VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System to cut nearly 10% of its jobs
The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System plans to cut nearly 10 percent of its employees in the near future, according to a memo obtained by KDKA.
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The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System plans to cut nearly 10 percent of its employees in the near future, according to a memo obtained by KDKA.
The VA's Office of Inspector General found facilities reported 4,434 staffing shortages this fiscal year, which is a 50% increase from fiscal year 2024.
The Trump administration recently confirmed its plans to eliminate thousands of VA employees.
Some staff in the Pittburgh area have been fired, KDKA-TV confirmed through the VA.
It is intended to provide local veterans with better access to primary and specialty outpatient care.
