AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT BANNER HEALTH

Phoenix, Arizona-based Banner Health, a non-profit health system operating 33 hospitals and several specialized facilities across 6 states, has announced that the emergency room at McKee Medical Center in Loveland, Colorado, has announced plans to close the emergency department at McKee Medical Center on November 5, 2025, due to a decline in patient volume over the past four years. The facility will be re-purposed into a specialty hospital focused on cancer care, under the new name "Banner North Colorado Medical Center – Loveland.

The repurposing will impact 351 employees, including 64 per diem staff members.

According to Alan Qualls, CEO of Banner’s Northern Colorado hospitals, “The transition of Banner McKee is driven by community demand. Our emergency room volumes at McKee have declined each of the last four years, and we’re only using 25% of our hospital beds. The vast majority – 88% – of all surgeries performed there today are outpatient procedures. We are responding to the community and making the best use of this facility by prioritizing convenient and accessible health care services.”

Change is coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life, nor promises of a bright future. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. Just because something terrible hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, at any time, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. While many employees can read the writing on the wall, why do most assume it’s targeted at someone else? Are you now wondering, Am I Next?

AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT CENTRACARE

St. Cloud, Minnesota-based CentraCare, an integrated nonprofit health care system operating ten hospitals, 30 clinics, and four pharmacies, has announced a major restructuring combined with a reduction in force.

The personnel realignment will impact 535 employees systemwide, with 375 in administrative and support positions and 160in patient care roles.

A spokesperson noted, "CentraCare is responding to significant external pressures, including rising costs and reimbursement rates that no longer cover the true cost of care. To safeguard the organization’s stability and to continue delivering high-quality care, we have made difficult but necessary staffing adjustments. While difficult, making these adjustments now will strengthen CentraCare’s foundation to remain a trusted healthcare partner. We look forward to continuing to serve our communities with compassion and excellence for many years to come.”

Change is coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life, nor promises of a bright future. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. Just because something terrible hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, at any time, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. While many employees can read the writing on the wall, why do most assume it’s targeted at someone else? Are you now wondering, Am I Next?

AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT METROHEALTH SYSTEM

Cleveland, Ohio-based MetroHealth System, a regional, non-profit, public health care system, has announced a less than 1.5% reduction in force to stabilize its finances as it experiences an unprecedented surge in the cost of care it delivers

The reduction will impact 125 employees, mainly in administrative positions across the organization, ranging from senior leaders to entry-level hires

CEO Dr. Christine Alexander-Rager noted, “This has been a difficult day for our MetroHealth family. We made these decisions in response to significant financial challenges facing our system. Despite your hard work and steady growth in our volumes, MetroHealth’s expenses continue to outpace revenues. And that gap is growing. Our immediate goals are to ensure that we finish 2025 in a more stable position and – just as important – that we protect our ability to care for our patients. The moves will also give MetroHealth more flexibility for strategic investments in its infrastructure and services, ensuring the system can continue to meet the rising demand for care while also embracing innovation and maintaining long-term sustainability."

Change is coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life, nor promises of a bright future. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. Just because something terrible hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, at any time, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. While many employees can read the writing on the wall, why do most assume it’s targeted at someone else? Are you now wondering, Am I Next?