PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV) - More than a hundred caregivers at Providence will likely be out of a job soon.

The decision from Providence impacts 128 caregivers across Oregon in a variety of roles - clinical and non-clinical, union and non-union, caregivers at acute care facilities, as well as researchers.

The decision is said to be due to widespread workforce and funding issues.

This follows another round of layoffs affecting 134 employees back in June and follows an announcement at the beginning of the year that Providence would not fill more than 200 clinical positions.

The healthcare provider also continues to cut spending, including eliminating or greatly reducing items such as travel, community sponsorships, and internal celebrations for employees.

Providence says it will make effor

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