Your guide to NYC's public proceedings.
Q&A
H&H's policies and accommodations for plus-size patients
0:33:04
ยท
40 sec
Council Member Mercedes Narcisse inquires about NYC Health + Hospitals' (H&H) policies to ensure plus-size individuals receive appropriate healthcare. Manny Saez, Vice President of Facilities at H&H, responds by outlining the organization's commitment to inclusive care and specific accommodations for bariatric patients.
- H&H is committed to providing comprehensive, personalized care to all New Yorkers
- Specific accommodations include large gantries and CT scanners for bariatric patients
- The organization aims to provide accessibility and support for all patient populations, including those with size-related needs
Mercedes Narcisse
0:33:04
Thank you.
0:33:06
What policies does HNH have to ensure plus size individuals can receive the health care that they deserve?
0:33:14
I heard some part of it that you were saying, so can you highlight a little more than that?
Manny Saez
0:33:18
Sure.
0:33:19
Thank you.
0:33:19
HNH is committed to providing excellence in health care.
0:33:23
Our providers work together to provide comprehensive personalized care to all New Yorkers.
0:33:28
H and H can accommodate bariatric patients in large gantries, CT scanners, and other accommodations where that is required.
0:33:35
Thank you.
Mercedes Narcisse
0:33:35
So very much I can say that you everything is accessible when it comes to disabled populations.
Manny Saez
0:33:42
Well we need that additional support, yes.