What's the Best Test?

Take the proactive step towards your health by scheduling a colon cancer screening today.

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Lifespan Living

Ready to start your journey to health? We can help.

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Challenging Cases

A Case Like No Other: An Audio Series from Lifespan Experts

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Adetokunbo Oyelese, MD, PhD

Amazing technology. In the right hands.

A new revolutionary robotic navigation platform is at Lifespan.

At the Norman Prince Spine Institute, we are one of the first programs in the region to add the Globus Excelsius robot to our computer-assisted navigation technology.

Peter Soukas, MD

A Clear Path for Life

Lifespan Cardiovascular Institute

Dr. Peter Soukas found an innovative way to use technology to treat blocked arteries. The results were shockingly successful. 

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You Deserve Our Award-Winning Weight Loss Surgery

The Center for Bariatric Surgery offers a long term solution to patients who have difficulty with sustaining weight loss. Our surgical team provides coordinated, personalized care to obese individuals who have a body mass index greater than or equal to 40.

Information for Patients and Visitors

Current Guidelines for Hospital Visitors

In response to the number of COVID cases throughout the state, and in accordance with Rhode Island Department of Health guidance, Lifespan has implemented the following visitation policy at our acute care hospitals.

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Lifespan Urgent Care

When a common medical condition arises, you can turn to Lifespan Urgent Care to get treatment with the expertise and compassion you expect from Rhode Island’s leading health care provider.

Lifespan in the Media

Lifespan in the Media

Here are some of the stories making headlines.

Lifespan makes daily headlines for the amazing work that happens here. Visit our newsroom to view the many local and national stories about our hospitals, programs, and patients. 

Lifespan Locations

Over 1,620 hospitals and clinics throughout Rhode Island, here are some featured locations:

Workforce and Youth Development

Free Education Opportunities

Lifespan’s Workforce Solutions, Training and Teamwork (STAT) program offers free education to become certified for entry-level healthcare positions.  Start today!

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Research and Clinical Trials

Our research strives to improve patient care in our community, in our region, and throughout the world. Learn more about our programs and current clinical trials.

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Lifespan Community Health Institute

Lifespan Community Health Institute (LCHI) is your source for better health in Rhode Island and its surrounding communities. Programs are often offered free or at a reduced cost to the community.

Upcoming Events

Mar
29

Safe Sitter

The Safe Sitter curriculum is designed exclusively for young teens in grades six through eight. It covers the following skills: safety child care CPR first aid choking rescue, and life and business...

Apr
3

A Taste of African Heritage

Celebrate the healthy, vibrant, plant-based food traditions from across the African diaspora. Join the Lifespan Community Health Institute and Phoenix RI for this free, in-person, six-week series to...

Apr
6

Diabetes Prevention Program - Spanish

This free, in-person Diabetes Prevention Program will be offered in Spanish by Lifespan Community Health Institute and Providence Community Health Centers every Saturday from 9 to 10 a.m. from April 6...

Apr
6

Parenting Matters Spring 2024 Conference

Parenting Matters Spring 2024 Conference will take place as a virtual event. Please call 401-444-8009 with any questions. Bradley Hospital, the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children...