In a very disappointing turn of events for anyone who cares about Jackson and the patients we serve, the Board of County Commissioners voted today on a change to a county ordinance (25a) that will allow all the current Financial Recovery Board members–who have proven to a rubber stamp for Carlos Migoya–to continue their terms for several years to come.
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FRB Update: Both Items Hastily Approved at Today’s Special Meeting
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.
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”
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.
“Stop Selling Out The People Of This Community!” – Listen to Radio Ads Featuring Jackson’s ER!
Radio ads featuring the ongoing attempt to privatize Jackson Health System’s Emergency Room services are currently being featured on stations throughout South Florida! Click on the Links Below to Listen to the Radio Ad! Click Here to Listen in English Click Here to Listen in Spanish