Day of Giving Raises More Than $435,000

Rhode Island Hospital and Hasbro Children’s presented the fifth annual Day of Giving on Wednesday, September 10. The daylong radio-telethon, a partnership with NBC 10 WJAR and Cumulus Media Providence, gave the hospitals an opportunity to highlight their world-class care, share inspiring patient stories, and raise funds to support their lifesaving work.

Rhode Island Hospital’s Burn Center
Earns Reverification

Rhode Island Hospital has once again been reverified as a Burn Center by the American Burn Association (ABA). The prestigious designation is awarded only to burn centers that meet the highest standards of care, from initial treatment through long-term rehabilitation. The distinction also reaffirms our position as the only hospital in New England verified as a burn center, a comprehensive stroke center, and a Level 1 Trauma Center for both adults and children.

Innovative Brain Surgery Saves 23-Year-Old’s Life

Last summer, Anuj Swaminathan was knocked out during a sparring session in the ring. A precautionary MRI shortly after showed no lingering damage from the punch. However, it did reveal an unrelated brain tumor, which led the 23-year-old boxer to undergo an innovative surgery at Rhode Island Hospital. In this video, Anuj looks back on his decision to remain in Rhode Island for his treatment, the significant deficits he has overcome to be where he is today, and why he agreed to be awake during parts of his delicate, complicated surgery.

Grateful Patient Shares Story of Debilitating Migraines and How RI Hospital Doctor Changed Her Life

Isabel Allaire, 24, arrived at the emergency department trembling with excruciating pain, a loss of balance, and migraine. But by the time her Rhode Island Hospital patient journey ended, this grateful patient says she was “feeling better than I have in 10 years … like nothing happened.”

But something did happen. A lot, in fact.

Read the latest issue of our donor publication, Breakthroughs

Inside this edition, we share a pair of grateful patient stories that demonstrate the exceptional care provided at Rhode Island Hospital. We also update you on our now-completed lobby renovations and let you know how you can leave a lasting legacy. Happy reading!

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.

Rhode Island Hospital in the News

Here are some recent stories where Rhode Island Hospital is making headlines.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting women in the United States. Around one in eight women will develop breast cancer over her lifetime. While it is a common type of cancer, the factors surrounding breast cancer may not be common knowledge. Breast Cancer Awareness Month is one way to educate - and inspire - the public.