Tropical Smoothie Cafe treats Saint Anne’s Hospital employees

Apr 14, 2020

Fall River, MA - Tropical Smoothie Café, of Dartmouth, is among the dozens of businesses that have recognized the work of Saint Anne’s Hospital health care providers during the COVID-19 pandemic by donating snacks and meals.

Franchise owners Ana and Gil Sousa recently delivered 100 smoothies as part of a national “100,000 Smoothie Giveaway” challenge by Tropical Smoothie Café to distribute 100,000 smoothies to those who are on the front line helping fight the coronavirus. In addition to hospital staff, Tropical Smoothie Café beneficiaries include first responders, including EMTs and police and fire departments.

At Saint Anne’s, the delicious gifts of smoothies were enjoyed by employees throughout the hospital, including those in the intensive care unit and other patient care areas, the laboratory, shipping and receiving, and more. Each cup was hand-inscribed with inspirational messages, such as “You rock!” and “You’re our hero!”.

Saint Anne’s Hospital President Michael Bushell noted that dozens of businesses, organizations, and individuals throughout the area have lifted the spirits of staff and, in some cases, are being shared with those in need.

“The outpouring of support from the community for our frontline staff has been humbling,” said Bushell. “Our employees and providers have been so gratified to be remembered by businesses such as Tropical Smoothie Café. We appreciate each and every gesture of support.”

About Saint Anne’s Hospital
Founded by the Dominican Sisters of the Presentation in 1906, Saint Anne’s Hospital in Fall River, Massachusetts, is a full-service, acute care Catholic hospital with 211 beds and satellite locations in Dartmouth, Attleboro, Swansea, New Bedford, and Stoughton, Massachusetts. A member of Steward Health Care, Saint Anne’s provides nationally recognized patient- and family-centered inpatient care and outpatient clinical services to patients from surrounding Massachusetts and Rhode Island communities. Saint Anne’s key services include the Center for Orthopedic Excellence; bariatric surgery; multiple robotic-assisted surgical capabilities, including orthopedic surgery, spine surgery, and general surgery; Saint Anne’s Hospital Regional Cancer Center; two ambulatory surgery centers; the Center for Pain Management; and inpatient geriatric psychiatry services. Among other national awards, Saint Anne’s has continued to earn The Leapfrog Group’s “Straight A’s” for patient safety since 2012.