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Governor Inaugurates Vieques Hospital After Nine-Year Closure Following Hurricane María

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Governor Inaugurates Vieques Hospital After Nine-Year Closure Following Hurricane María
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Puerto Rico's Governor Jenniffer González Colón officially opened the Susana Centeno Health Center in Vieques on Saturday, restoring the island's only healthcare facility nine years after Hurricane María forced its closure. The $85.5 million reconstruction project marks a significant milestone for the island's residents, who had limited access to essential medical services during the extended closure. The facility's reopening ensures that Vieques residents can now receive comprehensive healthcare locally, reducing the need for costly and time-consuming travel to the main island. The Governor was accompanied by the Secretary of the Department of Health during the inaugural ceremony, underscoring the project's importance to Puerto Rico's public health infrastructure.

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