Patient Stories

At Hasbro Children's Hospital, we are decidated to advancing the understanding and practice of patient-and family-centered care and are proud to be recognized as a Pinwheel Sponsor by the The Institute for Patient- and Family-Centered Care. Read some of our patient stories below.

Zachary's Story
When Zachary Kiernan was an infant, his mother was told that she should not expect much from her child. He would not reach the milestones of other children. He wouldn't walk or talk until the age of four or older. It would be a long, hard road. More...

Caitlynn's Story
Caitlynn Zinni was a healthy, happy five-year-old when her mother noticed some unusual bruising on her legs during a Memorial Day picnic. She'd been running a slight fever and seemed tired, so her mother took Caitlynn to see their pediatrician. More...

Hannah's Story
To look at Hannah McDonald today—an energetic, active high school senior and Miss RI contestant—you would never imagine that only two years ago she was entirely immobilized by spinal fusion surgery. More...

Domenic's Story
As an infant, Domenic Tortolano was treated at Hasbro Children's Hospital for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). His mother shares their family's story and celebrates the health of Domenic and his twin sister. More...

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