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Testimony by Wayne Richards on Neponset Adult Healthcare Center Closure
2:32:34
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Wayne Richards provided testimony regarding the closure of the Neponset Adult Healthcare Center, questioning the lack of support for its continued operation and the factors leading to its failure. He also directly addressed Dr. Katz, asking what he would do if his own father were a patient at Neponset.
- Referred to a town hall meeting held the previous night where the CEO of Health and Hospitals presented information about the closure
- Questioned why there wasn't comparable support for keeping the center open
- Asked if the center's failure was intentionally designed
- Posed a personal question to Dr. Katz about what he would do if his father were a patient at Neponset
Wayne Richards
2:32:34
Hi.
2:32:35
Good afternoon.
2:32:38
Good afternoon.
2:32:38
I hope you can hear me.
Mercedes Narcisse
2:32:40
Yes.
2:32:40
We can.
Wayne Richards
2:32:42
Good afternoon.
2:32:43
I'd just like to thank, councilwoman Slovenia, Powers for holding the, town hall yesterday.
2:32:50
I just wanna read, this particular questions that I have.
2:32:54
During last night's excuse me.
2:32:56
During last night's town hall, the CEO of Health and Hospitals presented evidence of extensive resources and community engagement in the Neo Ponset Adult Healthcare Center closure.
2:33:10
I requested an explanation for the lack of comparable support for its continued operation.
2:33:15
I further inquired as to factors preventing the success of proven care programs at Neponset and whether the center's failure was the result of intentional design.
2:33:29
And also, I'd like to ask mister Katz, if your father was in this in Neponset today, what would you do to make sure that he would stay there?
2:33:38
What would you recommend to Neponset to be able to operate if your dad was there today?
2:33:48
Thank you.