Sun City Resident Totes Benefits of Huntley Hospital

Mary Kennedy wanted a state review board to see someone whose life would be affected by their decision Tuesday on a Centegra-Huntley hospital proposal.

“I don’t wear a suit. I come to you to bring you the face of one of the people you would be serving with a Centegra-Huntley hospital,” said Kennedy, a Sun City Huntley resident. “The impact it would have on our community would be phenomenal.”

She said Sun City is an active over 55 community where “we are not old people sitting around waiting for the Grim Reaper.” She said people are active and are in softball leagues, swimming clubs and on the tennis courts.

“We are moving, playing and loving life but, yes, with each year we are aging and yes, things happen,” Kennedy said. “We need a facility that will meet our growing needs.”

There is a need to have a hospital close by in case of emergency, she said.

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