Women & Infants Hospital

What Women & Infants Hospital does

Women & Infants Hospital is a private, non-profit specialty hospital founded in 1884 (originally as Providence Lying-In Hospital) and headquartered at 101 Dudley Street, Providence, Rhode Island. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Care New England Health System and a major teaching affiliate of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. The hospital focuses on the full continuum of women's health across the lifespan — obstetrics, maternal-fetal medicine, gynecology, gynecologic oncology, urogynecology, fertility, breast health, primary care, and menopause care — together with newborn and neonatal-perinatal medicine. It performs approximately 8,500 deliveries per year (the 9th largest stand-alone OB service in the U.S. and largest in New England), serves ~1,200 NICU newborns annually, and executes more than 7,500 gynecologic and general surgical procedures per year.

Core clinical assets include the Brown University Labor and Delivery Center (operational since 2024 after a $35 million campaign), the region's largest single-family room NICU, a Commission on Cancer-accredited Program in Women's Oncology, an LGBTQIA+ Obstetric & Gynecologic Health Clinic, the WISH (Women's Intimacy and Sexual Health) Center, a Fertility Center, and a Community Mobile Health Clinic (launched October 2025). Specialty designations include Baby-Friendly USA, Joint Commission accreditation, AABB, CAP, CMS 4-Star Rating, and Centers of Excellence in Breast Imaging and Minimally Invasive Gynecology. The hospital participates in the NICHD Maternal-Fetal Medicine Units Network, Neonatal Research Network, Pelvic Floor Disorders Network, NRG Oncology, and ARPA-H Investor Catalyst Hub. Technology stack includes Epic/MyChart for patient portal and self-scheduling, the Baby2Home validated smartphone app, digital breast tomosynthesis (3D mammography), and the NNNS neurobehavioral exam developed by Dr. Barry Lester.

The business model is fee-for-service clinical care reimbursed through commercial insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid, supplemented by NIH research grants (including a $3 million NICHD grant), corporate and foundation grants (e.g., $1 million CVS Health Foundation, $5 million from Brown University), and philanthropy (galas raising $410K-$900K+ annually, Swim Across America-RI raising $2.5 million+ for cancer research since 2010). Distribution is sales-led, via the Care New England physician referral network, MyChart self-scheduling, satellite facilities in East Greenwich, South Kingstown, and Woonsocket, the Mobile Health Clinic, and Brown University medical school referrals. The hospital is undergoing leadership transition, with Erin Yale named President and COO effective April 13, 2026, succeeding interim president Dr. Methodius G. Tuuli, who was elevated in December 2025 after Shannon Sullivan departed to lead Connecticut Children's Health System.

Name

Women & Infants Hospital

Legal name

Women & Infants Hospital

Website

https://womenandinfants.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1884

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Women & Infants Hospital is a non-profit specialty hospital in Providence, Rhode Island, providing comprehensive women's health, obstetrics, gynecology, oncology, fertility, and newborn/NICU care to Rhode Island and southeastern New England families, affiliated with Care New England and Brown University.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Women's Health and Maternity Hospital Services

NAICS

Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (622310)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060)

akta.pro primary industry

Maternity & Perinatal Hospitals (Acute Care) (HLAFAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Neonatal Intensive Care & Special Care Nurseries (NICU/SCN) (HLAFAJAE), Labor & Delivery / Obstetric Hospitalist (OB Hospitalist) Services (HLAKAJAK)

Keywords

• Obstetric and gynecologic care
• Neonatal intensive care
• Women's health services
• Maternity care services
• Gynecologic oncology

Headquarters

HQ city

Providence

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Patient Care Services: Direct healthcare services including inpatient hospital care, outpatient clinics, diagnostic services, surgical procedures, and specialty care. Revenue generated through insurance reimbursements, Medicare/Medicaid, and self-pay patients.
2. Research Grants and Clinical Trials: Federal and foundation funding through NIH, National Institute of Health grants for clinical research in obstetrics, gynecology, and newborn pediatrics. Active participation in MFMU and NRN networks.
3. Philanthropy and Community Support: Charitable donations, gala events, and community fundraising campaigns including Swim Across America Rhode Island and annual galas raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for cancer research and hospital programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Women & Infants Hospital is a specialty hospital providing comprehensive obstetric, gynecologic, and newborn care services including labor and delivery, high-risk pregnancy management, neonatal intensive care, gynecologic and breast oncology, fertility treatment, urogynecology, LGBTQIA+ health, and primary care for women across the lifespan. The hospital is the regional referral center for NICU services and a major teaching affiliate of Brown University, delivering approximately 8,500 babies per year.

