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To help mark the start of our journey as Brown University Health, we created a video to share, inspired by the oaths and pledges that physicians and nurses have long taken as they enter their new roles, swearing to care for the sick and uphold the traditions of their professions. The video features 30 team members from every corner of the organization, representing the broadest range of roles and locations. #brownuniversityhealth

Our name is changing. Our promise is not: exceptional care and constant medical innovation. The future of medicine is here. https://lnkd.in/ejp29Uv8

We recently celebrated the newly graduated Registered Nurses who recently joined the Lifespan health system with an unforgettable evening at Topgolf Rhode Island. This special night was an opportunity to recognize and congratulate their accomplishments on becoming a Registered Nurse and joining Lifespan. Welcome to the team! Visit our new grad RN quick connect form to learn more about opportunities. https://lnkd.in/gB4GxucS

From October 6 to 12, Lifespan recognizes both Emergency Nurses Week and Pediatric Nursing Week. Both roles are critical members of a patient’s care team, and often first to see the patient, so they must work quickly to treat the sick or injured individual or child. Emergency nurses demonstrate remarkable medical expertise daily, providing critical medical care to patients, identifying medical issues, triaging and determining severity, all while keeping a calm demeanor and reassuring patients and families. Pediatric nurses are specialized in caring for patients from birth through adolescence. They assess the child’s condition and record their medical histories and symptoms. Not only do they focus on the health and well-being of the child, but they oftentimes provide care to the patients’ families. Thank you to the Lifespan emergency and pediatric nurses for all you do! #EmergencyNursesWeek #PediatricNursingWeek

In 1976, a few weeks after graduating from Bryant University, Denise Brown applied for, and obtained, a position with the child development center at Rhode Island Hospital. Since then, her staying power has granted her entrée into the group of long-serving employees who have helped build a hospital into the state’s largest healthcare system. Denise has had a positive impact on the lives of so many whose careers are committed to healing. She sums it up by saying, “Life is an amazing journey, and you must enjoy the ride.”

As a Senior Clinical Therapist with Gateway Healthcare, Katarina Ellerbe finds a great amount of personal fulfillment in helping others. “I wanted to make a difference and help individuals and their families lead a more fulfilling life. I get to work with people of different backgrounds, ages, and personalities to meet the individual needs of each family, and I’m able to act as a safe space for those who need.” This calling to provide support to people in her community is one of the many reasons Katarina enjoys her job. Another reason is the flexibility her position affords her. “As a working mom, I have the ability to work full time and care for my family. Lifespan supports me in feeling like I can have it all.” Join Katarina’s team at Gateway Healthcare—visit our website to see all positions at Gateway: ?https://lnkd.in/dty5zaZr

As dozens of people turned out to Wickford Harbor last month to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer research in Rhode Island, Brown Surgical Associates' Dr. Theresa Graves and Lifespan's Dr. Stephanie Graff explains what makes Paddle for Progress Rhode Island such a special event. Practice Marketing & Communications #paddleforprogressri #breastcancer #breastcancerawareness

Meet Dr. Saraschandra Vallabhajosyula, known by patients as Dr. V, an interventional and critical care #cardiologist with the Lifespan Cardiovascular Institute and director of the Coronary Care Unit at Rhode Island and The Miriam hospitals. When he's not caring patients, Dr. V cares for his family and his community. Learn more about Dr. Vallabhajosyula at https://lnkd.in/enR4fQTg #LifespanCardiovascularInstitute #CoronaryCare #RhodeIslandHospital #MiriamHospital

September was Suicide Awareness Month, and Dr. Tanuja Gandhi spoke with WJAR about normalizing conversations around depression. "If we can normalize conversations around people being sad when bad things happen or sad things happen and sometimes it's so hard for them to get out of the sadness that they have thoughts of dying," said Dr. Tanuja Gandhi of Bradley Hospital. "If we can change the tone around those conversations I think it's easier to pick up on those signs." #SuicideAwareness #BradleyHospital #MentalHealth

Transitioning to a new job right out of college can be daunting, but at Lifespan, we try to make sure all our new employees—including our newly graduated Registered Nurses—have the support and training they need to excel in their new roles. Kelly Santos, RN, discusses the support and opportunities for advancement she received as a new nurse. If you are a recent nursing graduate or a nursing student graduating in the next six months, visit our website to sign up for an information session and learn more about the benefits of working at Lifespan. https://lnkd.in/gB4GxucS #NewGradRN #RegisteredNurses #NowHiring