CITY OF WORCESTER | Public Health and Human Services Committee Meeting | Wednesday, October 12, 2022 | Esther Howland (South) Chamber | Convened: 5:04 P.M. | Adjourned: 6:37 P.M. |
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Mayor
Joseph M. Petty | 
www.worcesterma.gov |
Clerk of the City Council
Nikolin Vangjeli | Committee Members | | Chairperson Sarai Rivera | | Vice Chairperson Morris A Bergman | | Councilor Etel Haxhiaj |
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City Hall - 455 Main Street Worcester, Massachusetts | |
| Present Were: | Chairperson Councilor Sarai Rivera
Councilor Morris A. Bergman
Councilor Etel Haxhiaj | | | | | Also: | Medical Director Michael Hirsh
President and CEO of Family Health Center of Worcester Louis Brady
Family Health Center of Worcester Board of Directors Chairperson Joseph Scardino
Chief Clinical Officer of Family Health Center of Worcester Robert Zavoski
Deputy City Clerk Stephen AJ Pottle, clerk | | | |
| 1. | Virtual Attendee Call-In Information | |
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| | | 1a. | Pursuant to Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021 and in order to ensure active, public engagement, the City of Worcester currently allows for both in-person and remote participation at all City Council and Standing Committee meetings. To partake in the meeting, you may attend the meeting in-person within the meeting location, follow the below link to join via Zoom or dial the direct line as indicated.
Public Health and Human Services Committee Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/92440181651
Public Health and Human Services Committee Zoom Phone Number: (929) 205 6099
Public Health and Human Services Committee Zoom Access Code: 924 4018 1651 | Attachments |
| 2. | Approval of the Minutes | |
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| | | 2a. | Order- That the City Council Standing Committee of Public Health and Human Services hereby approves the minutes of the Public Health and Human Services Committee meeting on September 20, 2022. | View Agenda | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Rivera read the item and moved to adopt the item. Order adopted | |
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| | | 3a. | Order of Councilor Sarai Rivera - Request Standing Committee on Public Health and Human Services host an open forum between members of the community, the city’s administration and representatives from the Family Health Center of Worcester in an effort to provide an opportunity for all interested parties to voice their concerns relative to the operations of the Family Health Center of Worcester.
# 12a CC September 29, 2022 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Rivera read the item and provided remarks concerning the role the Family Health Center of Worcester (FHCW) has in the community and the importance of its continuance.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera recognized the President and CEO of FHCW Louis Brady, who discussed future plans for the health center, actions taken regarding the closure of the Southbridge location of the health center and funding support required for the health center to thrive.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera recognized Councilor Haxhiaj, who discussed revenue models associated with FHCW with the President and CEO of FHCW.
Chairperson Councilor Rivera recognized Councilor Bergman, who discussed the services provided by the FHCW and the role translators have on the success of FHCW with the President and CEO of FHCW and FHCW Board of Directors Chairperson.
Chairperson Councilor Rivers recognized the following speakers:
1. State Representative Mary Keefe, Worcester resident, spoke concerning the item
2. Juan Gomez, Fitchburg resident, spoke concerning the item
3. Jennifer Moffat, West Concord resident, spoke concerning the item
4. Taisha Delgado, Worcester resident, spoke concerning the item
5. Katherine Barnard, Worcester resident, spoke concerning the item
6. Olga Baldman, no residence given, spoke concerning the item
7. Lucy Candib, Worcester resident, spoke concerning the item
8. Ruth Rodriguez Fay, Worcester resident, spoke concerning the item
9. Dr. Janelle Van Duyne, Rutland resident, spoke concerning the item
10. Faith Tendo, Worcester resident, spoke concerning the item
11. Anne Bureau, Worcester resident, spoke concerning the item
12. Laura Sturgil, Worcester resident, spoke concerning the item
13. Fran Enves, Former CEO, No resident given, spoke concerning the item
Chairperson Councilor Rivera moved to recommend the item be held.
Recommend Hold | |
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