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Hasbro Childrens Hospital
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Description
About Rhode Island Hospital
Our Mission
The mission of Rhode Island Hospital is to be at the forefront of patient care by creating applying and sharing the most advanced knowledge in health care
Our Vision
Through its unyielding pursuit of excellence in service education research technology and information Rhode Island Hospital will be recognized regionally and nationally for the clinical expertise provided through its centers of excellence
What We Value
Compassion for people
We earn trust through the courtesy sensitivity and respect we demonstrate to our patients families coworkers and the community we serve
Passion for excellence
We strive for excellence in all we do by putting our patients first and delivering the best possible service in an environment that retains and attracts outstanding individuals
Freedom to Innovate
We continuously improve the quality of our services by supporting innovation embracing change and encouraging the development of new ideas and knowledge
Spirit of teamwork
We recognize that every member of the Rhode Island Hospital community makes a valuable contribution to our success
History
A History of Hasbro Childrens Hospital
Opened amidst great celebration on Valentines Day 1994 Hasbro Childrens Hospital demonstrates the strength of thoughtful generous people united in a common purpose An undeniable need for a new pediatric hospital led to one of the largest outpourings of public support ever for a charity in Rhode Island
Contributions came in ways limited only by the imaginations of the donors and from people of all means and walks of life Initiated by magnificent lead gifts from the Hasbro Charitable Trust and other foundations and corporations the campaign quickly gained momentum From employees trustees the hospital guild and major givers to area artists school children and grateful patients no source of support went untapped Literally hundreds of events promotions and groups along with an appeal to nearly three quarters of the people in Rhode Island raised over 1 million in the final phase of the campaign Against all early predictions the campaigns 23 million goal was surpassed in less than three years
The capital campaign was a rousing success and the enthusiasm generated for Hasbro Childrens Hospital has continued Another 1 million was raised following the hospitals opening to endow a hospitalbased Child Protection Program for the identification treatment and prevention of child abuse At the same time a large circle of volunteers was formedand it continues to growwho champion the many causes and support the many events associated with Hasbro Childrens Hospital
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