Jefferson Health to lay off hundreds of employees, impacting 1% of staff

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Jefferson Health, one of Philadelphia's biggest health networks, is laying off hundreds of employees, citing major financial issues.

Jefferson Health says it is reducing its workforce by 1%, affecting between 600 and 700 of its 65,000 employees.

Jefferson released a statement, saying in part, " To sustain our mission and continue serving our communities, we must take thoughtful, strategic actions-- to align our operations for the future."