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Friday, October 23, 2026● Updated 6:00 AM ET
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Santa Cruz hospice cuts nurses after joining a national nonprofit

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Hospice of Santa Cruz County, now part of Florida-based Chapters Health, laid off at least 11 workers, including eight nurses, and trimmed weekend nurse staffing. Staff worry about care quality; the CEO says uninterrupted care remains her top priority.

Source: Santa Cruz Local

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