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Introduction of Neponset Adult Day Health Care Center closure issue
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Council Member Selvena Brooks-Powers introduces the pressing issue of the proposed closure of the Neponset Adult Day Health Care Center in Rockaway. She emphasizes the center's 36-year history and its importance to the senior community in providing medical care, therapy, and social connection.
- Brooks-Powers mentions a recent emergency town hall meeting about the center's closure
- She expresses deep concern about the proposed closure and its impact on seniors
- The council member emphasizes the need to prioritize seniors' needs in any decision made
Selvena Brooks-Powers
0:48:55
There we go.
0:48:57
Hi, doctor It's always great to see you, and to my colleagues, thank you.
0:49:03
I wanted to touch on an issue that's very pressing on the Rockaway Peninsula.
0:49:11
As you know, doctor Katz, we held an emergency town hall in Rockaway yesterday, pertaining to, Neponset, which while it's in council member Areola's district, the majority of, the patients are from within my district.
0:49:31
And for thirty six years, the Neponset adult day health care center has been a vital resource for Rockaway's Senior community, providing medical care, therapy, and a space for social connection.
0:49:45
Its proposed closure is deeply concerning, and we must ensure that the needs of our seniors remain the top priority in any decision made.
0:49:54
My first question is, is Health and Hospital requesting any funding to support the continued operation of this facility?