At the corner of East Avenue and Boulevard Northeast, about 40 people stood chanting, “don’t close AMC; Healthcare is what we need.”
Atlanta Medical Center has served the community of the Old Fourth Ward for nearly 120 years; now, it’s set to close on November 1st. According to Wellstar Health Systems, millions have been lost operating the hospital.
Community members say closing AMC will limit access to emergency and primary care for minorities and people on low income.
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