塔医疗将削减员工,并关闭波特斯敦医院的急诊室和单位在2026年由于财政紧张,引发社区的强烈反响.
Tower Health to cut staff and close Pottstown Hospital’s ER and units in 2026 due to financial strain, sparking community backlash.
塔楼健康公司在宣布波茨敦医院大规模裁员和服务削减后,面临强烈反弹,其中包括关闭急诊科和多个专科病房,原因是财务困难和患者量下降。
Tower Health faces backlash after announcing significant staff layoffs and service cuts at Pottstown Hospital, including the closure of its emergency department and several specialty units, citing financial challenges and declining patient volume.
这些行动在2026年初生效,引起了当地官员、保健工作者和社区成员的批评,他们警告说本区域获得护理的机会减少。
The moves, effective in early 2026, have drawn criticism from local officials, healthcare workers, and community members who warn of reduced access to care in the region.
卫生系统说,为确保长期可持续性,改革是必要的,但并未详细说明资金将如何重新定向。
The health system said the changes are necessary to ensure long-term sustainability but has not detailed how funds will be redirected.