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BPHC urges support for community health centers after Kearny Hospital closure; workgroup issued recommendations
Summary
City public-health leaders described the Dorchester Health Plan workgroup convened after Kearny Hospital's closure, urged support for community health centers that face financial strain, and said the commission will release community health needs assessment findings in June.
The Boston Public Health Commission told councilors it is coordinating a Dorchester Health Plan workgroup and working to bolster community health centers after the closure of Kearny Hospital in Dorchester.
Dr. Bisola Ojikutu said Mayor Michelle Wu and Governor Maura Healey formed the Dorchester Health Plan workgroup in response to Kearny's bankruptcy and closure. The commission co-chaired the group…
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