The Miriam Hospital marked a historic milestone yesterday, celebrating its 100th anniversary alongside hospital leadership, staff, and local officials, including the mayors of Providence and Pawtucket.
The centennial celebration honored a century of excellence in patient care, innovation, and deep community roots. As part of the event, Brett Smiley and Donald Grebien presented official citations to hospital president Maria Ducharme, recognizing the institution’s enduring impact on the health and well-being of Rhode Islanders.
The celebration brought together employees from across the organization to reflect on the hospital’s legacy and the people who have made it possible, both past and present.
“This milestone belongs to our staff, past, present, and future whose dedication, compassion, and expertise have defined The Miriam Hospital for 100 years,” said Maria Ducharme, DNP, RN, president of The Miriam Hospital and chief quality executive of Brown University Health. “Every day, our teams demonstrate what it means to provide exceptional, patient-centered care. Because of them, we have earned the trust of our community and built a legacy we are incredibly proud of. As we look ahead, their commitment will carry us into the next century of excellence.”
Founded in 1926 as Rhode Island’s first Jewish hospital, The Miriam Hospital has evolved into a nationally recognized academic medical center, distinguished by clinical excellence, groundbreaking research, and an enduring commitment to community health. This vision championed by a remarkable group of women dedicated to equity, access, and service, continues to shape and inspire the hospital’s mission today
The centennial event featured historical displays, staff celebrations, and opportunities to reflect on the hospital’s evolution over the past century while looking ahead to the future of health care.
