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11/17/2023
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Rep. Baginski honored by HARI with 2023 Francis R. Dietz Award for Public Service
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 STATE HOUSE – Rep. Jacquelyn M. Baginski (D-Dist. 17, Cranston) was honored by the Hospital Association of Rhode Island (HARI) with the 2023 Francis R. Dietz Award for Public Service at HARI’s annual meeting that was held on November 15 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Warwick.
Representative Baginski was recognized for her leadership on securing funding in the FY 2023 state budget for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics. In particular, HARI notes that the clinics will have a significant positive change on children’s behavioral healthcare in the state.
“I thank HARI for this tremendous honor and for being incredible partners in ensuring that Rhode Islanders have access to the mental health services they need. Too many of our residents, young and old, are not receiving, or are unable to access, the mental health services that they require, but thankfully, these clinics will help correct this troubling trend, while also saving our state crucial tax dollars through enhanced federal reimbursement for these clinics. This model of community-based mental health care is successful across the country and I am grateful Rhode Islanders will have the mental health care that they deserve.”
Founded over a half a century ago, the HARI is a statewide trade organization that assists member hospitals in effectively meeting the health care needs of Rhode Island through advocacy, representation, education and services.
The Francis R. Dietz Award for Public Service honors and recognizes persons who have shown leadership on issues confronting hospitals within the association.
Photo: Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi and Rep. Jacquelyn M. Baginski at the 2023 Hospital Association of Rhode Island annual meeting at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Warwick.
For more information, contact:
Andrew Caruolo, Publicist
State House Room 20
Providence, RI 02903
(401)222-6124
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