120 Years Strong
Where compassion meets modern medicine, and every patient is treated like family.
- A tradition of caring.
- A future of possibility.
- A community that comes first.
Saint Anne's Hospital
Celebrating 120 Years at Saint Anne's Hospital
For 120 years, Saint Anne’s Hospital has stood as a trusted source of care, compassion, and stability for the people of Fall River and surrounding communities. What began in 1905 as a mission of the Dominican Sisters of the Presentation has grown into a community hospital shaped by generations of caregivers, patients, and families.
This 120th anniversary is more than a milestone. It is a reflection of trust built over more than a century, as families have turned to Saint Anne’s in their most important and vulnerable moments. Today, as part of Brown University Health, the hospital continues to expand access to advanced care while maintaining the personal, community-centered approach that has always set it apart.
Perspectives on 120 Years
Throughout this anniversary year, we honor the people who have shaped Saint Anne’s Hospital and whose stories reflect the heart of the hospital. From lifelong careers and multigenerational families in healthcare to the quiet, daily work that keeps the hospital running, each perspective offers a window into what 120 years of service truly means.
Paul Ruggieri, MD
Paul Ruggieri, MD, reflects on Saint Anne’s 120 years with pride, calling it a close‑knit, caring hospital central to his career. He honors its legacy of compassionate care and sees a strong future blending tradition with growth through innovation and new partnerships.
The Dominican Sisters of the Presentation at Saint Anne's Hospital
For 120 years, Saint Anne’s has provided compassionate, faith‑based care rooted in its Dominican founding. The Sisters continue guiding its mission, offering spiritual support and dignity to patients while shaping a future that blends tradition with strengthened care through new partnerships.
Clement Beaulieu
Clem Beaulieu has kept Saint Anne’s “heartbeat” running for 34-plus years, leading its boiler plant that powers essential hospital functions. His reliability reflects the hospital’s legacy of care, ensuring uninterrupted service while supporting its mission and future growth.
Lena Gomes, MSN, RN, CMSRN, and Kiana Gomes, RN
Lena Gomes found her calling in nursing early, growing into a compassionate leader at Saint Anne’s. Now a clinical manager, she shares the profession with her daughter, Kiana. Together, they carry forward a legacy of care, bridging generations while serving their community.
Mary-Louise Mancini
Mary‑Lou Mancini’s life is deeply tied to Saint Anne’s as a mother, volunteer, and leader. Serving on the Community Board and Patient and Family Advisory Council, she helps guide its future while honoring its faith‑based legacy of compassionate, community‑centered care.