Norman Regional Health System announced Monday that it eliminated 10% of positions across the organization, citing rising costs, workforce shortages and declining reimbursement.

Norman Regional wrote on its website that there are 3,500 people across 30 clinics and offices, which means roughly 350 people were affected by the layoffs.

In an email sent out to staff, the executive team explained that it was one of the most difficult messages leadership has ever had to share.

"Norman Regional Health System is a big part of the Norman community and a real major piece of the fabric of our community," said Stephen Holman, Mayor-Elect of Norman.

Representative Jacob Rosecrants (D-Norman) said after years of financial instability, "We expected something, we just didn't know what exactly. We star

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