Dates announced for public forums on proposed WakeMed-Atrium Health merger

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RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- The public will soon have its chance to weigh in on the proposed merger between WakeMed and Atrium Health.

The healthcare systems announced the potential merger earlier this month, but Wake County commissioners delayed a planned vote by 90 days.

Now, WakeMed and Atrium are holding a series of public forums.

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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.

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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


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