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Meet Our Team

Work. Life. Stories.

Finding a job is easy these days. Finding purpose is the challenge.

At all levels and across every area of Brown University Health, employees are forging ahead, facing the demands of working in healthcare, and finding fulfillment in work and with one another. Their roles are different, and their stories are individual. But collectively, they exemplify our core values — Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence — CARE. Hear why a career at Brown University Health works for them and discover how it could work for you, too.

CARE Person of the Year 2024

Elizabeth "Betty" Ferreira

Director of Central Transport | Rhode Island Hospital

Every year, we recognize and honor our shared CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence through the CARE Person of the Year award. This is the most important honor we give out each year, the highest recognition a team member can receive.


Betty Ferreira was chosen as 2024 CARE Person of the Year. She has been with the organization for extraordinary 48 years, and during that time has has made a remarkable impact on thousands of patients and team members. Her dedication to her staff and commitment to creating meaningful, engaging experiences for employees and patients is first-class.


Watch this video to learn more about Betty.

CARE Person of the Year 2024, Elizabeth 'Betty' Ferreira
Brown University Health employee, Ana, Registered Nurse at Rhode Island Hospital.

“It's a busy place. But that's what I like about it. It's a learning experience.“

Ana

Registered Nurse |
Rhode Island Hospital

Brown University Health employee, Matt, Clinical Social Worker at The Miriam Hospital.

“The families are going through this care. We're also going through this care with the family.“

Matt

Clinical Social Worker |
The Miriam Hospital

Brown University Health employee, Elaine, Phlebotomist and Supervisor at Brown University Health Laboratories.

“I feel my job is important. The older I'm getting, the more I realize how important it is.“

Elaine

Phlebotomist and Supervisor |
Brown University Health Laboratories

Brown University Health employee, Derrell, Behavioral Health Specialist at Bradley Hospital.

“I enjoy helping the kids. Nothing makes me happier than making a difference.“

Derrell

Behavioral Health Specialist |
Bradley Hospital

A Brown University Health employee wearing a “Employee of the Year” jacket.

Additional Recognition Programs

Here at Brown University Health, we strive to acknowledge the value and importance of each employee and honor those who consistently support our mission through a variety of recognitions and awards. These include:

  • Employee of the Quarter
  • Leader of the Quarter
  • Hospital-specific awards
  • Recognition for years of service
  • CARE Recognition online platform where employees can recognize one another and earn reward points to redeem for gifts
  • DAISY Award for nurses