(Providence, RI) -- Care New England hosted a special ceremony at Women & Infants Hospital on October 29, 2024, to honor our colleagues' sacrifices for military service.
Care New England’s team members with military service bring invaluable skills and perspectives to the healthcare field. Their experiences enhance teamwork, resilience, and adaptability, which are essential in high-pressure environments. Drawing on their backgrounds, these veterans contribute to a culture of commitment and compassion, ultimately benefiting patients and colleagues. Their dedication to both service and healthcare exemplifies a profound commitment to community well-being.
“Ahead of Veteran’s Day, we feel it is important to reflect and show our appreciation to members of our Care New England team who are veterans. Their service to our country and commitment to caring for the community is truly inspiring,” said Michael Wagner, MD, president and CEO, Care New England Health System. “They enrich our workplace and make a profound difference in the lives of our patients and each other. We are proud to have veterans among us.”
Those on hand to recognize our veterans included, Shannon R. Sullivan, president and COO, Women & Infants Hospital, Rhode Island Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, Rhode Island Congressman Gabe Amo, Providence Mayor Brett Smiley, Sen. Tiara Mack, Rep. Jose Batista, RI Brigadier General Thomas Hannon, RIANG command, and Director of Rhode Island Veteran Affairs Kasim Yarn.
About Care New England
Care New England Health System is a trusted organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.
CNE was founded in 1996, and today it is the parent organization of Butler Hospital, Kent Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island, Care New England Medical Group, the VNA of Care New England, The Providence Center, and Integra, a certified accountable care organization (ACO). Care New England includes 970 licensed beds and 216 infant bassinets. Through Butler, Kent, and Women & Infants hospitals, Care New England has a teaching and research affiliation with The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. Kent is also a teaching affiliate of The University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine.