Florida State, Tallahassee Memorial Team Up To Establish Academic Health Center
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
Florida State University (FSU) and Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) have teamed up to create an academic health center in Tallahassee, which aims to enhance healthcare services in North Florida by transforming TMH into a quaternary care facility. This partnership will not only improve the quality of care and patient access but will also provide educational opportunities and foster research innovation, thus addressing both community needs and student training. The agreement, a culmination of over a decade of planning and approval processes, signals a significant investment in regional health infrastructure, with the facility expected to open by 2026. Healthcare professionals should anticipate a ripple effect in job creation, educational advancements, and better care delivery models as a result of this collaboration.
