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Monday, October 19, 2026● Updated 12:00 PM ET
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Santa Cruz hospice lays off nurses after merger

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Hospice of Santa Cruz County, now affiliated with Florida-based Chapters Health, is cutting at least 11 jobs, mostly nurses, starting today. Staff say many palliative patients were discharged; leaders say care won't be interrupted.

Source: Santa Cruz Local

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