Hasbro Children's

02/13/2026

Congratulations to Hasbro Children’s Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) for earning the silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence from The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) for the second year in a row! This award is a national recognition for their commitment to high-quality patient care and strong workplace practices.

“This marks the second consecutive year Hasbro Children’s has earned the Beacon Award under AACN’s newer annual designation process,” said Sarah Frost, chief of hospital operations and president of Rhode Island Hospital and Hasbro Children’s. “This designation is acknowledgement of our PICU team’s passion for excellence and providing our patients with the best high-quality, patient and family-centered care.”

02/12/2026

Thank you to Friends of Hasbro Children’s Hospital for hosting their annual Mailbox Brigade benefitting our hospital!

This festive tradition brings joy to local neighborhoods each season — and thanks to their creativity, generosity, and dedication, the 2025 Mailbox Brigade raised $13,500 to support of Hasbro Children’s!

02/11/2026

Debbra Grossman has made her career out of caring for children—and more specifically their anxious parents—as a phlebotomist with Hasbro Children’s. She and her team have made it their mission to make the whole experience as soothing as possible for children and parents alike. To try to make the experience more fun, Debbra has gone the extra mile with her wardrobe. “I have more than 200 scrub tops, including ones for every holiday, and the parents and children always remark on them.”

While acknowledging that, like any job, phlebotomy has its share of challenges, Debbra greatly enjoys the work. “I have stayed in the same location during my career—I am proud to say my enjoyment in my job has kept me going. This job is so important.”

This week is National Phlebotomist Week, a time to celebrate our phlebotomy team members across the Brown University Health system and recognize their hard work and dedication on behalf of our patients—young and old alike.

To join our team of phlebotomists in Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts, visit jobs.brownhealth.org.

02/10/2026

It is common for children and teenagers to occasionally feel sharp chest pains. Fortunately, most chest pains in children and teens are benign and not related to any abnormality of the cardiovascular system.

Two common causes of chest pain in children are costochondritis and precordial catch syndrome. Learn more about these conditions.

02/09/2026

02/09/2026

Every 12 minutes, someone in the United States dies by su***de. Clinicians at Bradley Hospital designed a training program for individuals who do not have a background in behavioral health to learn more about su***de prevention.

Join us Thursday, February 19 for Su***de: Screening, Prevention and Response for the general public. Learn more and register here: https://f.mtr.cool/nuijussvid

02/06/2026

Kids’ Link RI is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to help triage children and youth in need of mental health services and refer them to treatment providers. Call 1-855-543-5465.
Visit our website for more information: https://f.mtr.cool/jeavjlhbbc

02/03/2026

Jasper’s journey began with significant breathing and muscle challenges, leading to 119 days in our NICU and a life‑changing airway reconstruction at age 3.

Today, he’s a thriving 7‑year‑old whose strength and spirit inspire everyone who meets him. We are honored to announce Jasper as our 2026 Champion Child!

Jasper Casey defied the odds, and now he’s taking the spotlight.

02/03/2026

02/02/2026

February is Heart Month, and when we think of heart disease, we often think of older adults. But children can have heart disease too. Learn more about how we care for children and their heart.

Heart disease in children may stem from congenital heart defects or acquired from infection or medical condition. Learn more about what to watch for.