The Miriam Hospital
A tradition of superior patient care
Welcome to The Miriam Hospital
Founded by the Providence Jewish community in 1926, The Miriam Hospital today offers a wide range of medical services, with notable expertise in cardiac care, total joint replacement, bariatric surgery, minimally invasive and robotic surgery, and men’s health.
A major teaching affiliate of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, the hospital receives international recognition for its HIV/AIDS, behavioral health and preventive medicine research.
The Miriam Hospital was ranked among the 2019-2020 Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report, as well as earning the title of the Top Hospital in Rhode Island. Urology services was ranked nationally by U.S. News & World Report at 27th, on a list of 50 hospitals deemed to have the best urology services in the country. In addition, ten other programs and procedures received a national high performing ranking.
Getting Here
The Miriam Hospital Main Campus
164 Summit Ave
Providence, RI 02906
United States401-793-2500
Featured Centers & Services
The Miriam Hospital offers expertise in total joint replacement, minimally invasive and robotic surgery, and bariatric surgery, among many other specialties.
Total Joint Center
The Total Joint Center at the Miriam Hospital is the region’s highest volume joint replacement program with clinical and quality outcomes that rank among the best in the nation. Total hip, knee, or shoulder replacement is far from just an operation at our center: All of our services focus on the patient experience from initial consultation through recovery.
Center for Bariatric Surgery
Offering a safe, comprehensive approach to treating adult and teen obesity, the award-winning Center for Bariatric Surgery provides personalized, quality care and multidisciplinary services ranging from long-term nutritional and behavior modification and patient support groups to a full complement of bariatric surgeries and state-of-the-art laparoscopic and minimally invasive technologies.
Minimally Invasive Urology Institute
The Minimally Invasive Urology Institute (MIUI) is committed to delivering excellence in urologic care, research, and education. The MIUI offers cutting-edge treatments and specialized urologic care to patients through a variety of minimally invasive surgical options, such as laparoscopic and robot-assisted procedures. Our goal is to preserve function and restore patients to health.
Emergency Services
Home to Rhode Island’s first Certified Stroke Center, The Miriam Hospital’s expanded emergency department offers increased capacity, privacy, efficiency and superior patient-centered care provided 24 hours a day, 365 days a year by committed physicians, nurses, and other critical staff.
Events at The Miriam Hospital
Apr 13
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The Miriam HospitalThe Miriam Hospital will host a volunteer information session for adults on Monday, April 13, 2020. The session is an opportunity to learn more about volunteer opportunities at The Miriam Hospital. This session is intended for adults only . Register Registration is required. There is a limit of 75...
Apr 15
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The Miriam HospitalThe Miriam Hospital will host a volunteer information session for high school and college students on Wednesday, April 15, 2020. The session is an opportunity to learn more about volunteer opportunities at The Miriam Hospital. This session is intended for high school and college students . Register...
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Men's HealthApr 18
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The Miriam HospitalThe Miriam Hospital and The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University offer Walk with a Doc, a program for everyone interested in taking steps to a healthier lifestyle. This walk happens the first and third Saturday of the month. Each event begins with a brief discussion of a health topic...
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Brain and SpineApr 29
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The Miriam HospitalThis event is part of the monthly Aging and Dementia Research Lecture Series, presented by the Norman Prince Neurosciences Institute's Aging Brain Initiative and the Rhode Island Hospital Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Disorders Center . All events are held in room 133 of Rhode Island Hospital's...
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Men's HealthMay 2
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The Miriam HospitalThe Miriam Hospital and The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University offer Walk with a Doc, a program for everyone interested in taking steps to a healthier lifestyle. This walk happens the first and third Saturday of the month. Each event begins with a brief discussion of a health topic...
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Men's HealthMay 2
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The Miriam HospitalThe Miriam Hospital and The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University offer Walk with a Doc, a program for everyone interested in taking steps to a healthier lifestyle. Each event begins with a brief discussion of a health topic with local physicians, who will then lead the walk. Make...
May 4
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The Miriam HospitalThe Miriam Hospital will host a volunteer information session for high school and college students on Monday, May 4, 2020. The session is an opportunity to learn more about volunteer opportunities at The Miriam Hospital. This session is intended for high school and college students . Register...
