First-ever Patient in Rhode Island to Receive Groundbreaking Gene Therapy for Hemophilia B

Hemophilia B is a rare, inherited bleeding disorder. It’s caused by a deficiency of Factor IX, an essential clotting protein that plays a crucial role in blood coagulation.

People with this dangerous medical condition can experience excessive, uncontrollable bleeding, even after minor injuries. John R. Landry, Jr., or “J.R.,” as he’s known to friends and family, is one of those people.

Mark Your Calendar for the 2026 Day of Giving

Rhode Island Hospital and Hasbro Children’s will hold their annual Day of Giving on Thursday, September 10, celebrating world-class care while raising funds to support our lifesaving work. In partnership with NBC 10 WJAR and Cumulus Media Providence, the radio-telethon will celebrate patient stories of hope and overcoming the odds and recognize the local healthcare heroes who cared for them throughout their medical journey.

Essential Tremors Treatment Offers a Second Chance

Tom Cioffi thought he would have to live with essential tremors for the rest of his life. But in a matter of a few hours, his tremors were under control, thanks to his focused ultrasound treatment.

Rhode Island Hospital Volunteer Named Healthcare Hero by Providence Business News

Alexander "Alex" Chow, a volunteer at Rhode Island Hospital, has been named by Providence Business News as a 2026 Healthcare Hero! Honorees were chosen from a pool of applicants and recognized for their work and for making a difference in the healthcare sector in both Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts. Alex not only volunteers while also studying at Brown University, he worked with team members to develop a simple app that greets patients at main points of entrance at the hospital and guides them to their destinations using photos. Alex developed this app with photos to help overcome language barriers and make it easier for patients to get to their care teams.

Join us for the 16th Annual
Paws for a Cause Dog Walk

Please join us to support head and neck cancer at the 16th Annual Paws for a Cause Dog Walk on June 6, 2026, at the Slater Memorial Park Pavilion in Pawtucket, RI. Head and neck cancer is a complicated illness requiring the expertise of surgeons, radiation oncologists, and medical oncologists. Equally important are support staff, nutritionists, and speech pathologists, which are all crucial to our patients with regards to recovering from their cancer. Join us to raise funds for this important cause.

What kind of legacy will you leave?

A charitable bequest is a simple and powerful way to have a lasting impact on the future generations of patients who will be treated at Rhode Island Hospital. Your gift will allow our caregivers to continue to provide the compassionate care that we are known for.

Rhode Island Hospital in the News

Here are some recent stories where Rhode Island Hospital is making headlines.

Over-the-Counter Medicines for Allergy Season: Antihistamines and More

A Brown University Health Blog by Lauren Fortier, PharmD

While spring can be a lovely time full of sunshine and warmer weather, it can also be a time of stuffy noses and itchy eyes from seasonal allergies. Allergies occur when your body’s immune system overreacts to allergens, such as pollen or mold. Seasonal allergies affect up to 60 million people annually in the United States.