Fall 2024

Thank You to Our Rhode Island Hospital Donor Community!

Rhode Island Hospital Foundation is proud to recognize its generous supporters whose philanthropy enables Rhode Island Hospital to provide lifesaving work while investing in the future of medicine, research, and medical education across southeastern New England. Many thanks for your generosity!

Lifespan Names Sarah Frost Chief of Hospital Operations and President of Rhode Island Hospital and Hasbro Children’s

Lifespan is pleased to announce the appointment of Sarah Frost, MBA, as its new chief of hospital operations and president of Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children’s Hospital.

As Lifespan’s chief of hospital operations, she oversees quality, safety and patient care coordination across Rhode Island, Hasbro Children’s, The Miriam, Newport, and Bradley hospitals, in furtherance of Lifespan’s system goals and strategic plan. As president of Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children’s Hospital, Frost oversees day-to-day operations at the hospitals, including high-quality and safe patient care, staff engagement, patient experience, process improvement, and operating financial results.

Lifespan Makes U.S. News & World Report's
2024-25 Best Hospitals List

U.S. News & World Report released its 2024-2025 Best Hospitals ratings, and both The Miriam Hospital and Rhode Island Hospital were recognized in the annual rankings, with The Miriam Hospital being named the top hospital in the state, and both hospitals receiving “high performing” scores in specialty care.

Ted Fischer Receives Edward A. Iannuccilli, MD
Civic Leader of the Year Award

On Thursday, September 12, the Rhode Island Hospital Foundation Board presented Ted Fischer with the annual Edward A. Iannuccilli, MD, Civic Leader of the Year Award. Ted has run six Boston Marathons, including the 2024 marathon, as part of the Golf Fights Cancer team. He has raised $363,200 for the Richard A. Browning Cancer Research Fund, a fund that was established in honor of Ted’s longtime friend, Richard Browning, MD, and has played a significant role in the advancement of cancer research being done by Howard Safran, MD, Chief of Hematology/Oncology at the Lifespan Cancer Institute at Rhode Island, The Miriam, and Newport hospitals.

This distinctive award is presented annually to an individual who demonstrates exceptional service, extraordinary leadership, and dedication to Rhode Island Hospital and Hasbro Children’s Hospital. The recipient inspires others through their commitment, embodies the hospitals' mission and values, and serves as a dedicated ambassador, fostering strong connections with the community.

(Pictured above L-R: Lawrence A. Aubin, Sr., Chairman of the Lifespan Board of Directors and the Rhode Island Hospital Board of Trustees; Ted Fischer; Sarah Frost, Chief of Hospital Operations, Lifespan and President of Rhode Island Hospital and Hasbro Children's; and Edward A. Iannuccilli, MD)

Read the latest issue of Breakthroughs

This edition includes a remarkable story about a grateful patient who spent more than 100 days at Rhode Island Hospital as well as a touching feature on the special bond between a cancer survivor and her groundbreaking oncologist. Plus, you’ll read about a first-of-its-kind addiction medicine fellowship and get information on how you can help a great cause (and have a great time!) by hosting your own community fundraiser.

Rhode Island Hospital in the News

With New Investments and Affiliation Agreements, Lifespan to Become Brown University Health

Lifespan Expands System with Agreement to Purchase Saint Anne’s and Morton Hospitals

A Gift That Could Lower Your Tax Burden

Do you own an IRA retirement account and are at least 70.5 years old? Then you may be eligible to make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) and potentially save on taxes even if you do not itemize. This type of gift may also satisfy your annual required minimum distribution. To learn more, contact your financial advisor or click on the link below.

Covid-19 FLiRT Variants: What to know

A Lifespan Blog by: Leonard A. Mermel, DO

Every few months, it seems, there are discussions in the media about new COVID variants. Here's what you need to keep in mind about these coronavirus mutations.