City of Atlanta officials announced Tuesday they will partner with the Morehouse School of Medicine to create a hospital to address healthcare gaps in Black neighborhoods. The hospital, called “Project Robin,” was proposed to the Atlanta City Council last fall. At a May 26 committee meeting, city officials revealed more details about the project, including […]
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‘This Doesn’t Make Sense’: Black Residents Southwest of the City Left Without an ER
When Stacey Hopkins moved from Atlanta to East Point in March 2021, the 59-year-old didn’t think she would be without a neighborhood hospital. Earlier this month, Wellstar announced that Atlanta Medical Center South would transition into a 24-hour urgent care facility starting May 6. The reason, Wellstar said, is there wasn’t enough business. The closure […]