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Eileen Naughton, J.D., Term: 2008–2012
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 Ms. Eileen Naughton was first elected as a Representative in the Rhode Island General Assembly in 1992. As Chairwoman of the House Finance Committee’s Subcommittee on Health and Environment, she is very involved with state health policy and regularly meets with a variety of organizations. Ms. Naughton has worked to improve health care for Rhode Islanders by championing affordable and accessible health care and improved care overall. Among other accomplishments, she has been instrumental in developing a Birth Surveillance System, promoted increased funding for HIV/AIDS programs, and created a vision-screening program for preschoolers.
Ms. Naughton has been active in encouraging adult stem cell research in Rhode Island and has represented the state at several meetings hosted by the National Academy of Sciences. She has made efforts to reform science education in Rhode Island by applying advanced technology to create “hands-on” learning opportunities.
Ms. Naughton was a Council of State Governments Toll Fellow in 2005. She was also a board member of the Northeast Heart Association and served as the Leading Ladies Group Co-Chairwoman. She serves on several other hospital and health-related boards, including Kent County Hospital, the Women and Infants Hospital, and the Ocean State Center for Independent Living and received an award for health policy from Quality Partners. She also serves on the steering committee for NECON, the New England Coalition for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention.
Ms. Naughton is a graduate of the Southern New England School of Law. She and her husband, Dr. William C. Naughton, live on historic Lockwood Brook Farm, where they raise sheep and other livestock. They have two children and six grandchildren.
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