Nurses at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Joliet express concern over the hospital's future. They accuse owner Prime Healthcare of repeatedly cutting services and staff since March 2025. These reductions include suspending inpatient pediatric care and closing a post-surgical unit. Increased nurse-to-patient ratios have led to over 110 nurse departures. Nurses are now demanding Prime Healthcare invest in the hospital and seek community support.
Joliet, IL
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