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[CBS] St. Joseph’s Medical Center nurses allege chronic understaffing in class action lawsuit

Nurses at St. Joseph’s Medical Center have filed a class action lawsuit against Prime Healthcare and Ascension Healthcare for “chronically understaffing the hospital.”

Jun 10, 2026

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[Shaw Local] Blue Cross patients could lose coverage at Illinois Prime hospitals, healthcare firm says negotiations ongoing

INA members this week said Prime Healthcare is placing profits over patient and worker welfare. In addition to service and staffing cuts, the INA also noted that patients may soon…

May 8, 2026

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[CBS] Nurses worried about future of St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet

Nurses and Illinois state lawmakers said on Monday that they are concerned about the future of St. Joseph Medical Center under its new for-profit owner, Prime Healthcare.

May 5, 2026

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