Kent Hospital

03/13/2026

Sherri Sprague, Chief Nursing Officer and SVP of Patient Care Services at Kent Hospital, has been named a 2026 Modern Healthcare Leading Women Rising Star.

Over the past year, Sherri has driven improvements in patient safety, workforce stability, and operations at Kent, while advancing equity and access to care across Care New England and Rhode Island.

Congratulations to Sherri on this well-deserved national recognition.

03/12/2026

Colon cancer has been rising steadily for decades in younger adults, even as rates in older adults decline.

Dr. Brandon Smith, Kent Hospital, explains why screening is critical—and how warning signs often go unnoticed.

03/09/2026

You don’t have to be a skier to get skier’s thumb. Despite the name, this injury can happen anytime the thumb is forced backward during a fall or impact. Dr. Andrew Matson, orthopedic surgeon at Kent Hospital, breaks down what skier’s thumb is and what to know if it happens.

Learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q045VGNx0

03/06/2026

03/03/2026

02/23/2026

Through the blizzard, we're grateful for our Kent Hospital teams staying on-site to help ensure patients continue to receive the care they need.

This morning, leadership shared breakfast as a small thank-you for their dedication. Please stay safe out there and take extra precautions while the storm continues.

02/19/2026

Nearly a third of Kent Hospital’s surgical patients are older adults, which is why earning Geriatric Surgery Verification through the American College of Surgeons matters.

Dr. Melissa Murphy, Interim Chief Medical Officer at Kent Hospital and Chief of Surgery for Care New England Health System, shares how this nationally recognized program is helping us deliver safe, more coordinated care.

Watch here: https://hubs.ly/Q043RtMj0

02/13/2026

For the third year in a row, Kent Hospital was filled with extra heart.

As part of Kent’s Spread the Love campaign, students from West Warwick Elementary Schools and Blackstone Valley Prep ES2 created handmade cards that were delivered to patients with their lunch trays. We’re so grateful to these young artists for helping us spread kindness.

Our team also spread kindness to one another by writing notes of appreciation for fellow co-workers on our Spread the Love board.

02/12/2026

This month, Kent Hospital and Women & Infants Hospital are coming together for a special initiative centered on a simple but powerful goal: helping patients feel comforted, supported, and cared for when it matters most.

Our Wrapped in Love Donation Drive invites our community to donate essential and comfort items that will be shared with patients across both hospitals – from newborns in the NICU to individuals navigating oncology treatments.

Only new items can be accepted. To schedule a drop-off, contact:

Kent Hospital: Heather Ainslie
HAinslie@KentRI.org | Manager, Volunteer Services

Women & Infants Hospital: Gabby Bello
GaBello@CareNE.org | Assistant Director, Philanthropy

We are also looking for knitters and crocheters to make items for our patients. Contact KHVolunteers@CareNE.org to volunteer.

Thank you for helping us extend compassion beyond clinical care and for being part of what makes our hospitals such special places!

02/11/2026

ACL injuries are one of the most common knee injuries seen during ski season — but they don’t just happen on the slopes.

Dr. Mathur explains why these common knee injuries matter for skiers and active individuals alike.

To learn more about Sports Medicine at Kent, visit: https://hubs.ly/Q042K2wQ0

02/09/2026

Wear Red Day shines a light on the importance of awareness and education around women’s heart health. Last Friday, our team proudly wore red in support of the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women initiative.

Together, we can help drive awareness and encourage heart-healthy futures. Learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q042nt_K0