Governor McKee has tapped a veteran infectious disease specialist as his next Director of the Rhode Island Health Department.
Dr Jerome Larkin was nominated for the post over the weekend. Governor McKee calls him a proven leader.
He is a licensed doctor in both Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
He is the Medical Director of Infection Diseases Consultation Services at Rhode Island Hospital.“ Dr. Larkin has the experience to lead the dedicated team at the Rhode Island Department of Health as we work to address the critical public health needs of our state,” said Rhode Island Executive Office of Health and Human Services Secretary Richard Charest, the State Executive Office of Health and Human Services. “From health care system planning and addressing the opioid crisis, there are several interagency initiatives in which I look forward to having Dr. Larkin’s expertise at the table."
The Senate will have to confirm the nomination.
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