The City of Hope, one of the largest cancer care networks in the United States, laid off roughly 200 workers this week, the first time in over a quarter-century it has trimmed its workforce.

The layoffs amount to roughly 1.3% of the nonprofit’s total workforce of 15,000 people, said Nisha Morris, a spokeswoman with the Duarte-based cancer care provider, which has had its roots in the Los Angeles region since its founding in 1913.

“Most of the affected employees are part of our business support and operations teams across all levels, including management,” Morris said. “These reductions do not directly impact patient care.”

CoH, which last had layoffs in 1997, did not have any staff reductions with City of Hope Orange County, where it has seen rapid growth in recent years, she said.

T

See Full Page