YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - The operator of Northside Regional Medical Center is now saying more people than previously announced will lose their jobs when the hospital closes on September 20.

Steward Health Care has submitted a revised notice to Ohio Jobs and Family Services under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act that lists 468 positions that will be terminated.

The original WARN notice stated 388 jobs would be lost, 80 fewer than the new number.

During a news conference held by the Youngstown General Duty Nurses Association on Thursday, YGDNA President Lori Hornberger questioned Steward’s claim that 388 fellow workers would be losing their jobs, saying she believed it was more like 400 or 500.

Steward blames the decision to close on declining patient numbers.

Job fairs are planned to help find new jobs for those being put out of work.

Below is the Steward’s revised WARN notice and a list of the position being eliminated.

REVISED NOTICE

August 14. 2018

VIA HAND DELIVERY

Breeyn Handberg

Rapid Response Program manager

Office of Workforce Development

4020 E. Fifth Avenue

Columbus, OH 43219

Re: Notice Regarding Closure of Northside Regional Medical Center

Dear Ms. Handberg:

This letter is sent pursuant to the federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, 29 U.S.C. § 2101 et seq. to inform you that Northside Regional Medical Center (“NRMC”), located at 500 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown, Ohio 44501, will permanently close. All employees are anticipated to continue employment up to and including October 14, 201$, at which time each employee’s employment will be terminated. However, it is further anticipated that employees will not be required to report to work after no later than September 20, 201 8.

The entire facility is expected to close permanently as of no later than September 20, 2018. The positions of all employees working at NRMC are expected to be eliminated in conjunction with the closure. Certain functions that are not part of NRMC. but are physically located on the NRMC property. will continue to operate. A list of the job titles of positions to be affected and the number of affected employees in each job classification as of the date of this notice is provided herewith. Some, but not all, of the affected employees may have bumping rights.

Some of the employees affected by the closure of NRMC are represented by the Ohio Nurses Association (‘ONA”). The Chief Executive Officer of the ONA is Lori Chovanak, and her address is 4000 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43213.

Others of the employees affected by the closure of NRMC are represented by SEIU District 1199, WV/KY/OH (“District 1199”). Becky Williams is the President of District 1199, and her address is 1395 Dublin Road. Columbus, Ohio 43215.

One employee affected by the closure of NRMC is represented by Ohio Council 8, and Local 2804 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (“AFSCME Council 8”).

John A. Lyall is the President of AFSCME Council 8 and his address is 6800 North High Street, Worthington, Ohio 43085- 2512.

The closure of NRMC is subject to the fulfillment of any and all collective bargaining obligations which may exist.

If you have questions about the matters described in this letter, you may contact Sheri Clark, Vice President. Human Resources — Central Division. Steward Health Care System at (772) 388-4121.

Very truly yours,

Patrick Lombardo

Executive Vice President, Human Resources