Bob Casey: “They are well-regarded members of their communities, and they possess an admirable sense of civic duty.”

Thank you, Senator Casey, for organizing this hearing and for all you do to improve support for caregivers.

I am disappointed that Dr. de la Torre defied the subpoena this Committee authorized and has chosen not to appear today.

I hope that the Committee will be able to hear from him soon.

Closing Sharon Regional Medical Center would have devastating consequences on the local community.