkable, though not unique
Twin brothers Zaccary and Aleczander St. Laurent were prematurely born during their 24th week of gestation, each weighing less than two pounds. This slideshow highlights the challenges that faced Rhode Island's smallest but toughest new residents, who spent the first four months of life in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Women & Infants Hospital.
Invest in your most valuable asset...your employees
CNE Wellness Centers bring your workplace the most comprehensive and effective on-site corporate wellness programs. Improve employee morale, decrease turnover and overall healthcare costs. For more information, please call (401) 732-5371 or click here.
Women & Infants' Colic Clinic featured on NPR
Families across the region have discovered Women & Infants' Colic Clinic, a one-of-a-kind service for families and infants with excessive crying, colic, sleep, feeding and behavior concerns. The Colic Clinic was featured on a recent edition of All Things Considered on National Public Radio. Click here to listen to the interview.
Study shows young teens see pregnancy as a way to enhance relationships
According to a newly published study from researchers at Rhode Island Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital and Brown Medical School, many teens view pregnancy as a way to form or enhance connections with others, and are less likely to think they are unprepared to raise a child. Read the full press release for more information.
Take time to rest and relax at a Care New England Wellness Center
Looking for a gentle way to alleviate tight muscles, improve your circulation, and increase your energy levels? Try one of our integrative therapy sessions. We offer massage, craniosacral therapy, reiki, and reflexology sessions for relaxation and rejuvenation. Licensed therapists are available for day, evening, and weekend appointments. Call to schedule your session in Warwick 401-732-3066 or East Providence 401-434-7784.
Every baby deserves a healthy start
We believe that every baby deserves prenatal care for a healthy start in life. Women who don't take proper care of themselves and their babies, including receiving prenatal care, are more likely to have infants with a low birth weight, who are stillborn, or die in the first year of life. Here is a list of prenatal resources available through Care New England.
Rhode Island Monthly features W&I NICU in August issue
The August issue of Rhode Island Monthly features a story on the Women & Infants' neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), the state's only Level III intensive care unit for newborns. The story highlights the struggles of both the babies and their parents, the dedication and caring of the W&I staff, and the hospital's campaign to build a new NICU.
RI Expands Newborn Screening
Starting July 1, newborn screening tests in Rhode Island expanded from 12 to 29 tests—the full uniform panel of tests recommended by experts, according to the March of Dimes. Click here to learn more about the expanded screenings.
Patient stories bring Care New England to life
Every year the affiliates of Care New England Health System touch the lives of thousands of people. Here are some of their stories.
Guide to mental health services now available
Butler Hospital has created a user-friendly Community Guide to Mental Healthcare in Rhode Island. The guide lists treatment providers throughout the state by city or town and includes their contact information, types of insurance they accept, and their treatment specialty areas. It also contains descriptions of the different types of treatment providers, as well as overviews of common mental illnesses, their symptoms and treatments. To access the guide, click here.
Falls-prevention program underway at VNA of Care New England
Steady Strides helps prevent falls and fall-related injuries for older adults who struggle with balance trouble, muscle weakness, decreased vision, Parkinson’s disease, decreased bone strength, and other risk factors for falling. Services include home safety assessment and modification, therapeutic exercise, gait training balance activities, tai chi, anodyne therapy for increasing circulation and reducing pain, and patient and caregiver education. To learn more, call 737-6050.
Women & Infants Offers Intense Chemotherapy for Ovarian Cancer
Our Program in Women's Oncology now offers a more intense chemotherapy treatment for women with advanced ovarian cancer. The program is the only facility in the area to offer intraperitoneal therapy, which is the NCI urges doctors to pursue with their patients. The treatment is discussed in the latest edition of the New England Journal of Medicine.
Dietary supplement being studied for treatment of major depression
The Mood Disorders Research Clinic at Butler Hospital has a new study comparing the effectiveness and safety of an over-the-counter dietary supplement, SAMe, vs a standard FDA-approved antidepressant for treatment of major depression. Free study treatment is available to those who qualify. For more information, call 401-455-6537.
Medical Breakthrough
New approaches to reducing amyloid in Alzheimer's disease Butler Hospital's Memory and Aging Program is testing some new, experimental compounds that may help to reduce the amyloid protein in the brain. To find out why this is important click here.
Kent Joins Statewide ICU Collaborative
Kent is participating in a statewide collaborative among hospital intensive care units to implement best clinical practices and improve outcomes in critical care medicine. Read more.
