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Culture

A Commitment to Helping People Thrive

We're invested in your success.

Brown University Health's culture is one of patient-oriented service, where our shared CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence are demonstrated every day. Team members are deeply invested in the community and see their roles as important in bettering the lives of Rhode Islanders. We also share a willingness to help each other and consistently go out of our way to provide guidance to newer employees. Our goal is to provide outstanding healthcare while being kind to one another. We also offer plenty of room for career satisfaction and growth in a place where you can build a career, not just a job.

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Belonging and Engagement

We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer. We value and respect the backgrounds and experiences of our employees and are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels valued and is treated with dignity, fairness, and respect.

Guided by our CARE values—Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence (CARE), along with our core Success Factors, we are committed to fostering access to opportunities for all. At Brown University Health, we strive to create environments that honor and celebrate all of our team members, patients and the broader community.

Through this commitment, we empower individuals to contribute meaningfully to our collective success and to the advancement of our mission of Delivering health with care.


Our engagement strategy includes:

  • Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) open to all employees
  • System-wide Belonging and Engagement Committee (BEC)
  • Resources and guidance for strengthening awareness about creating welcoming environments for all
  • Community Engagement and Partnerships
  • Learning and Skills Building opportunities for all employees
  • Publications and communication about executing BE best practice
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Care in the Community

Across our state and region, we extend our expertise and services into the communities where people live, learn, work, play, and pray. Brown University Health coordinates hundreds of programs, events, and community service activities every year, benefiting as many as 30,000 Southern New Englanders.

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Community Health Institute

The mission of the Brown University Health Community Health Institute is to eliminate health disparities and achieve optimal health outcomes through promotion of healthy behaviors, relationships, and environments.

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Corporate Citizenship

As a not-for-profit organization, Brown University Health and its entities provide substantial uncompensated medical care as well as community support through education and research initiatives. We also provide donations, sponsorships, and in-kind resources to our communities on an annual basis.

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Workforce and Youth Development

Across Rhode Island, Brown University Health sponsors youth health and technology career programs, a summer youth employment program, and workplace readiness programs for adults.

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Neighborhood Relations

Delivering health with care extends beyond the buildings of our organization. As good neighbors, we respect the neighborhoods where we are situated. The mission of neighborhood relations is to build relationships and share our resources to make the community better.

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Team Brown Health

Team Brown Health enlists our employees to take part in a variety of activities that serve to improve the quality of life in our communities. Whether through participating in a 5K or volunteering at a community event, health and service are intrinsically part of who we are.

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