PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Department of Health last week presented the Lifespan hospitals, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence, the International Institute of Rhode Island and Dr. Douglas DeOrchis, chair of the Rhode Island Stroke Task Force, with Community Partnership Awards, which recognize individuals and groups “who engage in exceptional community efforts that support the mission” of the department.
Lifespan was honored for coordinating different units’ systems to respond to the needs of refugees, especially at Hasbro Children’s Hospital, with flexible scheduling for refugees, training for refugees to become community health workers, and other efforts.
The award to the diocese went to Stella Carrera in particular, who coordinates the Immigration and Refugee Services Program, which the department said “has demonstrated exemplary commitment to promote high-quality health services” for refugees.
The International Institute’s award, presented to Executive Director William Shuey, recognized the work of the institute’s Refugee Resettlement Program, which works seven days a week to assure the appropriate provision of health services for refugees.
DeOrchis was recognized as a champion in stroke care. Under his charge, The Miriam Hospital became the first hospital in Rhode Island to be designated a primary stroke center by the Joint Commission. He also has chaired the state task force since its inception in 1988.
For additional news and information from the R.I. Department of Health, visit www.health.ri.gov.
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