Brown University Health Renames Massachusetts Oncology Sites
The health system has rebranded two oncology facilities in Massachusetts following its 2024 acquisition of local hospitals.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Healthcare
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Brown University Health has officially renamed its oncology facility in Dartmouth and the institute at Saint Anne's Hospital in Fall River. The rebranding aims to strengthen the organization's regional ties after acquiring the facilities from Steward Health Care.
Why it matters
This move serves to integrate Massachusetts medical sites into the broader Brown University Health network. The change provides patients in the area expanded access to clinical trials and specialized physician expertise.
Brown University Health acquired Saint Anne's and Morton hospitals in a deal valued at $175 million. The rebranded Dartmouth facility is located at 537 Faunce Corner Road.
The players
Brown University Health
A healthcare system based in Rhode Island that manages several medical facilities and institutions.
Saint Anne's Hospital
A hospital located in Fall River, Massachusetts, that is now part of the Brown University Health system.
Steward Health Care
A physician-led healthcare organization that previously owned Saint Anne's and Morton Hospital.
The details
Brown University Health will integrate physicians from its existing Rhode Island network into these Massachusetts locations. The system previously operated under the name Lifespan Corp before rebranding in October 2024.
Timeline
October 2024: Lifespan Corp acquired Saint Anne's and Morton hospitals.
October 20, 2026: The renaming of the oncology facilities officially took effect.
October 21, 2026: Brown Health formally announced the renaming and new service integrations.
Market Landscape
This rebranding follows the 2024 acquisition of Saint Anne's and Morton hospitals by Lifespan Corp. The move signals a strategic push to consolidate the brand presence across the Massachusetts and Rhode Island healthcare market.
Patients in Dartmouth and Fall River will now have access to clinical trials previously available only within the Rhode Island network. These changes reflect an ongoing effort to streamline care delivery across the state-line border.
The takeaway
Patients served by these facilities should contact their providers to see how updated network resources affect their current treatment plans. Integrating specialized care across regional facilities typically aims to reduce the need for patients to travel long distances for complex procedures.
Further reading
Learn more about local medical developments in the Massachusetts Healthcare section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Providence Business News.
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