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Announcements
State-of-the-Art NICU Provides Specialty Services
Women & Infants boasts the largest single-family room neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) in the nation, with 70 private rooms, including some designated for families of twins or triplets. Learn more and view a virtual tour of the NICU at W&I.
Physician Offers Free Seminar: What is Your Breast IQ?
David Edmonson, MD, from the Program in Women’s Oncology is giving a free talk, What is Your Breast IQ?, as part of an open house at the Women & Infants Medical Office Building in Woonsocket. 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.
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
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
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
Warm Line Information For New Parents
Women & Infants’ Health Education Department provides new parents with a toll-free telephone support system. The "Warm Line" is staffed by professional nurses and offers helpful information regarding new baby, breast-feeding and postpartum issues. Warm Line
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
Dr. Barry Lester Edits Book About T. Berry Brazelton
Dr. Barry Lester, director of the Brown Center for the Study of Children at Risk, has edited a book about T. Berry Brazelton, one of the world’s foremost pediatricians. 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
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
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
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
Urinary Incontinence
If you are incontinent, you are not alone. There are more than 10 million women who suffer from incontinence in America today. That's about one in four between the ages of 30 and 59. Find out about treatments and services available. See the Channel 10 interview with Division Director Dr. Deborah Myers.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
W&I doctor to present “Take Down the Heat of Hot Flashes”
Sandra Carson, MD, director of the Center for Reproduction and Infertility, will present “Take Down the Heat of Hot Flashes” on Wednesday, June 2nd at 7:30 pm at Temple Sinai, 30 Hagen Avenue, Cranston. Read more
Dr. Barry Lester Featured in Parent's Magazine
Dr. Barry Lester, director of Women & Infants’ Colic Clinic at the Brown Center for Children, and author of “Why Is My Baby Crying?” is quoted in the June issue of Parents magazine.
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
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.
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
Getting Social With Women & Infants
Women & Infants' Facebook, Twitter and YouTube pages are an easy way to stay connected to a range of online healthcare resources while sharing interests, information and experiences. Click...Follow...Watch
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
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
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
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
Women & Infants Introduces Visitor Passport
On February 22, 2010, Women & Infants introduced a Visitor Passport to ensure the safety and security of our patients, visitors and staff. Read more.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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 & 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' 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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Laugh Out Loud at Tickled Pink
To commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month, join us for Tickled Pink on October 29th at the Alpine Country Club. Tickets are $30 and registration is required. Call 401-277-3713 to RSVP. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to W&I Breast Health Center. More Details
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
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
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
Paving the Way
Employees and guests entering the lobby of the South Pavilion are now “reading the sidewalk” as they enter. A highly visible component of the ONWARD Campaign has been the sale of brick pavers in various sizes that tell their own individual stories in just a few words. Almost 600 inscribed pavers are part of the first installation of the walkway.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
SVP of Philanthropy Named Fundraising Executive of the Year
The Rhode Island Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals has named Karen Davie, senior vice president of philanthropy and governance at Women & Infants, as its Fundraising Executive of the Year. Read 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
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.
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
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
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.
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
W&I RN and Researcher Presented with Prestigious Award
Mary C. Sullivan, PhD, RN, a researcher at Women & Infants’ Brown Center for the Study of Children at Risk and a professor and director of graduate studies at the University of Rhode Island College of Nursing, was recently presented with the Ellen Rudy Clore Excellence in Research Writing Award by the Journal of Pediatric Health Care. Read more
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
Research Teams Earn 2009 Research Awards
Two research teams from Women & Infants have received the 2009 Collaborative Research Awards from the Rhode Island Science and Technology Advisory Council (STAC). Read more
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
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
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.
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
Web-Exclusive Q&As Provide Important Information
Looking for answers to your most pressing health care questions? The clinicans at Women & Infants participate in an ongoing series of web-exclusive Q&As, which also include links to more detailed information on our site as well as important external resources. FAQs
Thinking About A Career Change? Think Women & Infants
What makes a hospital great? Outstanding facilities, cutting edge treatments, the latest medical technologies and equipment are all critical. But at Women & Infants, we believe real greatness lies in something much simpler – the people who work here. Learn more about working at W&I.
Women & Infants' Awarded Best of East Greenwich for 2008
Women & Infants’ Medical Office Building in East Greenwich has been selected for the 2008 Best of East Greenwich Award in the Physicians and Surgeons category by the U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA).
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
Drs. Cain and Carson Named Top Docs for Women
Two W&I physicians have been named to Women’s Health magazine’s list of Top Doctors for Women. Dr. Sandra Carson, director of the Center for Reproduction and Infertility was named a top infertility specialist and Dr. Joanna Cain, chief of obstetrics and gynecology, was named one of the top cancer care specialists. More information
Dr. James Padbury Receives National March of Dimes Award
James Padbury MD, Pediatrician-in-Chief at Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island has been named Volunteer of the Year by the National March of Dimes Foundation, at a recent meeting in Houston, TX. Press Release
Women & Infants Goes Smoke-Free
W&I is now a smoke- and tobacco- free campus. Tobacco use is not allowed anywhere on the grounds. A variety of programs are available to employees and patients. For more information, email whsmokefree@wihri.org. Read the full smoking policy.