Product overview

Women & Infants Hospital is a leading specialty hospital for women and newborns offering a comprehensive portfolio of clinical services organized around women's health across all life stages. The hospital provides specialized care through distinct clinical programs including the LGBTQIA+ Clinic for gender-affirming and reproductive healthcare, the Women's Intimacy and Sexual Health (WISH) Center for cancer patients, the Program in Women's Oncology for breast and gynecologic cancer care, and a dedicated Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) as the regional referral center. Digital health capabilities include the Baby2Home app for postpartum maternal support. The hospital operates a Community Mobile Health Clinic for expanded postpartum care access and maintains a Fertility Center for reproductive medicine services. The Brown University Labor and Delivery Center serves as the primary delivery site for over 80% of Rhode Island families. Services span primary care, obstetrics, gynecology, high-risk pregnancy care, pediatric services, and behavioral health, all supported by advanced diagnostic imaging including digital breast tomosynthesis.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LGBTQIA+ Obstetric and Gynecologic Health Clinic Specialized clinic offering treatments for sexual health concerns, gender-affirming hysterectomy, fertility preservation, preconception counseling, and prenatal and postpartum care for LGBTQIA+ patients.
• Women's Intimacy and Sexual Health (WISH) Center Comprehensive center addressing sexuality issues for cancer patients, including vaginal dryness, pain during intercourse, decreased desire, and body image concerns through specialists in breast/gynecologic health, oncology, sex therapy, and pelvic floor physical therapy.
• Program in Women's Oncology Cancer care program providing state-of-the-art pretreatment evaluation, staging, treatment, and clinical follow-up for women with gynecologic or breast cancer. Accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer.
• Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked #17 in United States on Money's 2026 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode IslandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 March 2026Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island awarded Women & Infants Hospital its first People4Equity designation, recognizing the hospital for facilitating accessible care that improves health outcomes for communities facing healthcare inequity. The evaluation included staff training in trauma-informed care, implicit bias training, social determinant screenings, LGBTQIA+ support, and language support.
• Scholars NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 February 2026Women & Infants Hospital partnered with Scholars Network to launch an employment and loan repayment program supporting nursing students in Providence. The program provides $45,000 in loan repayment spread over three years for students committing to work at the hospital after graduation.
• Swim Across America - Rhode IslandminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 6 September 2025Swim Across America - Rhode Island holds annual charity open water swims to raise funds for crucial cancer research at Women & Infants Hospital. Established in 2010, SAA-RI has raised over $2.5 million to date. The event attracts over 700 swimmers and volunteers annually.
• The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown UniversityflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 October 2022Brown University provided $5 million to create a new labor and delivery center at Women & Infants Hospital. The partnership includes the Brown University Labor and Delivery Center, the birthplace of over 80% of Rhode Island's babies. Brown and Women & Infants maintain a major teaching affiliate relationship.
• Point32HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPoint32Health partnered with Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island to provide no-cost, healthy meals for expectant mothers at Women & Infants Hospital as part of maternal health support initiatives.
• Meals on Wheels of Rhode IslandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMeals on Wheels of Rhode Island teams with Point32Health to provide no-cost, healthy meals for expectant mothers at Women & Infants Hospital.
• General Biomics, Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeneral Biomics, Inc. and Women & Infants Hospital announced a collaborative clinical agreement to study the role of the human microbiome in diseases of infants in the NICU.
• Care New England Health SystemflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerWomen & Infants Hospital is a Care New England hospital, part of an integrated health system including Butler Hospital, Kent Hospital, The Providence Center, VNA of Care New England, Integra Community Care Network, and CNE Medical Group. The system provides unified care across Rhode Island.
• 1199SEIUminorOthersTentative agreement reached between Women & Infants Hospital and 1199SEIU union in December 2024, canceling a planned strike.
• Spaulding Rehabilitation NetworkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCare New England partners with Spaulding Rehabilitation Network for inpatient and outpatient physical therapy services, providing rehabilitation care across the region.
• LifePoint HealthminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCare New England partners with LifePoint Health as part of a nationwide network of hospitals and healthcare facilities.

Scale indicators20 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Magee-Womens Hospital (UPMC): UPMC's flagship women's specialty hospital in Pittsburgh, providing maternity, NICU, OB/GYN, and women's oncology services. Highly comparable as another major academic-affiliated women's specialty hospital with very high delivery volume and a regional monopoly posture.
• Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies: Orlando Health's stand-alone women and newborns specialty hospital with one of the largest delivery volumes in the US and a dedicated NICU. Closely comparable on specialty focus, scale, and freestanding women-and-infants model.
• Texas Children's Pavilion for Women: Baylor College of Medicine-affiliated women's and fetal medicine specialty hospital within Texas Children's, focused on high-risk obstetrics, NICU, and fetal surgery. Comparable academic specialty positioning and similar scale.
• Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford: Stanford-affiliated academic hospital providing high-risk maternity, NICU, and women's services. Comparable as a quaternary women's and newborn specialty provider tied to a leading medical school.
• UCSF Betty Irene Moore Women's Hospital: UCSF's stand-alone women's hospital delivering obstetric, NICU, and women's specialty care alongside the UCSF research enterprise. Closely comparable academic specialty model.

Broad incumbents

• Brigham and Women's Hospital: Major Harvard-affiliated academic medical center in Boston with a high-volume OB/GYN and midwifery service and connections to a Level III NICU via neighboring Boston Children's. Comparable in scale and academic affiliation, though broader than a women's specialty hospital.
• Mount Sinai Hospital (Manhattan): Ichan School of Medicine-affiliated academic medical center with a major OB/GYN department and high-risk pregnancy program. Comparable in academic specialty depth but operates as a broad-based hospital rather than a women's-only specialty hospital.

Regional players

• Northside Hospital (Atlanta): Large community health system in Atlanta known for one of the highest US delivery volumes. Comparable maternity/NICU scale and freestanding specialty positioning, though in a different regional market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/WomenAndInfantsHospital
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/care-new-england

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles22 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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