DR. UTPALA BANDY has been named the interim director of the R.I. Department of Health. Bandy will take over the department on July 26, replacing current interim leader Dr. James McDonald. / COURTESY R.I. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee on Thursday named Dr. Utpala Bandy interim director of the R.I. Department of Health as state officials continue the search for a permanent director. Bandy will take over the department on July 26, replacing current interim leader Dr. James McDonald. McDonald announced on June 2 that he would step…