The NAACP will hold a press conference on Thursday at 12:00 p.m. to “address urgent concerns” they have related to the transfer of Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare to Florida State University.
Per a media alert sent by the organization on Tuesday, speakers plan to discuss:
- The transfer deadline of April 1st
- “Lack of finalized and transparent definitive agreements”
- “Potential reductions in indigent care for uninsured and underinsured residents”
- “Civil rights implications and healthcare disparities”
- “The City Commission’s prior commitment not to transfer assets without all agreements signed”
- “Next steps, including potential legal action.”
The alert goes on to say that “the community deserves full transparency, enforceable protections, and a clear understanding of what residents will receive in exchange for the transfer of public assets.”
This event is taking place less than a week before the third and final public hearing is held by the City Commission on the deal. That is currently set to take place on March 11 at 9:00 a.m…