From: Dottie Gutenkauf
Date: May 4, 2008 5:21:07 PM EDT
Subject: Muhlenberg Update--May 4, 2008--please share!
Well, the time has finally arrived!
We who care about keeping Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center open as a full-service acute care hospital will finally have a chance to tell state officials what we think about Solaris' proposal to close it so they can "strengthen" JFK Hospital in Edison.
The State Health Planning Board has scheduled its public hearing for Tuesday, May 6, from 6 to 8 pm in the Plainfield High School auditorium (950 Park Avenue). If you haven't already signed up to testify, you can still do so by calling the NJ Department of Health & Senior Services at 609-292-7874 or by emailing DoHSS staffer Jamie Hernandez at jamie.hernandez@doh.state.nj.us . The list is long--but put your name on it anyway; you can always cede your time to someone else or submit a written statement either at the hearing or by mail to the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, P.O. Box 360 , Trenton , New Jersey 08625
The hearing will begin promptly at 6 pm and end promptly at 8. Each speaker is allowed three (3) minutes--that's only 180 seconds--and elected officials are called on first. Then, the rest of us will have our chance. Those preparing to testify include leaders not only from Plainfield but from surrounding communities served by Muhlenberg, representing area clergy, community organizations, local businesses, medical professionals, the educational community, and concerned citizens.
Think of the impact closing Muhlenberg will have on residents of the Plainfield area...on our health care...our economy...our children...our community.... our visitors... all of us. We are in critical condition, and Muhlenberg is much too important to be used as a political football.
Please come out on Tuesday to show your support for keeping Muhlenberg open and serving our community--the life you save may be your own!
Dottie Gutenkauf
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