Lee County health care facility sold, cutting 294 jobs

The new owners, in a letter to state officials, say offers will be made to retain "substantially all" of the employees.

Nearly 300 employees laid off at Lehigh Regional Medical Center transitioned to HCA Florida, the hospital's new owner.
Nearly 300 employees laid off at Lehigh Regional Medical Center transitioned to HCA Florida, the hospital's new owner.
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Lehigh Regional Medical Center in Lee County is laying off 294 employees as its owner prepares to complete the sale of the facility to HCA Healthcare.

 

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