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Health + Hospitals' funding and service provision for Neponset Center
0:50:03
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Dr. Mitch Katz responds to questions about Health + Hospitals' funding for the Neponset Adult Day Health Care Center and the potential for the new Gotham Health Center to take on some of its services.
- Dr. Katz confirms that H+H is not currently requesting funding to support Neponset's continued operation
- He states that the new Gotham Health Center in Far Rockaway could provide health care services to people
- Dr. Katz clarifies that while the new center could offer services, it would not be an adult day health center
Dr. Mitch Katz
0:50:03
Not at the current time, council member.
Selvena Brooks-Powers
0:50:07
Okay.
0:50:07
And the new Gotham Health Center in Far Rockaway will provide primary care to local residents.
0:50:14
Could this facility take on some of the Namponset Center services to ensure seniors continue receiving care?
Dr. Mitch Katz
0:50:22
Absolutely.
0:50:23
We could provide, health care services, to people, but it's not a it's not an adult day health center.