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Good afternoon board. My name is Karen Stake and I'm the manager of the critical care department at Okconor Hospital and a proud SEMA member.
Every day I witness firsthand the vital role our hospital system plays as a safety net for our community in Santa Clara County. Each of our facilities and service lines plays a critical role in that safety net. At Okconor, we see over 190 patients in the emergency room every day, perform over 20 surgeries, and care for more than 170 inpatients, all while serving as both a provider of choice and a lifeline for those with nowhere else to go.
The substantial cuts to health care and the federal budget are deeply alarming to me and my fellow hospital administrators. These cuts threaten the stability of our entire safety net system. If even one hospital in our network were to close, the impact would be devastating, not just for patients, but for the entire county health system.
When our leaders and partners at the national or state level step back, we need to step forward to ensure the safety net remains intact for our community and our patients. SEMA and your county managers support the sales tax and urge you to vote yes.
Thank you for your support and leadership.