Kids and Diabetes
More than 80% of children who have diabetes are overweight. Learn how good choices about nutrition and exercise can reduce the risk of diabetes and other weight-related health conditions by clicking here.
Suffering from Back Pain?
There's hope for the more than 60% of Americans who have had back pain in the past year. Click here for different treatment options and proven strategies for preventing chronic back problems.
Low back pain? Tennis elbow? Prolotherapy may help
Learn how prolotherapy may help relieve chronic pain caused by weak ligaments and tendon injuries.
Considering Aesthetic Surgery?
If you're considering aesthetic surgery, remember that lifestyle changes are important to achieve the maximum benefit of these procedures. For an experienced plastic and reconstructive surgeon on the Kent Hospital staff, our free physician referral service can help, 737-9950.
Comfortable Recovery With Skilled Nursing
With the assistance of our skilled nursing staff, post-surgical patients can get help during the recovery period. Their home visits offer patient care for physical and emotional support.
More than just the
New moms go through a range of emotions, and many experience what experts call the "baby blues." When symptoms become more severe, help may be needed. For info about our postpartum depression services, click here or call Women & Infants' Day Program at 401-274-1122, ext. 2870.
Safety at Home for Seniors
HealthTouch, a Care New England Home Health organization, provides a wide range of private-duty home health services to help seniors live safely and comfortably in their homes. Click here to learn more about HealthTouch services.
Coping With Terminal Illness
The VNA of Care New England Hospice Program provides patients and their families with comfort, compassion, and dignity at the end of life. Click here to learn more.
Helping Kids Choose to be Healthy
Kent offers a program for overweight and obese children and their parents focusing on education, nutrition and exercise to promote a healthier lifestyle. New sessions start every eight weeks and are provided across the state. Click here for more information.
Is There A Link Between Heart Disease And Depression?
Studies indicate that there is. Click here to see what researchers are saying about the relationship of these two, wide spread medical disorders.
Heart disease: Leading Cause of Death in Women Over 65
The biggest factors that contribute to heart disease are smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, family history and age. While you can't change your age or family history, you can make lifestyle changes to avoid many of the other risk factors. Click here to learn how we can help you.
Heart attacks require quick emergency care
Heart attacks, also known as myocardial infarctions, can be treated in Kent Hospital's new state-of-the-art ED, says Dr. Robert Dinwoody, Chairman/Chief of Service, Emergency Department Medicine.
Stress testing available at Kent Hospital
State-of-the-art technology including stress testing, echocardiography, holter monitoring, nuclear medicine, and cardiac catheterization, are available at Kent Hospital.
Looking for a Stress Reliever?
Take time for peace of mind with a massage, reiki or reflexology session. Decrease your stress and increase your energy level by scheduling an appointment at one of our Wellness Centers.
Butler Offers Depression Screening Online
Butler offers online depression screening as well as in-person screening as part of its National Depression Screening Day programs on Oct. 9. You can take the online Depression Screening test in the privacy of your own home by clicking here.
Do You Have High Cholesterol?
If you have high cholesterol, you may be at risk for many related health problems. Our hospitals and wellness centers can help you! Click here for more info.
Program in Women's Oncology Gains Full Membership in GOG
Women & Infants' Program in Women’s Oncology has recently attained full membership in the National Cancer Institute’s Gynecologic Oncology Group (GOG), the world’s premier collaborative, clinical trial organization studying cancers in women. Learn more about this prestigious affiliation.
On the road to recovery
Whether you're suffering from a sports-related injury, recovering from orthopedic surgery, or dealing with a chronic condition, Kent's Outpatient Rehabilitation Center can help restore your mobility.
Interested in a national study on ovarian cancer?
Women & Infants is one of the sites participating in a national study on ovarian cancer. Click here for more information.
Family support services available
Questions about your new baby? What support services are available to you and your family? The Family Outreach Program at VNA of Care New England can help. For more information, click here.
Primary Stroke Center formed at Kent
Stroke or “Brain attacks” are the third leading cause of death in the U.S. and the leading cause of serious, lifelong disability. The newly formed Primary Stroke Center at Kent incorporates community outreach, medical protocols, and a stroke team of clinicians to better support rapid intervention and care for stroke patients. Read more about the new Primary Stroke Center.
Several new memory disorder studies available at Butler
Several new studies aimed at understanding and treating memory disorders are now being conducted in Butler's Memory Disorders Research Program. For more information, call Marquerite or Holly at 401-455-6402, or e-mail memorydisorder.org.
