Rhode Island KIDS COUNT Celebrates Children’s Health at Annual Luncheon
Over 100 community leaders gathered November 17, 2008 for the eighth annual Celebration of Children's Health, to celebrate the progress the state has made in achieving positive health outcomes for Rhode Island's children. View the presentation from the luncheon highlighting Rhode Island's achivements.
Elizabeth Burke Bryant, Executive Director of Rhode Island KIDS COUNT, welcoming the luncheon attendees.
Jill Beckwith, Policy Analyst at Rhode Island KIDS COUNT, presenting the health outcomes of children and families in Rhode Island.
Covering Kids and Families awards were presented to elected officials and community leaders in recognition of their ongoing commitment to children's health insurance coverage and children's health. Honorees included:
U.S. Senator Jack Reed
Senator Rhoda Perry
Representative Frank Ferri
Representative Edwin Pacheco
Providence Mayor David N. Cicilline
Warwick Mayor Scott Avedisian
Reverend Donald Anderson Rhode Island Council of Churches
Dr. Patricia Flanagan Hasbro Children's Hospital
From left to right: Margo Pires of the East Bay Community Action Program and Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts
From left to right: Senate Majority Leader (incoming Senate President) M. Teresa Paiva-Weedand Margo Pires.
Elizabeth Burke Bryant, Executive Director of Rhode Island KIDS COUNT,
Jill Beckwith, Policy Analyst at Rhode Island KIDS COUNT, presenting the health outcomes of children and families in Rhode Island.
U.S. Senator Jack Reed
Senator Rhoda Perry
Providence Mayor David N. Cicilline
Warwick Mayor Scott Avedisian
Reverend Donald Anderson
From left to right: Margo Pires of the East Bay Community Action Program and Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts
From left to right: Senate Majority Leader (incoming Senate President) M. Teresa Paiva-Weed and Margo Pires.
