The Miriam Hospital Celebrates 100th Birthday!

The Miriam Hospital opened its doors on March 26, 1926. As we celebrate our 100th birthday, you can help write the next chapter of our story with a donation that will help shape the next century of care.

Learn more about The Miriam Hospital's history

Join us on May 2 for The Miriam Hospital Centennial Celebration

Join Susan Bazar and Susan H. Kaplan, co-chairs of the Centennial Celebration and Campaign, for an elegant evening honoring The Miriam’s remarkable history and bold, promising future, which includes an expanded emergency department and new private patient rooms made possible through the generosity of our dedicated donor community. The celebration will also include posthumous recognition of Alan G. Hassenfeld as The Miriam Person of the Year.

Bringing Down the Old to Build Something Better

Check out this timelapse video of our building demolition project.

Read the latest issue of Traditions

In this issue, we feature the story of a grateful patient whose cancer is in remission thanks to the exceptional care of The Miriam’s oncology team. You’ll also get an update on our once-in-a-century campus transformation project and read about the newly created nurse scientist position, which is helping to build bridges and elevate care.

Grateful for the Exceptional Care
She Received at The Miriam

It was a typical workday in mid-September for clinical nurse Patty McHugh when she received a “low heart rate” alert on her Fitbit. She was feeling normal, no dizziness or weakness, so Patty continued tending to her patients for a period before mentioning her device’s detection to a colleague. At the colleague’s urging, Patty took an EKG at the clinic, which confirmed her bradycardia.

Here are some recent stories where The Miriam Hospital is making headlines.

A Way to Give and Receive

When you establish a charitable gift annuity with The Miriam Hospital, you not only receive lifetime payments and potential tax benefits, but you also support our caregivers and patients.

The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines and
Heart Health: What to Know

A Brown University Health Blog by Karen E. Aspry, MD, and Verity Ramirez, MD

The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA), released on January 7, 2026, are set to shape the diets and health of tens of millions of Americans. Here’s what’s good, what’s unexpected, and what to question in the latest DGA.

Grandma's Date Squares

These date squares, made with rolled oats and dates, offer a wholesome blend of fiber, natural sweetness, and sustained energy. Oats provide heart healthy soluble fiber, which can help lower cholesterol and support digestion, while also offering complex carbohydrates that keep you feeling full longer. Dates contribute natural sugars, potassium, and antioxidants, making them a nutrient-rich alternative to refined sweeteners. Together, they create a snack that’s satisfying, energizing, and supportive of digestive health – all while feeling like a treat.

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