WakeMed will hold a series of forums where the public can “listen, learn and discuss” its planned merger with Charlotte-based Atrium Health.
The five meetings will take place at community centers and WakeMed hospitals on May 19, 21, 26, 27 and 28. WakeMed also plans to hold a virtual forum at noon on May 20 and has created a webpage where people can share their thoughts online.
The in-person meetings begin at 6 p.m.:
- May 19, The Andrews Center, 3024 New Bern Ave. on the WakeMed Raleigh Campus.
- May 21, Tarboro Road Community Center, 121 Tarboro St., Raleigh.
- May 26, WakeMed North Hospital, 10000 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh
- May 27, WakeMed Cary Hospital, 1900 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary
- May 28, Chavis Heights Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh
The nonprofit health systems announced their plans to merge late on a Friday afternoon and expected Wake County commissioners to bless the union three days later. Instead, after outcry over the lack of public scrutiny, commissioners delayed their decision by 90 days…