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.
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.
Women & Infants Goes Smoke-Free
W&I is now a smoke- and tobacco- free campus. Tobacco use is not allowed in buildings, on the grounds or in parking lots. A variety of programs are available to employees and patients. For more information, email whsmokefree@wihri.org. Read the full smoking policy.
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
Researching Treatments for Postpartum Depression
Researchers from Women & Infants Hospital are conducting a Treatment Study for Women with Postpartum Depression. The goal of the study is to examine the effectiveness of three different forms of treatment for postpartum depression. Press Release
Women & Infants Plans 22nd Anniversary RItz
Registrations are now being accepted for the 22nd anniversary Ritz, Issues in Contemporary Health Care, sponsored by the Program in Women’s Oncology. Everything We Thought We Never Needed to Know About Sex is set for Friday, November 7 and includes lectures, a panel discussion, an original play and a dance competition. Register now or learn more about the event.
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
Seminar Focused On Coping With The Holidays
Please join us for an upcoming seminar that will provide information and skills on coping with the upcoming holiday season after the loss of a loved one. The program, to be held on Tuesday, October 28 at 6:30 p.m., will be led by Leslie Simonson, hospice chaplin at the VNA of Care New England. More
National Children's Study Expanded into Bristol County
Brown University, in partnership with Women & Infants, has been awarded a $12-million, five-year contract to expand its participation in the National Children’s Study. More
Should Pregnant Women Get Flu Shots?
Dr. Brenna Anderson from the Women & Infants’ Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine answers your questions about getting a flu shot while pregnant. Web-Exclusive Q&A
Recognizing Excellence at Women & Infants
The Richard P. Welch Award for Continued Excellence in Patient and Family Centered Care was inspired by Dick's unwavering commitment to excellence in patient and family centered care during his 35-year tenure serving as a trustee, board chair, and chief operating officer. Applications for the Welch Award are due October 15.
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.
FREE Online Health Record Offers Secure, Easy Access
My Personal Health Record lets you securely create, store and update health information for you and your family, free of charge. Set up your own 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.
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
Researchers Receive Grant To Study Autism
Researchers at the Brown Center for the Study of Children at Risk at Women & Infants Hospital have been awarded a two-year grant from the National Institute of Mental Health, National Institutes of Health. Press Release
W&I Physician Elected President Of Professional Society
Surendra Sharma, MBBS, PhDa research scientist in the Department of Pediatrics at Women & Infants, has been elected president of the American Society for Reproductive Immunology. Press Release
New Photos Highlight Building Construction
The new 140,000 square foot addition at Women & Infants is scheduled to open its doors later this year. To see the latest photos and learn more about the new building, visit our Construction Central web page.
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
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
Thinking About A Career Change? Think W&I
Women & Infants' has a range of available clinical and non-clinical job opportunities. Click here to view a list of open positions or to meet some of our employees.
Babysitting Camp Teaches Invaluable Skills
If you know aspiring babysitters who are at least 11 years old, our Babysitting Camp provides the skills necessary to be a top-notch caretaker. The week long camps, held at W&I offsite locations, offer CPR training, information on child growth and development, first aid and discipline techniques. Learn More
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
W&I Appoints New Chief Of Obstetrics And Gynecology
Women & Infants, together with Brown University, has 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.
W&I Named Center For In Vitro Maturation Excellence
One of the latest developments in infertility is in vitro maturation (IVM), a process by which immature eggs are harvested from the ovaries and matured in the laboratory. Women & Infants’ Center for Reproduction and Infertility has been designated as a Center for IVM Excellence by its partner, SAGE In Vitro Fertilization. IVM Q&A
W&I Earns $15M To Study Fetal Development
In an effort to understand how the use of illegal drugs or the presence of Major Depressive Disorder during pregnancy can affect children, researchers at the Brown Center for the Study of Children at Risk at Women & Infants have earned $15 million in new or extended grants from the federal government. Press Release
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.
Urogynecological Issues Affect Millions Of Women
Genital prolapse and urinary incontinence is common among women, though many suffer in silence because they don't understand their condition or treatment options. Dr. Kyle Wohlrab, MD, from the Division of Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery answers questions about genital prolapse and urinary incontinence.
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
Women & Infants is pleased to offer a convenient and secure way to pay your bill. Online bill pay is an easier and faster way to ensure that your bills are paid on time. It's simple and it's free. Learn more about online bill pay.
W&I Offers CarePages For Patients And Families
The Patient and Family Advisory Council is offering an innovative way to help stay connected. CarePages is a free service where patients or family members can create private, personalized web pages to easily share information, post photos and allow others to send encouraging messages. Here's more about CarePages.
