As Brown Health operating losses deepen, pressure mounts to save Newport Hospital birthing center

By: Nancy Lavin

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: May 21, 2026

Words: 1,052

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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Staring down another quarter of operating losses, Brown University Health executives are unwilling to contribute a share of the $4.9 million needed to keep Newport Hospital’s birthing center open.

“We want to see the money come from outside Brown Health,” Peter Markell, executive vice president and chief financial officer, said during a virtual call with reporters Thursday. “We still need $4.9 million of support, whether from the state or philanthropy.”

In other words, Gov. …

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