University Orthopedics Supports Local Businesses and Staff Morale

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (April 14, 2020) — There is no doubt the profound effect the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is having on every aspect of our lives. In order to ease some of the burden placed on our local businesses, as well as our own healthcare workers, University Orthopedics has decided to give back to their employees while supporting restaurants in our community.

Each year, the University Orthopedics Charitable Giving Committee earmarks a budget for various local causes. However, due to these unprecedented times, the committee has decided to pivot and reallocate the money. On Wednesday, April 15, UOI bought lunch for hundreds of employees at all locations throughout the state from 11 different locally owned small businesses.

Pierre Boutros owner of Little Country Pizza & Restaurant in Exeter was thrilled to hear that his restaurant was a part of this initiative, “Everyone is having a difficult time, not only financially but the stress level is very high, we are all nervous. I think it’s a great thing that University Orthopedics is doing and I hope we all get through this soon.“

Lemon & Oil Deli in East Providence was also part of the lunch event. “I think it’s awesome. I think it’s really what can get you through this tough time just everybody coming together. Every little drop in the bucket counts. People doing little things is a big part.” said owner Neil Nadeau.

“Charitable Giving Committee was established to do good work for the community. In this time of challenges for restaurants and local businesses, we decided to combine supporting local restaurants while providing a morale boost for our staff who are having a difficult time just like everyone else,” said Dr. George Pasquarello, a member of UOI’s Charitable Giving Committee.

“We fully realize that this is but a small gesture considering the magnitude of this pandemic and its effects. However, we truly believe that small gestures can sometimes have a big impact,” said Dr. Paul Fadale, also a member of the Charitable Giving Committee. “We want our employees to know we truly appreciate what they do every day. What better way to do that than to give our neighbors some much-needed business.”

UOI bought lunch from the following establishments:

● East Greenwich – Little Country Pizza

● Johnston – Father & Son Deli

● North Providence – NY Pizza

● Providence, Dudley Street – The Sandwich Hut

● Providence, Virginia Avenue – Rue Bis

● Middletown – Pickles Deli

● Westerly – Kelley’s Deli

● East Providence, Kettle Point 1st Floor – Paquette's Family Restaurant

● East Providence, Kettle Point 2nd Floor – Lemon & Oil Deli

● East Providence, Kettle Point 3rd Floor – Bella’s Italian Deli

• East Providence, Kettle Point 4th Floor – Pizza Amore

About University Orthopedics

University Orthopedics (UOI, universityorthopedics.com), with clinic locations in Barrington, East Greenwich, East Providence, Johnston, Providence, Middletown, North Providence, Westerly, and West Warwick, is a regional center for orthopedics, sports medicine, and rehabilitation. UOI includes more than 40 board-certified orthopedic, fellowship-trained musculoskeletal and sports medicine physicians. These specialists are faculty members of the Department of Orthopaedics at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University who teach medical students, orthopedic residents, and fellowship sub-specialty surgeons.