WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA — One of the East Bay’s largest healthcare providers has eliminated more than 70 positions across Walnut Creek and Concord, with additional cuts in nearby communities, according to California employment records.
John Muir Health, the nonprofit hospital system operating major medical centers in both cities, reported 78 permanent job cuts across Contra Costa and Alameda counties, including 51 positions in Walnut Creek and 25 in Concord.
The layoffs took effect October 28, following notices filed with California’s Employment Development Department (EDD) in late August. The reductions affect hospital facilities, physician network operations, and administrative offices…