Kent Hospital

04/01/2026

Congratulations to our Spaulding Star Award Winner for February, Shannon Dupuis!

A Physical Therapist in Providence, Shannon has quickly become an invaluable member of the team since joining in 2024.

Known for her calm, steady presence and dedication to exceptional care, she’s frequently requested by physicians and consistently praised by patients.

Her expertise, compassion, and commitment to going above and beyond make a meaningful impact every day. Thank you, Shannon.

03/30/2026

What a great day at our 5th Annual Easter Egg Hunt for children with special needs, hosted by the Spaulding Outpatient Rehabilitation Centers at Kent Hospital.

Families joined us for an afternoon of games, egg hunts, and time together, with visits from the Easter Bunny and fairytale princesses.

Thank you to everyone who came out and made it so special. We’re already looking forward to next year.

03/19/2026

We were proud to come together at our recent Kent Hospital Leader of the Quarter and Team Member of the Month Reception to celebrate the incredible people who make a difference every day.

Congratulations to:

Joshua Napolitano, our Leader of the Quarter, whose leadership, creativity, and commitment to going above and beyond continue to set the standard.

Hunter Parent-Wetmore, RN (ICU), our Team Member of the Month, recognized for her compassion, dedication, and unwavering support for both patients and colleagues.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating these outstanding team members and the impact they make across Kent Hospital every day.

03/18/2026

Congratulations to our latest Spaulding Star Award Winner – Alice Jodoin.

A Rehabilitation Technician in East Greenwich for more than 10 years, Alice is the magic behind the scenes who keeps our clinic running smoothly.

From supporting patient care and managing infection control to training new hires and assisting 30+ clinicians in a day, her impact is felt across the entire team.

Thank you, Alice. We’re so fortunate to have you on our team.

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

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