WINONA, Minn. – The Winona Health hospital and clinic has received job inquiries from Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls, where 1,400 employees face layoffs with the closing of two HSHS hospitals with 320 beds. Missy Nadeau, Winona Health’s personnel director, said she wouldn’t call the inquiries an “influx” from the closings, which were announced two weeks ago. Nadeau said that she has contacted affected organizations. “We’re participating in career fairs that have been set up to support those impacted,” she said. “We hope to provide opportunities for those caregivers who would like to continue to practice and provide health care in a smaller community setting like ours.” When fully staffed, Winona Health has 950 positions. Many opening available, Nadeau said.
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