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Summer 2024
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Annual Gala & Auction Raises Over $972,000 for The Miriam!
The Miriam Hospital hosted more than 490 donors, friends, and supporters at the Night of Champions Gala, which took place Saturday, May 11, at the Longplex Family & Sports Center in Tiverton. Thanks to our generous donor community, proceeds will support The Miriam’s Greatest Needs Fund and Mobile Integrated Healthcare at The Miriam!
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MIUI Celebrates A Decade of Advancing Urology Care and Transforming Lives at The Miriam!
In 2014, the Minimally Invasive Urology Institute (MIUI) at The Miriam Hospital became the region’s first comprehensive institute for urology care. Since then, they have been committed to advancing urology care and transforming lives.
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The Power of Gratitude
“The personal connection I had with my doctors and nurses was strong,” Herb Obodda explains. “They were all amazing and very attentive. I felt cared for and cared about every time I stepped foot in that hospital. I can’t even quantify my feelings for The Miriam...It’s just a wonderful place.”
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The Miriam Hospital Celebrates Nurses Week
As part of the nurse's week festivities, the 11th Annual Alan and Suzanne Gilstein Nursing Symposium was held on May 8 and welcomed keynote speaker, Carolyn C. Roberts, Trustee, The Miriam Hospital Foundation, to present Celebrate The Miriam Hospital and Nursing: Past, Present, and Future. From the informative presentation to the wonderful lunch, the symposium was enjoyed by all in attendance. Thank you, Gilstein family!
Pictured L-R: Longtime Miriam Volunteer, Gloria Winston; Keynote Speaker Carolyn C. Roberts; Dr. Maria P. Ducharme, President, The Miriam Hospital and Chief Quality Executive, Lifespan; Suzanne Gilstein, Trustee, The Miriam Hospital Foundation; and Dr. Vanzetta James, Chief Nursing Officer and SVP of Patient Care Services, The Miriam Hospital.
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Family’s Philanthropy Helps Mold Next Generation of Nurses
The Miriam’s excellence in nursing is nearly impossible to overstate. Now, a new residency program is among just a handful of programs in the world to achieve Practice Transition Accreditation. Through the generosity of the Kilmartin family, the program is supported with resources that enable it to meet emerging educational needs and provide innovative learning opportunities for our newest nurses.
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The Miriam Hosts Annual Employee Appreciation Cookout
On June 3, The Miriam Hospital celebrated their employees at their annual employee appreciation cookout at The Miriam. They asked team members what they liked most about working at the hospital, and overwhelmingly, they said the people! THANK YOU to all of our employees who work so hard each day Delivering health with care!
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Read the latest issue of Traditions
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In this issue of Traditions, you will read about the groundbreaking medicine being done in our Peripheral Vascular Interventional Laboratory and how it is helping patients through difficult times and leading to powerful success stories. We also share how past Gala beneficiaries, the Lung Screening and Nodule Clinic and the Women’s Cardiovascular Program, are making a difference, as well as highlights from this year’s Gala beneficiary, Mobile Integrated Healthcare. Enjoy!
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What Kind of Legacy Will You Leave?
A charitable bequest is an easy and tangible way to have a lasting impact on the future generations of patients that will be treated at The Miriam Hospital. Your gift will allow our caregivers to continue to provide the compassionate care that we are known for.
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Sunscreens and the Facts About Protecting Your Skin
Your skin is much more than what people see. The skin is a whole system that acts as a barrier to protect the inside of your body from the outside world. It is vital that we do what we can to protect it.
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Healthy Recipe – Arugula Quinoa Salad
For a quick and easy lunch or dinner this summer, try this delicious, vegetarian-friendly salad. It's filled with peppery arugula, protein-packed quinoa, and the zesty flavor of lemons. It's also great as a side with your favorite protein.
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Your support helps ensure that we are there for all who need us, every day.
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