The Brief
LOS ANGELES - Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) has announced it is cutting nearly 6% of its workforce, which includes management, support and administrative services, and clinical care.
What we know:
The workforce reduction affects approximately 439 positions across CHLA. Of these, 253 team members will have their positions eliminated, while an additional 186 will be offered a transfer to an adjusted role. The impacted employees were notified on Wednesday, and their roles will officially end on October 28.
Until then, they will continue to receive pay and benefits, as well as severance pay.
The reduction is part of a strategic plan to ensure long-term sustainability and mission alignment amid growing financial challenges.
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