
‘A Mental Health Crisis For The State’ As St. Dominic Cuts Behavioral Services
St. Dominic Hospital is closing its mental health unit and laying off 157 full-time, part-time and PRN employees, 5.5% of its total staff.
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St. Dominic Hospital is closing its mental health unit and laying off 157 full-time, part-time and PRN employees, 5.5% of its total staff.
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