FSU and Tallahassee Finalize Historic Hospital Asset Transfer

The partnership will expand medical education, strengthen clinical care, and grow research in Tallahassee and across North Florida.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 7:12am

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Florida State University and the City of Tallahassee have completed the legal transfer of city-owned hospital assets to FSU Health, the university's academic health system. This milestone marks a historic partnership that will advance medical education, clinical care, and research in the region.

Why it matters

The transfer allows FSU and Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare to continue building an integrated academic health system that will strengthen the community's access to high-quality healthcare and position Tallahassee as a leader in medical innovation.

The details

The transfer follows approvals by the Tallahassee City Commission, the Florida State University Board of Trustees, and the Florida Board of Governors. Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare will continue operating the hospital and remain responsible for patient care, employees, and daily operations. The partnership will expand medical education, strengthen clinical care, and grow research in Tallahassee and across North Florida.

  • On March 11, the Tallahassee City Commission approved the transfer.
  • On April 11, 2026, Florida State University and the City of Tallahassee completed the legal transfer of city-owned hospital assets.

The players

Richard McCullough

The president of Florida State University.

John Dailey

The mayor of Tallahassee.

Mark O'Bryant

The CEO of Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare.

Reese Goad

The city manager of Tallahassee.

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare

The hospital that will continue operating and serving patients as the clinical anchor of FSU Health.

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What they’re saying

“This milestone reflects years of partnership and a shared vision for the future of health care in our region. This is a major step forward for FSU Health and for expanding clinical care, research and medical education in North Florida.”

— Richard McCullough, President, Florida State University

“Tallahassee is known across the nation for its high quality of life, and with the future of FSU Health now solidified, our community is poised to play a leading role in advancing medicine while elevating the care available to our residents and the broader region. We have successfully strengthened the heartbeat of our city by uniting research, education and patient care.”

— John Dailey, Mayor, Tallahassee

“This is an exciting day for TMH, FSU and our community. This brings us one step closer to our vision of an academic health model - one that will strengthen our ability to recruit physicians, expand specialty services, and continue delivering exceptional care close to home.”

— Mark O'Bryant, CEO, Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare

“FSU Health places our community at the forefront of innovation, expanding access to high quality healthcare, creating jobs and improving lives across every corner of our community and North Florida. I'm proud that we have charted a course toward ensuring a healthier, more resilient future for Tallahassee.”

— Reese Goad, City Manager, Tallahassee

What’s next

The partnership will continue to develop the FSU Health Research Center on the Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare campus, which is expected to open later this year.

The takeaway

This historic transfer of hospital assets to Florida State University's academic health system will strengthen medical education, clinical care, and research in Tallahassee and the broader North Florida region, positioning the community as a leader in healthcare innovation.