Thank You to Our Rhode Island Hospital
Donor Community!

Rhode Island Hospital Foundation is proud to recognize the 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!

Rhode Island Hospital Transforms Lobby
to Enhance Patient Comfort, Services

Rhode Island Hospital marked a significant milestone in its efforts to build the future of healthcare in the Ocean State with the opening of its renovated lobby. The $4.35 million project to transform what is the hospital’s front door was funded entirely by philanthropy and buoyed by a leadership gift of $2.5 million from longtime supporters John and Tricia Ferreira (above right, along with hospital leadership). In recognition of the couple’s incredible support, the space has been named The John and Tricia Ferreira Lobby.

Mark Your Calendar for the 2025 Day of Giving

The annual Rhode Island Hospital and Hasbro Children’s Day of Giving will take place on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. This year’s event will focus on a disease that touches us all deeply – cancer. Featuring moving stories from those whose lives have been touched by the physicians and specialists at the Brown University Health Cancer Institute at Rhode Island Hospital and its pediatric division, Hasbro Children’s, Day of Giving will reinforce the future of cancer care can be found right here.

With Gratitude – Amy’s Story

At nearly six months pregnant with her fourth child, Amy Donlan was diagnosed with pulmonary arterial hypertension—a rare and life-threatening condition that made even crossing a room feel impossible. Referred to Corey Ventetuolo, MD at Rhode Island Hospital, Amy was confronted with the gravity of the situation: she was in heart failure at just 30 years old. Thanks to Dr. Ventetuolo’s expertise and the dedicated support of a specialized team, Amy was able to carry her son, Teddy, safely to 32 weeks before his birth.

Read the Latest Edition of our Donor Magazine

In this issue of Advancing Medicine. Touching Lives., you’ll find articles that highlight the power of philanthropy in action at Rhode Island Hospital, including stories on gifts that will help advance brain tumor research, and elevate epilepsy and neurocritical care, as well as features on legacy giving and third-party fundraising. Plus, we’re including a bonus Hasbro Children’s Healthy Futures magazine.

A Way to Give and Receive

When you establish a charitable gift annuity with Rhode Island Hospital, you not only receive lifetime payments and potential tax benefits, but you also support our caregivers and patients.

Rhode Island Hospital in the News

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

Golf and Physical and Occupational Therapy:
Improve Your Game and Prevent Injuries

A Brown University Health blog by Julie Valois, MPT, DPT, C-PS

Golf is known as a low to moderate intensity exercise, but it does put heavy demands on the body. The golf swing is a complex, full body motion that puts a lot of force through your bones, muscles, and ligaments. Working with a physical/occupational therapist can help you improve your game by improving how your body moves.