In the News at Roger Williams
- Blood & Marrow Transplant Program
- RWMC recognized Stroke Center
- CharterCARE receives final approval
- Bariatric program re-certified
The BMT Department is pleased to share the following news.
In December, The Blood and Marrow Transplant Program received designation as a full transplantation center from the National Marrow Donor Program.
A. Samer Al-Homsi, MD, Chief of the Division... [+]
Roger Williams recognized as Stroke Center
November 12, 2009 Roger Williams Medical Center has been recognized as a Stroke Center through its successful participation in the American Heart Association’s “Get With The Guidelines... [+]
CharterCARE receives final approval
CharterCARE Health Partners, the corporate entity managing the proposed affiliation of Roger Williams Medical Center and St. Joseph Health Services of Rhode Island, today welcomed approval of its a... [+]
Bariatric Surgery program re-certified for 3 years
Roger Williams Medical Center has been re-certified as a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). The bariatric surgery team has s... [+]
Focus on Adele R. Decof Cancer Center
There is only one hospital in Rhode Island with a complete range of cancer care that includes the latest in research, diagnosis, and treatment. Home to the state's only Bone Marrow Transplant unit, the Adele R. Decof Cancer Center at Roger Williams is where vital research and technology meets a philosophy of caring that is always focused on the patient and family. [+]
Weight Loss Surgery / Bariatric Surgery
Over 23 million Americans are considered morbidly obese, a condition that can lead to life-threatening diseases like diabetes, hypertension and severe pulmonary compromise. Bariatric surgery can offer not only durable and safe control of weight but also provide previously unimaginable full remission of many of the co-morbidities. [+]