Brown Surgical Associates
@brownsurgical.bsky.social
Brown Surgical Associates offers consultative, diagnostic, and therapeutic services to both outpatient and inpatients for all surgical disorders.
🎁 Holiday Safety Reminder!
In 2023, 154,700 children were treated for toy-related injuries. Keep the season joyful and safe: follow age labels, choose appropriate toys, use helmets with riding toys, avoid small parts for young kids, and discard packaging right away.
#HolidaySafety #ToySafety
In 2023, 154,700 children were treated for toy-related injuries. Keep the season joyful and safe: follow age labels, choose appropriate toys, use helmets with riding toys, avoid small parts for young kids, and discard packaging right away.
#HolidaySafety #ToySafety
December 2, 2025 at 6:47 PM
🎁 Holiday Safety Reminder!
In 2023, 154,700 children were treated for toy-related injuries. Keep the season joyful and safe: follow age labels, choose appropriate toys, use helmets with riding toys, avoid small parts for young kids, and discard packaging right away.
#HolidaySafety #ToySafety
In 2023, 154,700 children were treated for toy-related injuries. Keep the season joyful and safe: follow age labels, choose appropriate toys, use helmets with riding toys, avoid small parts for young kids, and discard packaging right away.
#HolidaySafety #ToySafety
Thanksgiving is the #1 day for home cooking fires in the U.S.—mostly from unattended cooking. With busy kitchens, travel & gatherings, burns, cuts, accidents & other emergencies rise too.
Stay alert. Wishing everyone a safe holiday!
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Stay alert. Wishing everyone a safe holiday!
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November 26, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Thanksgiving is the #1 day for home cooking fires in the U.S.—mostly from unattended cooking. With busy kitchens, travel & gatherings, burns, cuts, accidents & other emergencies rise too.
Stay alert. Wishing everyone a safe holiday!
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Stay alert. Wishing everyone a safe holiday!
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#HealthySkinAwarenessMonth
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S.
• 1 in 5 Americans will develop it by age 70
• 104,960 melanomas expected in 2025
• 5+ sunburns doubles melanoma risk
• Early detection = 97% survival
Protect your skin & get checked.
#SkinCancerAwareness #SkinHealth
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S.
• 1 in 5 Americans will develop it by age 70
• 104,960 melanomas expected in 2025
• 5+ sunburns doubles melanoma risk
• Early detection = 97% survival
Protect your skin & get checked.
#SkinCancerAwareness #SkinHealth
November 24, 2025 at 2:29 PM
#HealthySkinAwarenessMonth
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S.
• 1 in 5 Americans will develop it by age 70
• 104,960 melanomas expected in 2025
• 5+ sunburns doubles melanoma risk
• Early detection = 97% survival
Protect your skin & get checked.
#SkinCancerAwareness #SkinHealth
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S.
• 1 in 5 Americans will develop it by age 70
• 104,960 melanomas expected in 2025
• 5+ sunburns doubles melanoma risk
• Early detection = 97% survival
Protect your skin & get checked.
#SkinCancerAwareness #SkinHealth
#LungCancerAwarenessMonth
This article isn’t written by a BSA physician, but sheds light on an important & growing concern — the rise of lung cancer in women.
Staying informed & understanding risk factors supports early detection & better outcomes.
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This article isn’t written by a BSA physician, but sheds light on an important & growing concern — the rise of lung cancer in women.
Staying informed & understanding risk factors supports early detection & better outcomes.
www.brownhealth.org/.../lung-can...
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November 21, 2025 at 2:16 PM
#LungCancerAwarenessMonth
This article isn’t written by a BSA physician, but sheds light on an important & growing concern — the rise of lung cancer in women.
Staying informed & understanding risk factors supports early detection & better outcomes.
www.brownhealth.org/.../lung-can...
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This article isn’t written by a BSA physician, but sheds light on an important & growing concern — the rise of lung cancer in women.
Staying informed & understanding risk factors supports early detection & better outcomes.
www.brownhealth.org/.../lung-can...
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💜 It’s World Pancreatic Cancer Day — a reminder that early detection saves lives.
Know your risk, and if you’re higher risk, ask your doctor about screening.
Risk factors: family history, genetics, diabetes, pancreatitis, smoking, obesity, age 55+, heavy alcohol use.
#WorldPancreaticCancerDay
Know your risk, and if you’re higher risk, ask your doctor about screening.
Risk factors: family history, genetics, diabetes, pancreatitis, smoking, obesity, age 55+, heavy alcohol use.
#WorldPancreaticCancerDay
November 20, 2025 at 4:31 PM
💜 It’s World Pancreatic Cancer Day — a reminder that early detection saves lives.
