Today, Martha Baker, RN, presented to the Healthcare Committee of the County Commission important information regarding the due diligence that we believe must be performed on the Jackson/UM Annual Operation Agreement before it is approved. Below is a letter being sent to our leaders along with important documents that will help those in charge properlyContinue reading “Read the Letter From President Martha Baker, RN, to Community Leaders Regarding Jackson/UM AOA”
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Commissioner Audrey Edmonson: “If push comes to shove, I would PRIVATIZE Jackson”
Commissioner Audrey Edmonson said she would PRIVATIZE JACKSON during a live radio interview this week! Watch the video and hear it for yourself, then contact her and tell her to … KEEP JACKSON PUBLIC! Commissioner Audrey Edmonson, District 3: Downtown Office 305-375-5393 District Office 305-636-2331 District3@miamidade.gov
Your Ongoing Support for Jackson Has Made a Difference!
The Miami Herald reports that commissioners have suddenly backed off of their plans to privatize Jackson. This recent development is a direct result of your commitment and dedication to Jackson while delivering excellent patient care that has earned Jackson its #1 ranking among South Florida hospitals. Thank you for your commitment to Jackson!
No ‘magic wand’ for Jackson Health System
As a former public policy official, I am deeply aware of the positive role that Jackson Health System plays in the economic development and quality of life in Miami-Dade County.
A New Save Jackson Community Task Force is Launched!
About 50 community leaders met on Sept. 13th to form the new Save Jackson Community Task Force, a coalition dedicated to finding solutions to preserving Jackson Health System and ensuring that our health care institution doesn’t cut services and remains in the public’s hands.
Member Norberto Molina, RN, Addresses LGBT Care at Jackson
Through my union, I continue to help my hospital strive to become even better in the areas of LGBT issues and care. I also continue to bring my own child as well as refer close friends to come to my hospital for the world class care we offer. We truly are a world class institution with our doors open to everyone.
Efficiency Task Force Reports More Than $2 Million Saved So Far!
Millions of dollars in savings, innovative projects and system-wide educational programs were among the topics our union was proud to report on during a recent Efficiency Task Force presentation before the Financial Recovery Board.
Members Urge Jackson’s Financial Recovery Board to Spare Employees During Public Budget Hearing
Jackson’s Financial Recovery Board (FRB) held its first ever public budget hearing on Monday, August 29th before unanimously voting to pass the budget proposed by CEO Carlos Migoya at the end of the hearing. Above: Member Norberto Molina, RN, spoke before the FRB at the public budget hearing.
Community Voices Concerns at Comm. Rebeca Sosa’s Townhall Meeting
Commissioner Rebeca Sosa faced questions from the community about the Hospital Governance Taskforce she created that recommended privatizing Jackson during a town hall meeting on Tuesday, August. 16th. Above: Debra Diaz, CRNA, spoke out at the townhall meeting hosted by Commissioner Sosa
“I am not in support of privatizing Jackson” -Commissoner Monestime at Aug. 15 Townhall meeting
At the Aug. 15 townhall meeting hosted by Commissioner Jean Monestime, he pledged his support of Jackson Health System. “My priority is to keep the hospital’s mission the same,” he said. “I’m not in support of privatizing Jackson. At the meeting, President Martha Baker, RN, who was the sole dissenting member on the Hospital GovernanceContinue reading ““I am not in support of privatizing Jackson” -Commissoner Monestime at Aug. 15 Townhall meeting”