Financial Recovery Board members rushed through today’s committee meetings and held their “special meeting” one-hour early in order to approve two controversial items: renewal of Jackson CEO Carlos Migoya’s contract for another two years and the approval of a $75 million unbudgeted loan from Wells Fargo, Migoya’s previous employer.
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Come to a Special FRB Meeting — Tomorrow, Oct. 18th at 3 p.m.
The Jackson Financial Recovery Board has just called a “Special meeting” for tomorrow to vote on renewing CEO Carlos Migoya’s contract for another two years after the current contract expires 6 months from now!
Team 1991 Made Strides Against Breast Cancer!
On Saturday, October 13th, SEIU Local 1991 participated in the American Cancer Society’s “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.” More than 15 members met at Tropical Park in Miami at 9 a.m. for the 5k walk through the park. Thanks to all of our members who participated in this year’s event and supported this very important cause!
Blue Ribbon Task Force Continues Its Fight to Stop Jackson’s ER Privatization
The Our Jackson Blue Ribbon Task Force gathered yesterday for a luncheon meeting to make plans to continue its ongoing fight to stop the privatization of Emergency Room services at Jackson Health System.
JACKSON NURSES, DOCTORS AND HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS SUE PUBLIC HEALTH TRUST TO TURN OVER PUBLIC RECORDS
President Martha Baker, RN, asks, “What do they have to hide?” Service Employees International Union Local 1991 filed a complaint against the Public Health Trust/Jackson Health System in circuit court for the Public Health Trust’s ongoing failure to produce public records that must be open to public inspection under state law. Among the requests of theContinue reading “JACKSON NURSES, DOCTORS AND HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS SUE PUBLIC HEALTH TRUST TO TURN OVER PUBLIC RECORDS”
Misinformation Is Harmful — Sign Your Name On The Letter to CEO Carlos Migoya
Members: To add your name to this letter, please fill out your information in the box below. October 2, 2012 Carlos Migoya Chief Executive Officer Jackson Health System 1611 NW 12th Avenue Miami, FL 33136-1094 Dear Mr. Migoya: On behalf of the dedicated healthcare givers of Jackson Health System, I am compelled to respond toContinue reading “Misinformation Is Harmful — Sign Your Name On The Letter to CEO Carlos Migoya”
Don’t privatize Roxcy Bolton Rape Treatment Center — Read the Miami Herald Letter to the Editor!
The Sept. 16 editorial, Another Jackson ‘emergency,’ supporting the Jackson Financial Recovery Board’s pursuit of privatization misses the points made at the public hearing by community activists and former and current legislators about the unique and highly specialized services at the Roxcy Bolton Rape Treatment Center. In fact, the editorial completely ignored the existence of the Rape Treatment Center.
Physicians Step Up To Stop ER Privatization
Jackson, UM and community physicians met today to learn more about privatization efforts of Jackson’s Emergency Room services and discuss strategies to defeat the dangerous outsourcing proposals which threaten to alter the mission of our public hospital.
The Miami Herald: Jackson Health System chairman decries political pressure
Marcos Lapciuc, chairman of the Jackson Health System board, on Monday blasted those who are trying to stop management’s exploratory process to see if it makes sense to outsource physician services in emergency rooms. At the board’s monthly meeting, Lapciuc said ER patients often have six hour waits — and it makes sense for executives to look for alternatives.
The Miami Herald: Miami-Dade commissioners sign off on county budget, spend more time talking about Jackson hospital
Miami-Dade commissioners settled on a budget Thursday night that slightly lowers the property-tax rate for 2012-13, maintains funding for most community organizations and does away with a healthcare concession imposed earlier this year on county employees.