The office has since removed the sign.

"This morning, we were made aware of signage that had been posted in one of our physician practices outlining a dress code for our patients," a spokesperson for the hospital said in a statement to Blavity. "The signage is not reflective of St. Francis’s core values, and it is not consistent with our existing policies and procedures. We have ensured the signage has been removed, and we apologize for the confusion and concern this understandably created among our patients and community members."

Contention over bonnets has recently prompted a national conversation, especially after comedian Mo'Nique posted a video to her Instagram discussing her sentiments on wearing of the headwear in public.

"I saw so many of our young sisters in head bonnets, scarves, slippers, pajamas, blankets wrapped around them and this is how they're showing up to the airport," the actress said, referring to when she was in Atlanta, Georgia, as Blavity previously reported. "The question that I have for you my sweet babies is when did we lose pride in representing ourselves?"

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"Always have pride in your representation of you," she continued. "If you look like you don't give a damn, how you gonna be treated? Queens don't walk around with bonnets, and headscarves, and slippers and pajamas, that's for the house."

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