What's your risk for cancer?
Women & Infants offers a Cancer Risk Assessment and Prevention Program, the first of its kind in RI to provide the most current consultation and treatment for individuals with a personal and/or family history of breast cancer, ovarian cancer and other malignancies. Counseling is available at Women & Infants, Kent Hospital and Westerly Hospital.
The Finest focuses on nursing
A television tribute to our Care New England nurses will continue to air this month. Click here for a sneak peak, and to view the wide spectrum of nursing opportunities available within our organization.
Weight Management
Managing your weight can reduce your risk of serious medical conditions such as high blood pressure, joint problems and diabetes. Our team of registered dietitians and exercise physiologists focus on long-term lifestyle changes in our Healthy Steps program. To learn more, click here or call our Wellness Centers: East Providence, 401-434-7784; Warwick, 401-732-3066.
Coping With Crying
All new parents expect their baby to cry. But when the crying turns to colic, where can you turn for help? Click here or call Women & Infants’ Colic Clinic at 401-453-7690, extension 100 for information about excessive crying, colic, sleep, feeding and behavior concerns.
New treatment for depression for people with significant levels of anxiety
For people ages 18-55, this is an “open-label” treatment using the medication tiagabine. For more information call Julie or Cory at Butler at 401-455-6200, extension 2195 or 401-455-6537.
Professional Lecture and Book Signing: Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Butler Hospital is offering a professional lecture on Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) on February 17. Katharine Phillips, MD, director of the BDD program at Butler, will lead the discussion and sign copies of her latest book, Understanding Body Dysmorphic Disorder. More
Ob/Gyn Physicians Appointed to Leadership Positions at W&I
Kathleen Cote Bowling, MD has been appointed vice chair of Women & Infants’ Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Pablo Rodriguez, MD has been named associate chair for Community Relationships. Read more
W&I Physicians Research Pulmonary Problems in Pregnancy
Clinically, pregnancy acts as a “stress test” that often unmasks maternal disease that may have long-term health implications for both mother and baby. Among the issues that can present during pregnancy are pulmonary problems. Two physicians from Women & Infants have recently “written the book” on how to care for these patients. Learn more
Professional Lecture Series: Latinas in Crisis
In collaboration with Family Service of Rhode Island, Butler is offering a professional education program on Latinas in Crisis: Cultural and Familial Factors in Suicide Attempts on Friday, March 6. Experts will address the alarming statistic that one in five Latina teens in the U.S. have attempted suicide. Details
Expert to Speak at Butler on Men and Relationships
Best-selling author and relationship-expert Terrence Real, MSW, LICSW, has been featured on the Today Show, Oprah, and in the New York Times. He is speaking at Butler on March 30 about challenges men face in a culture that expects them not to be too expressive or too vulnerable. Register now
Gentle Treatment Can Help Those
Want to learn more about the benefits of chiropractic care? A seminar scheduled for Thursday, April 30 will discuss how proper posture can help reduce some of the physiological discomforts of aging. Details
Care New England Web Sites Unavailable this Weekend
Beginning tonight at midnight, CNE's web sites will undergo a software upgrade that will help us continue to offer user-friendly and stable sites for our visitors. While this upgrade is being completed, our web sites will not be available. We apologize for any inconvenience this might cause.
Get Yourself and Your Family Moving
Parents and young children have an opportunity to move, dance and stretch to creative movement activities and more as part of the Movement Matters classes being offered by the W&I center for Health Education. Watch your young child's confidence soar as creativity grows through movement and music. Learn more
Friends of Butler Speaker Series Continues Tonight
Stephen Salloway, M.D., M.S., Director of Butler’s Neurology Department and Memory & Aging Program, will discuss effects of aging on the brain at a free community education event tonight at Butler. Please RSVP at 401-455-6581. Press Release
Dana Quigley Hosts 11th Annual Golf Challenge
The 11th Annual Butler Hospital with Dana Quigley and Friends Golf Challenge will be held on June 30 at the Metacomet Country Club in Providence, which overlooks beautiful Narragansett Bay. The event will raise funds to benefit Butler's programs and services. More Information
Pay Attention To Bone, Joint And Back Health
Kent Hospital offers an array of preventive, treatment and rehabilitation options. If you have sustained an orthopedic injury, either acute or chronic, it's important to seek appropriate medical counsel. More
Free Program Discussing Alzheimer’s Disease on July 29th
Stephen Salloway, M.D., M.S. is hosting a 7/29 public seminar focused on the risk factors, diagnosis, and new treatments for Alzheimer’s Disease. RSVP by e-mailing info@butler.org, or call 401-455-6265. Learn more or read the press release.