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Brain and SpineMay 27
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The Miriam HospitalThis event is part of the monthly Aging and Dementia Research Lecture Series, presented by the Norman Prince Neurosciences Institute's Aging Brain Initiative and the Rhode Island Hospital Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Disorders Center . All events are held in room 133 of Rhode Island Hospital's...
Aug 17
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The Miriam HospitalThe Miriam Hospital will host a volunteer information session for adults on Monday, August 17, 2020. The session is an opportunity to learn more about volunteer opportunities at The Miriam Hospital. This session is intended for adults only . Register Registration is required. There is a limit of 75...
Sep 5
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The Miriam HospitalJoin gala chairs Nancy and Howard Safran, MD and The Miriam Hospital for a roaring good time as you are transported back to the fabulous 1920s! Enjoy a super swell spread by Russell Morin Catering and Events, bid on a nifty selection of auction items presented by professional auctioneer Harry Santa...
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Featured News
Monday, April 6, 2020
In light of local cases of COVID-19 and national and international instances of exponential spread of the disease, Lifespan hospitals are further expanding measures to minimize traffic and potential exposure in our hospitals, protecting patients and staff. Effective immediately, no visitors will be...
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
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Workforce, Awards & DesignationsThe Miriam Hospital has once again attained Magnet® recognition for nursing excellence and now joins just three other U.S. hospitals in receiving the four-year designation six consecutive times. The honor, bestowed upon the hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition...
Monday, February 24, 2020
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Outpatient, Health & Wellness, Inpatient, Medical Education, LeadershipLifespan and the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University have actively collaborated with Wuhan Union Hospital on research projects since 2016, with the goal of fostering research and cultural awareness. Leaders of Lifespan and the Warren Alpert Medical School have reached out to pledge...
Friday, February 7, 2020
New additions will expand, enhance robotic-assisted, minimally invasive procedures To provide the most advanced care for its patients and recruit the most talented surgeons, Lifespan has expanded and enhanced its minimally invasive surgical programs by acquiring two da Vinci Xi’s – the latest...
Friday, February 7, 2020
Visitation Discouraged at All Lifespan Hospitals In light of local cases of COVID-19, Lifespan hospital officials are now strongly discouraging any patient visitation. This includes family/friends accompanying those who come to our hospitals’ emergency departments. We are making this effort to...
Monday, January 27, 2020
Research led by a Rhode Island Hospital opioid expert has demonstrated the potential to utilize portable field devices to test street drugs for the presence of fentanyl – a technique that could aid public health advocates and public safety agencies in their effort to curb a nationwide epidemic of...
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
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Health & WellnessCan a wearable device that monitors what you eat help you lose weight? Researchers at The Miriam Hospital, in collaboration with several universities around the country, will seek to answer that question in a clinical trial funded with a $2.5 million grant from the National Institute of Health...
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
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Awards & DesignationsThe Miriam Hospital is one of just 120 hospitals across the country to be recognized as a Top Hospital by The Leapfrog Group , a national watchdog organization focused on health care safety and quality. Close to 2,100 hospitals were considered for Top Hospital awards in four categories, with The...
Thursday, December 12, 2019
PUBLIC NOTICE Scheduled visit for MAGNET RECOGNITION PROGRAM® The Miriam Hospital was designated as a Magnet organization in 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010, and 2015 by the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program®. This prestigious designation recognizes excellence in nursing services. In January 2020, The Miriam...
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Lifespan today reported a loss of $55 million from operations without investment income in fiscal year 2019, which ended September 30, 2019. With investment income, loss from operations was close to $23 million. These results led to a net loss of $35 million for fiscal year 2019. Lifespan’s 2019...
Monday, November 18, 2019
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In the CommunityDeveloper and Lifespan supporter Sheryl Amaral cuts the ribbon for 180 Corliss St. with Arthur J. Sampson (left), president of The Miriam Hospital, and Timothy J. Babineau, M.D., president and CEO of Lifespan. PROVIDENCE, RI-- An old industrial site on Corliss Street has gained a new lease on life...
Friday, November 1, 2019
Cancer physician, molecular researcher collaborate on study of new way to deliver medicine inside cancer cells PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Researchers at Rhode Island Hospital have employed nanotechnology to identify a potentially groundbreaking treatment for chondrosarcoma, an aggressive bone cancer that...