Executive Office of Health and Human Serviceshttp://www.eohhs.ri.govExecutive Office of Health and Human Services - Press Releasesen-usrigov@neinetwork.comWed, 07 May 2008 13:15:00 GMTCarcieri Names Dr. Ellen Nelson Special Advisor On Hospital MergersGovernor Donald L. Carcieri today announced that Dr. Ellen Nelson, Director of the Department of Mental Health, Retardation and Hospitals MHRH, has been assigned to the temporary role of Special Advisor to the Governor on Hospital Acquisitions and Mergers. As special advisor, Dr. Nelson will...http://www.ri.gov/press/view.php?rss=1&id=6376Fri, 11 Jan 2008 16:45:00 GMTGovernor Carcieri appoints Adelita Orefice Dep. Secretary of Health & Human Services"Lita Orefice has done a terrific job as Director of the Department of Labor and Training," Governor Carcieri said. "In fact, Lita has gone above and beyond the call of duty on numerous occasions. Over the last several years, Lita has brought new focus to a long overlooked, but vitally important...http://www.ri.gov/press/view.php?rss=1&id=6190Fri, 14 Jul 2006 16:30:00 GMTEOHHS Created by Statute Donald L. Carcieri Governor NEWS Office of the Governor State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, State House, Providence, RI 02903 www.governor.ri.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jeff Neal Friday, July 14, 2006 222-8290 Executive Office of...http://www.ri.gov/press/view.php?rss=1&id=2487Wed, 03 May 2006 21:30:00 GMTCarcieri Administration to Host Community Meetings for Medicare Part D EnrolleesBeneficiaries Invited to Share Their Enrollment Experiences Jane A. Hayward, secretary of the Executive Office of Health & Human Services EOHHS and Corinne Calise Russo, director of the Rhode Island Department of Elderly Affairs DEA, have announced that four community meetings have been...http://www.ri.gov/press/view.php?rss=1&id=1862Mon, 30 Jan 2006 21:30:00 GMTCARCIERI EXTENDS EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOR MEDICARE PART D BENEFICIARIESInstructs Cabinet to Hold Prescription Drug Forums for Beneficiaries Governor Donald L. Carcieri today announced plans to extend Rhode Island's efforts to cover the cost of prescription drugs for senior citizens and adults with disabilities who were recently transferred from the federal Medicaid ...http://www.ri.gov/press/view.php?rss=1&id=1864Mon, 30 Jan 2006 21:15:00 GMTCARCIERI EXTENDS EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOR MEDICARE PART D BENEFICIARIESInstructs Cabinet to Hold Prescription Drug Forums for Beneficiaries Governor Donald L. Carcieri today announced plans to extend Rhode Island's efforts to cover the cost of prescription drugs for senior citizens and adults with disabilities who were recently transferred from the federal Medicaid ...http://www.ri.gov/press/view.php?rss=1&id=1858Wed, 11 Jan 2006 21:30:00 GMTCARCIERI TEMPORARILY REINSTATES RI DRUG COVERAGE FOR DUAL ELIGIBLE MEDICARE BENEFICIARIESTo ensure that all eligible beneficiaries continue to receive their prescription drug medications, Governor Donald L. Carcieri today issued an Executive Order temporarily reinstating state Medicaid pharmaceutical coverage for dual eligible beneficiaries who are covered under the new federal,...http://www.ri.gov/press/view.php?rss=1&id=1863Tue, 10 Jan 2006 21:15:00 GMTCARCIERI ANNOUNCES REFORMS TO IMPROVE SAFETY OF ASSISTED LIVING SYSTEMSecretary of Health & Human Services Jane Hayward Details 23 Recommendations to Improve Assisted Living Oversight in Rhode Island Governor Donald L. Carcieri today announced that he has accepted twenty-three detailed recommendations for reforming the quality and safety of assisted living...http://www.ri.gov/press/view.php?rss=1&id=1857Fri, 02 Dec 2005 21:15:00 GMTCarcieri Creates Executive Office of Health and Human ServicesExecutive Order Broadens and Refines Scope of Previously Created Office of Health and Human Services Governor Donald L. Carcieri today issued an Executive Order creating the Executive Office of Health and Human Services EOHHS, effectively broadening and clarifying the role of the former...http://www.ri.gov/press/view.php?rss=1&id=1859Sun, 15 May 2005 21:30:00 GMTSECRETARIAT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES WILL TARGET COORDINATION AMONG AGENCIESFiscal Fitness Initiative Will Improve Service Delivery While Saving Millions The Rhode Island Senate Finance Committee is expected to hear testimony this afternoon on legislation submitted by Governor Donald L. Carcieri to create a new Secretariat of Health and Human Services. The Secretariat...http://www.ri.gov/press/view.php?rss=1&id=1861