Community group praises Harris County Commissioners voting to increase hospital capacity

The following statement is from Texas Organizing Project members in Houston, in response to Harris County Commissioners Court today voting to approve the proposed expansion of Ben Taub Hospital:

Ubalda Barrera, TOP member leader in Houston:

“This expansion of Ben Taub is a step in the right direction for healthcare justice in Harris County. Healthcare is a human right at TOP. Today’s vote will lead to more residents gaining timely access to the treatments they need and deserve. Healthier families lead to healthier workers, as well as a healthier and more prosperous Harris County.

Christine Irvin, TOP member leader in Houston:

“County Commissioners made the right call today. Our Harris County communities are at their strongest when every person in need of medical assistance — no matter their age, race, faith, or gender — can receive the quality treatment they deserve. To achieve this requires adequate resources, facilities, and of course, hospital beds. This expansion will alleviate wait times and overcrowding at Ben Taub, providing the hospital with more rooms to better serve community members, helping save lives.”

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About Texas Organizing Project:

TOP organizes Black and Latino communities in Dallas, Harris, Bexar, and Fort Bend counties with the goal of transforming Texas into a state where working people of color have the power and representation they deserve. For more information, visit organizetexas.org.