Lifespan is a non-profit health care system based in Providence, Rhode Island. It was founded in 1994 and is the largest health care system in Rhode Island. Lifespan operates several hospitals, including Rhode Island Hospital, The Miriam Hospital, and Newport Hospital. The system also operates a number of outpatient facilities and physician practices. Lifespan is affiliated with the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and is a teaching hospital. The system employs over 16,000 people and has a total of 2,865 licensed beds.