Some major news in the local healthcare industry today UPMC announced plans to lay-off approximately 1000 employees.
Officials citing quote ongoing post-pandemic challenges within the healthcare field as the reason for this decision.
UPMC says many of the layoffs will come in the form of closing already open positions and eliminating certain non-clinical staff members.
Officials say employees being lay offed will receive an enhanced severance and benefits package.
UPMC did not specify when the layoffs will begin nor did they say what specific locations will be most affected.