W&I Doc Receives Award from Brown University
Dr. Maureen Phipps, director of the Division of Research in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Women & Infants, has been selected as the 2008 recipient of Brown University's inaugural Dean’s Award for the Advancement of Women Faculty within the Division of Biology and Medicine. Press Release
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 Granted NIH Funding
Pediatric researcher Judy Mercer, from the University of Rhode Island, 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
Registered Dietitians Can Provide Many Benefits
Working with a registered dietitian has more benefits than you may realize. Here are the top ten reasons to consult with a registered dietitian as well as information about Outpatient Nutrition Services at W&I.
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
Web-Exclusive Q&A: Patient Safety
Women & Infants has initiated measures to ensure patient safety. In this month's web-exclusive Q&A, Raymond Powrie, MD, senior vice president of quality and clinical effectiveness, discusses important issues regarding patient safety at Women & Infants.
Hospital Celebrates Milestone In Construction Project
Eight months after breaking ground for a new, five-story addition that is adding approximately 140,000 of much-needed space, Women & Infants celebrated the completion of the steel erection phase of the project with a Topping Off Ceremony. See photos of the event or visit our Construction Central web page.
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.
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
Know The Facts: Women's Digestive Services
Morning sickness isn't the only gastrointestinal ill that strikes women. Women & Infants' Center for Women's Gastrointestinal Services offers a multi-disciplinary focus on problems with the gastrointestinal system of women, in a setting staffed by all female practitioners.
Great Classes Available At Women & Infants
It's always a great time to take a class at Women & Infants. Class offerings include Parenting Challenges: Every Parent Has ESP, Adolescent Girls and Gyn Care, Babysitting Academies in East Greenwich and Swansea, Crohn's Disease and Colitis Support Group for Women, Understanding and Managing Incontinence in Swansea and East Greenwich. Please check our calendar of events for a complete list of classes offered or call 401-886-4222 for more information.
Personalized Web Page Service A Fast Success
CarePages are free, personal and private web pages available to W&I patients and families 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
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
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
Coping With Colic
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. Dr. Barry Lester, director, and the Colic Clinic were featured in a recent article in New Yorker magazine.
Programs And Services For 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 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.
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.
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.
Lifespan And Care New England Announce Merger
Lifespan and Care New England (CNE) have 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.
W&I Appoints SVP Of Quality And Clinical Effectiveness
After a careful national search, Women & Infants has appointed one of its own staff members, Ray Powrie, MD, as the new senior vice president of quality and clinical effectiveness. Dr. Powrie, who has provided leadership and care in Women & Infants’ Division of Obstetric and Consultative Medicine since 1997, will continue to see patients on a part-time basis. Press Release
New Childbirth Education Program Unveiled
Women & Infants has launched its new childbirth education program with redesigned classes and new offerings to meet the needs and time constraints of today's busy expectant parents. If your due date is approaching, click on classes/events to select from our new roster of classes and pay online.
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.
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.
Women & Infants Offers All Digital Mammography
Women & Infants is the first hospital in the region to offer a completely digital mammography suite, a move that also made its Department of Diagnostic Imaging all digital.
W&I Opens Area's Only Pediatric Gynecology Service
The gynecologic problems encountered by younger females are unique, so Women & Infants has opened the area's only Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology service to provide special evaluation and treatment of females from birth to age 16.
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.
Neonatal Follow-Up Clinic Celebrates 30th Anniversary
As we move ONWARD in our 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.
Down Syndrome Screenings Are Recommended
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.
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.
W&I Receives Grant To Study Postpartum Depression In Teens
Researchers at Women & Infants Hospital believe some sort of psychosocial intervention could help ease the effects of postpartum depression in young mothers. To create and study the effect of such an intervention, they were recently awarded a three-year grant by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).
Researchers Launch Study Of Opiate Use During Pregnancy
Researchers with the Brown Center for the Study of Children at Risk at Women & Infants Hospital are participating in a five-year international study called "Maternal Opioid Treatment Human Experimental Research" (MOTHER) to examine the use of buprenorphine instead of methadone to reduce the severity of neonatal abstinence in babies born to heroin addicted mothers. For more information, click here.
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.
Author Ann Hood to Speak at W&I Benefit
Ann Hood, Rhode Island native and critically acclaimed author of The Knitting Circle and Comfort: A Journey Through Grief, will speak at a benefit for the Program in Women’s Oncology on Sunday, November 16th at the Edward King House in Newport. Cost is $35 including a hardcover copy of the book or $25 for the event only. For more information, contact Erica Bryson at (401) 274-1122, ext.2030 or at ebryson@wihri.org.
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
Data Supports Test for Ovarian Cancer Risk
Months after becoming the first researcher to suggest that the combination of two simple blood tests could predict whether an ovarian mass is cancerous, Richard Moore, MD, has released the results of a study supporting the test’s effectiveness. Press Release
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
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
W&I To Hold Flu Clinic For Pregnant, Recent Postpartum Patients
W&I will be holding another public flu clinic to vaccinate pregnant women and postpartum patients against the H1N1 virus. The clinic will be held Wed, Dec. 9 from 4-7pm at the VNA of Care New England, 51 Health Lane, Warwick (behind Kent Hospital). For more information, please call the W&I Health Line at 1-800-921-9299. Press Release
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.
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?
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
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
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