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Brown Surgical Associates
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Brown Surgical Associates offers consultative, diagnostic, and therapeutic services to both outpatient and inpatients for all surgical disorders.
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🎗️ Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers, with just 3–6% 5-year survival. Early detection and timely surgery can increase survival 10‑fold. Awareness matters. #PancreaticCancerAwareness #BrownSurgicalAssociates #EarlyDetection #CancerResearch #SurgicalCare
November 17, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Early detection saves lives, but screening rates are still low. Learn how awareness & screening improve outcomes ⬇️
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#LungCancerAwareness #EarlyDetection #CancerScreening #ThoracicSurgery #HealthAwareness
November 14, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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❤️ It’s #SurgicalNursesWeek!
At Brown Surgical Associates, we’re proud to celebrate the skilled, compassionate surgical nurses who make every procedure safer and every patient’s journey smoother.
Thank you for all you do! 👏
#BrownSurgicalAssociates #NursingExcellence #HealthcareHeroes
November 13, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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Dr. Doreen Wiggins, breast surgeon & certified yoga instructor at BSA, shares how yoga fosters healing, awareness & balance. She’ll soon be teaching with NeuroYoga NYC.
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#BSA#YogaMedicine #MindBodyConnection #Wellness
Reawakening Trust in the Body: Dr. Doreen Wiggins on Yoga, Healing, and Awareness - Brown Surgical Associates
At Brown Surgical Associates, we’re proud to highlight the inspiring work of Dr. Doreen Wiggins—a skilled breast surgeon and certified yoga instructor—who bridges the worlds of medicine and mindfulnes...
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November 12, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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A mom herself, Dr. Samantha Ahle - a pediatric surgeon here at BSA - says she treats her young patients as if they were her own. In this video, she shares why she chose pediatric surgery and what she loves about taking care of the smallest patients.

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Compassion, Precision, and Purpose: Meet Dr. Samantha Ahle, Pediatric Surgeon at Brown Surgical Associates - Brown Surgical Associates
Brown Surgical Associates pediatric surgeon Samantha Ahle, MD combines science, compassion, and surgical expertise to provide life-changing care.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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November News~Brown Surgical Associates

✨ 7 new surgeons join our team
🎗️ Lung, pancreatic & men’s health awareness
💜 Inspiring patient story of surgical success
🎉 25 years of the Fetal Treatment Program

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#HealthcareNews #SurgicalExcellence
November 11, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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In honor of those who have served and continue to serve our country — including some of our very own here at Brown Surgical Associates — we thank you for your courage, dedication, and sacrifice.
#VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #BrownSurgicalAssociates #Gratitude
November 11, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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This #NursePractitionerWeek, we celebrate our NPs at BSA for their expertise and commitment to exceptional surgical care.

Your compassion makes a difference across Rhode Island and beyond. 👏

#HealthcareHeroes #ThankYouNPs #SurgicalCare
November 11, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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🎗️ November is Stomach Cancer Awareness Month

Know your risk factors:
✔️ Excess weight
✔️ Alcohol use
✔️ Salty or preserved foods
✔️ Smoking & certain infections

Early detection saves lives — talk to your doctor if you’re at risk.

#StomachCancerAwareness #BrownSurgicalAssociates #EarlyDetection
November 8, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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November is Hospice & Palliative Care Month — a time to honor the professionals who bring comfort, dignity & compassion to patients and families.

At BSA, we’re proud to work alongside palliative care teams to provide truly person-centered care.
#HospiceAndPalliativeCareMonth #CompassionInCare #BSA
November 7, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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🎗️ November is #PancreaticCancerAwarenessMonth — and new research links poor dental health to a significantly higher risk of pancreatic cancer. 🦷

Caring for your mouth isn’t just about your smile—it could be about much more.

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#BSA #CancerPrevention
‘Huge’ impact: Poor dental health tied to increased risk for pancreatic cancer
Routine dental hygiene could significantly lower risk for pancreatic cancer.Researchers identified 27 oral bacteria and fungi associated with the malignancy. The combined effect of those microbes on p...
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November 6, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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🎗️ November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month — the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. and worldwide.

Early detection saves lives. Know your risks, get screened, and talk to your doctor.

#LungCancerAwareness #BrownSurgicalAssociates #EarlyDetection #HealthEquity
November 5, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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🎃 Happy Halloween from BSA! 👻
Wishing everyone a fun, safe, and healthy Halloween!
Whether you’re trick-or-treating or celebrating at home, remember to stay alert, drive carefull & keep walkways well-lit for little ghosts & goblins. ✨
#HappyHalloween #BSA #SafetyFirst #HealthyHalloween #TrickOrTreat
October 31, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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🧠 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
October 29, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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🎀 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
October 24, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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Men get breast cancer too. 💙
Know the risks, watch for symptoms, and get screened.
Early detection saves lives. 🎗️
#MaleBreastCancerAwareness #MensHealth #BrownSurgicalAssociates
October 21, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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🎃 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:
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#HalloweenSafety #BSA #BeWell #StaySafe #Halloween2025
October 20, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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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
October 17, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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Called back after a mammogram? 💗 It’s usually not a cause for alarm. Learn what it means and what to expect:
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#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #BreastHealth #BrownHealth
October 16, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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🎀 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
October 14, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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🚨 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
October 8, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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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
October 8, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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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. 💪

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#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.
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October 7, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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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
October 6, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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🎩✨ 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
October 3, 2025 at 1:11 PM