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Call to action for addressing gaps in the healthcare system

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Council Member Narcisse concludes with a strong call to action, emphasizing the urgent need to address gaps in the healthcare system and provide support for overworked staff.

Stresses that lives are at risk when the emergency response system is slowed down
Acknowledges the tireless work of hospital and ambulance staff
Calls for immediate action to address healthcare system gaps
Advocates for definitive funding, innovative solutions, and strategic responses
Concludes by thanking committee chairs and staff, and hands over to Chair Ayola

Mercedes Narcisse

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Let's be clear.

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When our emergency response system is shown down by overcrowded ERs, and extended wait times, lives are put at risk.

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The staff at our hospitals and or our ambulances are working tirelessly.

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Often facing impossible demands.

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I have seen their commitment firsthand, but even the most dedicated providers can only do so much when resources are so constrained.

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We owe it to New Yorkers to address these gaps in our healthcare system.

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Now, not tomorrow.

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We need to provide a definite funding, innovative solutions and strategic response that brings care closer to those who needed the most.

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Now, I will stop in saying thank you to the chair.

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Chair Ayula, thank you.

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And Share brewer, with all the committee staff and all my staff that make it possible for the hearing.

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And with that, I will now turn it oh, now I would like to recognize counsel Zwan.

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Sorry.

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Now, I will now turn it over to Chair Ayola to convince this hearing.

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Thank you, Chair.

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