Know your risk, and if you’re higher risk, ask your doctor about screening.
Risk factors: family history, genetics, diabetes, pancreatitis, smoking, obesity, age 55+, heavy alcohol use.
#WorldPancreaticCancerDay
Know your risk, and if you’re higher risk, ask your doctor about screening.
Risk factors: family history, genetics, diabetes, pancreatitis, smoking, obesity, age 55+, heavy alcohol use.
#WorldPancreaticCancerDay
🎗️ 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
🎗️ 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 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
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#LungCancerAwareness #EarlyDetection #CancerScreening #ThoracicSurgery #HealthAwareness
November 14, 2025 at 3:16 PM
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Early detection saves lives, but screening rates are still low. Learn how awareness & screening improve outcomes ⬇️
🔗 www.healio.com/.../increase...
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#LungCancerAwareness #EarlyDetection #CancerScreening #ThoracicSurgery #HealthAwareness
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#LungCancerAwareness #EarlyDetection #CancerScreening #ThoracicSurgery #HealthAwareness
❤️ 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
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
❤️ 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
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 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
✨ 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
Read more 👉 myemail.constantcontact.com/A-hernia-cas...
#HealthcareNews #SurgicalExcellence
November 11, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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
Read more 👉 myemail.constantcontact.com/A-hernia-cas...
#HealthcareNews #SurgicalExcellence
✨ 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
Read more 👉 myemail.constantcontact.com/A-hernia-cas...
#HealthcareNews #SurgicalExcellence
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
#VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #BrownSurgicalAssociates #Gratitude
November 11, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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
#VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #BrownSurgicalAssociates #Gratitude
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
Your compassion makes a difference across Rhode Island and beyond. 👏
#HealthcareHeroes #ThankYouNPs #SurgicalCare
November 11, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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
Your compassion makes a difference across Rhode Island and beyond. 👏
#HealthcareHeroes #ThankYouNPs #SurgicalCare
🎗️ 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
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
🎗️ 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
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 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
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
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
At BSA, we’re proud to work alongside palliative care teams to provide truly person-centered care.
#HospiceAndPalliativeCareMonth #CompassionInCare #BSA
🎗️ 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
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
🎗️ 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
Early detection saves lives. Know your risks, get screened, and talk to your doctor.
#LungCancerAwareness #BrownSurgicalAssociates #EarlyDetection #HealthEquity
🎃 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
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
🎃 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
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
🧠 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
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
🧠 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
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
🎀 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.
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#WomensHealth #CancerScreening #BrownUniversityHealth
📅 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
🎀 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
📅 Oct. 25 | 8:30a–3p | RI Hospital APC Building
No insurance needed.
👉 brownhealth.org/.../womancare/request-more-information-about-womancare-screening
#WomensHealth #CancerScreening #BrownUniversityHealth
Men get breast cancer too. 💙
Know the risks, watch for symptoms, and get screened.
Early detection saves lives. 🎗️
#MaleBreastCancerAwareness #MensHealth #BrownSurgicalAssociates
Know the risks, watch for symptoms, and get screened.
Early detection saves lives. 🎗️
#MaleBreastCancerAwareness #MensHealth #BrownSurgicalAssociates
October 21, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Men get breast cancer too. 💙
Know the risks, watch for symptoms, and get screened.
Early detection saves lives. 🎗️
#MaleBreastCancerAwareness #MensHealth #BrownSurgicalAssociates
Know the risks, watch for symptoms, and get screened.
Early detection saves lives. 🎗️
#MaleBreastCancerAwareness #MensHealth #BrownSurgicalAssociates
🎃 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
Check out this great article from Brown Health:
🔗 www.brownhealth.org/.../hallowee....
#HalloweenSafety #BSA #BeWell #StaySafe #Halloween2025
October 20, 2025 at 1:56 PM
🎃 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
Check out this great article from Brown Health:
🔗 www.brownhealth.org/.../hallowee....
#HalloweenSafety #BSA #BeWell #StaySafe #Halloween2025
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
Thank you for your dedication to saving lives every day. 🙌
#BrownSurgical #TraumaCare #EmergencyMedicine #PatientSafety
October 17, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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
Thank you for your dedication to saving lives every day. 🙌
#BrownSurgical #TraumaCare #EmergencyMedicine #PatientSafety
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
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#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #BreastHealth #BrownHealth
October 16, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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...
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#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #BreastHealth #BrownHealth
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#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #BreastHealth #BrownHealth
🎀 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
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
🎀 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
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
🚨 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
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
🚨 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
At Brown Surgical Associates, we’re proud to recognize these heroes whose skill and dedication save lives every day. 👏
#EmergencyNursesDay #ThankYouNurses #BrownSurgical
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
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
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
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 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
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