"With so many wonderful organizations around us, I cannot think of any more deserving of our support than Women & Infants Hospital. For several generations, countless grateful families throughout the community and region have benefited from this extraordinary hospital's unparalleled medical excellence – and as a result are living healthier and happier lives." -- Margaret D. Farrell
ONWARD Campaign a Success
The largest capital campaign in Women & Infants Hospital’s history closed on September 30, 2009, having exceeded $22.9 million in gifts and pledges during the past five years. There were many highlights during the ONWARD Campaign, co-chaired by Anne and Michael Szostak, who led a steering committee of volunteers from the broader community and the hospital.
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Annual Giving
Your gift to Women & Infants Annual Fund will benefit one of the premiere health care facilities for women in the country. The monies raised annually are primarily earmarked for patient program needs, research and for the purchase of medical equipment.
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Planned and Legacy Giving
"Legacy" vehicles provide an important income stream for the Hospital's future program and capital needs. Browse information on planned giving, utilize our gift calculator, or view current articles to decide which estate planning vehicle meets your priorities while also responding to your estate needs and/or income requirements.
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An A+ for Women & Infants Patient Story: Marianne In 1998, Marianne Gianfrancesco, a retired educator from the State of Rhode Island, was diagnosed with breast cancer. Today she is cancer free. » Read this patient story
Thanks to the angels at Women & Infants Patient Story: Nabia Our daughter Nabia Marie Morris was born at 24 weeks weighing 1 pound, 3 ounces. We were told by our doctor to take it one day at a time. » Read this patient story
Story Begins in Heartache Ends in Love Patient Story: Lisa This is the best story I’ll ever be able to tell. I don’t think you’ll find this type of success or happiness anywhere else. » Read this patient story
Community Leadership
Members of the Women & Infants Development Foundation are dedicated to promoting philanthropic support for the mission of the Hospital.
30 Years of Success
Looking back at the successes of the past 30 years, here are the wonderful photos and stories of NICU graduates and a Q&A with Dr. Betty Vohr, medical director for the clinic.