SHARE opposes the expansion of Mass General Brigham (MGB) because the expansion threatens Union jobs, the financial stability of our hospitals, and care for our most vulnerable patients. (Read more about how MGB’s expansion could impact SHARE jobs and Central Massachusetts.)
SHARE Encourages You TO VOICE YOUR CONCERNS
The Department of Public Health has reopened the public comment period from now until Wednesday, June 2nd at 5PM ET. It’s really quick – just takes a minute!
To make providing a public testimony for community members that have not yet testified easier, the Coalition to Protect Community Care has launched an online platform that allows you to fill out your personal information and send a testimony for public record directly to the Department of Public Health’s Determination of Need program. In other words:
Just enter your name and address, then
You can add your thoughts to the statement or just hit “submit” to send the basic message of why we oppose the Mass General Brigham expansion.
Share to any and all who might be willing to help with this! (We’ve included a sample email template below)
Sample Email Template
Hi X,
SHARE is proud to support the Coalition to Protect Community Care, which is opposing Mass General Brigham’s proposal to build outpatient facilities in Woburn, Westborough and Westwood. We have serious concerns that, if approved, Mass General Brigham’s outpatient centers will threaten the financial viability of critical local healthcare providers; exacerbate healthcare inequities; increase the cost of care; and jeopardize essential local jobs.
The Department of Public Health is now accepting public comments on Mass General Brigham’s proposal until Wednesday, June 2 at 5PM. If you would like to make your concerns known, please feel empowered to submit a pre-written comment via this online petition platform.
If you have colleagues, family members and friends who are also concerned about Mass General Brigham’s plans, we encourage you to share this online platform with them so that they too can make their voices heard.
Thank you in advance for your advocacy.
Best,
X