The state has paused plans to close Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children in Canton, and the Pocasset Mental Health Center in Bourne following outcry from the community. Gov. Maura Healey said she wants to hear from patients,

Former patients of a children’s rehabilitation hospital are relieved the state has paused its plan to close the facility but eager to learn of its long-term future.

The Hospital, owned by Encompass Health, would be located at 1017 Union Street and has a budget of over $61,000,000.