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Brown Surgical Associates @brownsurgical.bsky.social · 7h

🚨 Big news! Brown Surgical Associates has added 7 fellowship-trained surgeons — expanding access to world-class, specialized care right here in Rhode Island.

Learn more about our newest team members:
🔗 brownsurgicalassociates.org

#BSA #WorldClassCare #Surgery #InnovationInMedicine

Brown Surgical Associates @brownsurgical.bsky.social · 1d

🧠 World Stroke Day: Know the Signs, Reduce the Risks

Stroke is a leading cause of death & disability — but 80% are preventable.
Control blood pressure, stay active, & know the signs:

F.A.S.T.
❤️ Face drooping
💪 Arm weakness
🗣️ Speech difficulty
⏰ Time to call 911

#WorldStrokeDay #StrokeAwareness

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Brown Surgical Associates @brownsurgical.bsky.social · 6d

🎀 Join us for WomanCare — a free breast & cervical cancer screening event for women 21+!
📅 Oct. 25 | 8:30a–3p | RI Hospital APC Building
No insurance needed.
👉 brownhealth.org/.../womancare/request-more-information-about-womancare-screening

#WomensHealth #CancerScreening #BrownUniversityHealth

Brown Surgical Associates @brownsurgical.bsky.social · 9d

Men get breast cancer too. 💙
Know the risks, watch for symptoms, and get screened.
Early detection saves lives. 🎗️
#MaleBreastCancerAwareness #MensHealth #BrownSurgicalAssociates

Brown Surgical Associates @brownsurgical.bsky.social · 10d

🎃 With Halloween a little over a week away, it’s the perfect time to brush up on some Halloween safety tips to help keep the night fun and injury-free! 👻
Check out this great article from Brown Health:
🔗 www.brownhealth.org/.../hallowee....
#HalloweenSafety #BSA #BeWell #StaySafe #Halloween2025

Brown Surgical Associates @brownsurgical.bsky.social · 13d

On #WorldTraumaDay, we recognize our incredible Trauma and Surgical Critical Care team at BSA— providing expert, 24/7 care for adults and children facing serious injuries.

Thank you for your dedication to saving lives every day. 🙌

#BrownSurgical #TraumaCare #EmergencyMedicine #PatientSafety

Brown Surgical Associates @brownsurgical.bsky.social · 14d

Called back after a mammogram? 💗 It’s usually not a cause for alarm. Learn what it means and what to expect:
🔗 www.brownhealth.org/.../should-i...
...

#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #BreastHealth #BrownHealth

Brown Surgical Associates @brownsurgical.bsky.social · 16d

🎀 Metastatic Breast Cancer

We honor everyone affected by metastatic breast cancer—patients, loved ones, and the care teams who support them.

At BSA's Center for Breast Care, we’re committed to compassionate, personalized care and advancing treatment at every stage.

#BSA #BreastCancerAwareness

Brown Surgical Associates @brownsurgical.bsky.social · 22d

🚨 Did you know? More than 160,000 emergency nurses across the U.S. deliver expert, compassionate care to millions every year.
At Brown Surgical Associates, we’re proud to recognize these heroes whose skill and dedication save lives every day. 👏

#EmergencyNursesDay #ThankYouNurses #BrownSurgical

Brown Surgical Associates @brownsurgical.bsky.social · 22d

This week we celebrate Physician Assistant Week and the amazing PAs at Brown Surgical Associates! 👏
From the OR to the clinic, your skill, compassion, and dedication help us deliver exceptional care every day. Thank you! 💙

#PAWeek #BrownSurgical #ThankYouPAs

Brown Surgical Associates @brownsurgical.bsky.social · 23d

After surviving a ruptured aortic aneurysm, James faced another fight — a massive hernia. Thanks to Dr. Marcoandrea Giorgi and the Brown Surgical team, he got a second chance at life. 💪

www.brownsurgicalassociates.org/2025/10/07/h...

#BrownSurgical #HerniaCare #PatientStory

How Complex Hernia Surgery Saved James' Life - Brown Surgical Associates

After a massive hernia left James with little hope, Dr. Marcoandrea Giorgi performed a complex robotic repair that gave him his life back.

www.brownsurgicalassociates.org

Brown Surgical Associates @brownsurgical.bsky.social · 24d

Brown Surgical Associates proudly recognizes, honors, and thanks our pediatric nurses—whose skill and compassion come together to care for our youngest patients. 👏 #PediatricNursesWeek #BrownSurgical

Brown Surgical Associates @brownsurgical.bsky.social · 27d

🎩✨ Proud moment for BSA! Our own Dr. Doreen Wiggins was the featured speaker for “Driven to Thrive” at the Inaugural Audrain Hat Luncheon yesterday. 👏 #BrownSurgical #DrivenToThrive

Brown Surgical Associates @brownsurgical.bsky.social · 29d

👏 Proud of our team at #NESVS2025!
Andrew Fournier, NP, spoke on palliative care in end-stage vascular disease, and Michael Cremins, PA, on CMS quality reporting & compliance. 💙

#BrownSurgical #VascularCare #ExcellenceInCare

Brown Surgical Associates @brownsurgical.bsky.social · Sep 30

✨ Brown Physicians, Inc.—including Brown Surgical Associates—has joined Brown Health Medical Group with Brown University Health!

