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| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | 2006 |
| Jurisdiction | Rhode Island Government |
| Headquarters | 3 West Road Cranston, Rhode Island 02920 |
| Agency executive |
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| Parent agency | State of Rhode Island Executive Office of the Governor |
| Child agency |
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| Website | http://www.eohhs.ri.gov/ |
The Executive Office of Health and Human Services is a cabinet-level agency in Rhode Island.[1] The current EOHHS Secretary is Womazetta Jones.
EOHHS was created by the Rhode Island General Assembly in 2006 and is codified in Title 42 Chapter 7.2 of the R.I. General Laws. The agency serves as an umbrella organization for Rhode Island's healthcare and social services agencies.[2]
| Name | Dates served | Appointed by |
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| Steven Costantino | 2011-2014 | Lincoln Chafee |
| Elizabeth H. Roberts | 2014-2017 | Gina Raimondo |
| Eric J. Beane | 2017-2018 | Gina Raimondo |
| Lisa Vura-Weis (acting) | 2018-2019 | Gina Raimondo |
| Womazetta Jones | 2019–present | Gina Raimondo |