Newport Hospital was established in 1873 as a 12-bed cottage hospital. Now the medical center is part of the Lifespan system and offers a wide-range of advanced services for area residents including emergency care, diagnostic imaging, a birthing center, behavioral health unit, comprehensive surgical services, intensive care, acute inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation. As of 2008, the hospital had 981 employees and 286 affiliated physicians.
- Hours: 24/7/365
- Handicap Accessible: Yes
- Founding Date: 1873
- Insurance accepted: For information, consult one of the hospital's financial counselors.
- Licenses: Licensed by the Rhode Department of Health
- Accreditations/certifications: Accredited by The Joint Commission
- Affiliations: Lifespan
- Financial assistance: Payment plan
- Parking: Free lot
- Number of beds: 129
- Type: General, Geriatric, Pediatric, Psychiatric, Rehabilitation
- Features: Cafeteria, Chapel, Gift/flower shop
- Departments: Cancer center, Cardiology, Dental surgery, Dermatology, Gastroenterology, Intensive care unit, Internal medicine, Neurology, OB/GYN, Orthopedic services, Pathology, Pediatrics, Physical therapy, Psychiatric ward, Radiology, Rehabilitation services, Surgery, Urology
- Visiting hours: 2 to 8 p.m. daily, including holidays and weekends.