This step means better access, stronger coordination & the same compassionate care you trust. ❤️

👉 www.brownhealth.org/news/brown-p...

#BrownSurgical #BetterTogether

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Brown Surgical Associates @brownsurgical.bsky.social · Sep 30

Every day—not just during #HispanicHeritageMonth—we celebrate the culture, history & impact of the Hispanic community at BSA, in our patients & colleagues. 💙 #CommunityStrong

Brown Surgical Associates @brownsurgical.bsky.social · Sep 29

♥️ As #WomenInMedicine Month wraps up, we celebrate the incredible women at Brown Surgical Associates—their expertise, compassion & dedication shine every day. 👏 Here are pics of some (but not all)! #BrownSurgical #TeamBSA

Brown Surgical Associates @brownsurgical.bsky.social · Sep 26

👏 Wrapping up #APPWeek by celebrating our incredible APPs across every division at Brown Surgical! We appreciate you this week & every week. 💙 Featured: Dr. Monteagudo with our Pediatric APPs.

#TeamBSA #PatientCare #BrownSurgical

Brown Surgical Associates @brownsurgical.bsky.social · Sep 25

#SurgicalTechnologistsWeek At Brown Surgical Associates, our certified surgical technologists play a vital role in every procedure—from prepping the OR to supporting surgeons and ensuring the best outcomes for patients. Thank you for all you do! 💙

#BSA #TeamBSA #PatientCare #SurgicalExcellence

Brown Surgical Associates @brownsurgical.bsky.social · Sep 24

📸 Brown Surgical at the NESS Conference! Dr. Giorgi spoke on AWR with eTEP access, joined by Drs. Mazzaglia, Bates, & Ryder. 👏 #BrownSurgical #SurgicalInnovation #Education #TeamBSA

Brown Surgical Associates @brownsurgical.bsky.social · Sep 23

✨ Shanah Tovah! ✨
Brown Surgical Associates sends warm wishes for a Happy Rosh Hashanah to everyone celebrating. As the holiday begins at sundown today, may the new year be filled with health, happiness, and peace.
#RoshHashanah #ShanahTovah #BrownSurgicalAssociates

Brown Surgical Associates @brownsurgical.bsky.social · Sep 23

Yesterday’s Paddle for Progress RI was a record-breaking success! Founded by a mother-daughter duo of survivors, this event raises awareness for breast cancer research & care in RI. This year honored Dr. Graves for 40 years of impact in medicine. 🙌 #PaddleForProgress #BreastCancerAwareness #TeamBSA

Brown Surgical Associates @brownsurgical.bsky.social · Sep 16

🚨 Innovation in Vascular Surgery 🚨
BSA’s Dr. Jeffrey Slaiby & Dr. Peter Soden are the first in the region to implant the Zenith Iliac Branch Device (ZBIS) at Rhode Island Hospital—advancing care for aortoiliac & iliac aneurysms.

👉 pbn.com/brown-surgic...

#VascularCare #InnovationInSurgery

Brown Surgical Associates surgeons first in region to perform implantation of iliac branch device

PROVIDENCE – Dr. Jeffrey Slaiby and Dr. Peter Soden recently became the first surgeons to implement the Zenith Iliac Branch Device, also known as ZBIS. The procedure took place at Rhode Island Hospita...

pbn.com

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Brown Surgical Associates @brownsurgical.bsky.social · Sep 15

💙👶 Happy Neonatal Nurses Week! 👶💙
At Brown Surgical Associates, we are grateful for the extraordinary neonatal nurses whose skill, compassion, and dedication provide life-changing care for our tiniest patients and their families. ✨
#NeonatalNursesWeek #BrownSurgicalAssociates #NursingExcellence

Brown Surgical Associates @brownsurgical.bsky.social · Sep 12

#WomeninMedicineMonth
This September, we celebrate the outstanding women at Brown Surgical Associates whose leadership, expertise, and compassion are shaping the future of surgery and patient care. Thank you for inspiring the next generation and making a lasting impact every day.
#WIMMonth #BSA