Kent Hospital Names New Chief Medical and Chief Nursing Officers
Kent Hospital president and CEO Sandra Coletta announced that Michael Dacey, MD, FACP, has been named senior vice president and chief medical officer, and Rene Fischer, RN, MSN, CNAA-BC, has been named senior vice president and chief nursing officer. Press Release
Friends of Butler Speaker Series
Internationally recognized author and researcher, Katharine Phillips, MD, Director of Butler’s Body Image Program, will give a free public lecture about body dysmorphic disorder. This event will take place on Thursday, September 10, at 4 p.m. in the hospital’s Terrace Room. Limited seating, RSVP at 455-6581. Learn More
NIH Workshop Focused on Women's Health Research
The Office of Research on Women's Health (ORWH) is holding the third in a series of public hearings and scientific workshops to update the Women's Health Research Agenda at the NIH. The meeting, approved for CME credits, is being co-hosted this week by the ORWH, Women & Infants and The Warren Alpert Medical School. Learn more
VNA Postpones Seasonal Flu Clinics
Like many health care providers, the VNA is being affected by a delay in seasonal flu vaccine deliveries. Due to this delay, we have temporarily postponed our flu clinics. Please be sure to check your local paper for clinics in your area or call our flu hotline at 401-681-1102. For more information about the flu virus and tips on how to protect you and your family, click here.
Women & Infants' Breast Lecture Series Continues Tonight
John W. Park, M.D., Assistant Professor at the University of California, San Francisco, will present "The Molecular Basis of Breast Cancer: Fundamental and Evolving Concepts" tonight at 5:30 pm at the Breast Health Center. Call 401-272-1122, ext 7263 to RSVP. CMEs are available.
Butler Co-Sponsors Gamm Theater Production
In a unique partnership, Butler Hospital and Gateway Healthcare are sponsoring 4:48 Psychosis, a deeply personal play about depression, premiering at The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre in Pawtucket, RI. Depicting playwright Sarah Kane's painful, real-life experience with depression, the play runs until February 7. Learn More
STATE HOUSE RALLY TODAY - LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD
W&I is facing a staggering $21 million reduction if the 2011 state budget gets enacted as proposed, threatening the excellence of our hospital. In addition, cuts to RIte Care will have a devastating impact on access to care for women and children. Learn more about these important issues and join us at a State House Rally TODAY at 3:30 pm. How can you help?
April 26th Trauma Lecture SOLD OUT
The 15th Annual Irving M. Rosen, MD Memorial Program scheduled for April 26, 2010 with Bessel van der Kolk, MD has been SOLD OUT. Registration for Butler Hospital’s upcoming professional lecture on May 25 on Behavioral Issues of Parkinson's Disorder is now open. Details and Registration
Professional Lecture: Behavioral Aspects of Parkinson’s Disease
Butler will offers its first professional lecture on movements disorders on Tuesday, May 25, from noon to 1:30 p.m. Joseph Friedman, MD, national expert and chief of Butler’s new Movement Disorders Program will present. Information and Registration. Press Release
Hundreds Rally at State House in Support of RIte Care Program
Hundreds of supporters convened at the Rhode Island State House to let the legislators know that some of the cuts in the proposed 2011 budget would cause irreparable damage to the State’s heralded RIte Care program for women and children. Learn More
Kent Invites Public to Attend Plaza of Honor Ceremony
Kent Hospital is creating a new outdoor Plaza of Honor. Bricks can be purchased to honor a family member or member of the community. Brick pavers start at $150. The public is invited to attend the Plaza of Honor ceremony to be held on Monday, June 14. Press Release
Aging & Driving
HealthTouch and the Warwick Police Dept. will be presenting Aging & Driving to people concerned about the elderly and driving. Please join us on Tuesday, June 8 at 7 pm at the Warwick Police Dept. located at 99 Veterans Memorial Dr., Warwick. For more information, please call (401) 788-2400.
Kent Offers Interest-Free Payment Program
Kent Hospital has announced a partnership with CarePayment to offer an interest-free payment program that will enable patients to pay for hospital services at 0% interest over a period of 25 months. Kent is the first in Rhode Island to offer this program. Learn More
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