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Fonseca Urges Hospital State of Emergency Declaration

February 3, 2025

Senator Ray Fonseca, Chairman of the Committee on Health, Hospital, and Human Services, today sent a letter to Governor Albert Bryan Jr. urging him to declare a Hospital State of Emergency. This declaration aims to address the numerous challenges facing the territory’s healthcare facilities.

The correspondence details critical issues these facilities encounter daily, and Senator Fonseca believes that declaring the Hospital State of Emergency would enable the implementation of the solutions he has proposed to the Governor.

“The Senator is optimistic that if the Governor considers his recommendation, the territory’s healthcare system can move towards a more positive resolution in the near future,” the statement reads.

The attached letter includes a comprehensive list of issues and recommended solutions.

For further information, please contact the Office of Senator Ray Fonseca at 340-693-3577 or via email at Senatorrayfonseca@legvi.org.

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