"Far too many seniors in our district struggle with health care access, and I am deeply concerned about federal cuts to Medicare making this problem worse. It is critical that the city step up to replace funding that is cut on a federal level. It is critical that whoever we elect to City Council has experience working with programs like Access-a-Ride, because bureaucratic hurdles are the last thing that should be impacting the health of our seniors."
"Many seniors in our district shouldn't have to travel far just to see a doctor. I'll work with local hospitals and private practices to expand bringing rotating primary and specialty care directly into our senior centers and NYCHA community rooms, and growing mobile health services in underserved areas. I'll also work to cut unnecessary red tape so independent doctors and visiting nurses can set up care locally. Care should come to our seniors, not the other way around."
Federal cuts to Medicare threaten seniors' health care access and require city-level replacement of lost funding to maintain essential services. Bureaucratic hurdles such as Access-a-Ride can impede seniors from receiving timely care, so experience navigating these programs reduces obstacles. Bringing rotating primary and specialty care into senior centers and NYCHA community rooms, and expanding mobile health services, addresses travel and proximity barriers in underserved neighborhoods. Cutting unnecessary red tape enables independent doctors and visiting nurses to provide local care. Education and early detection for chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and arthritis can substantially improve seniors' quality of life.
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