More than 575 employees are being furloughed beginning next week

Children's Mercy Hospital furloughing hundreds of workers because of pandemic

Children's Mercy Hospital announced Thursday that it's making cuts because of the pandemic.The hospital said it's losing $1 million every day because of fewer patients.More than 575 employees are being furloughed beginning next week for up to 60 days. Hospital executives said the move will allow those people to file for unemployment benefits. The hospital said it plans to cover their premiums for medical and dental coverage.Children's Mercy is the third-largest employer in Kansas City.

Children's Mercy Hospital announced Thursday that it's making cuts because of the pandemic.

The hospital said it's losing $1 million every day because of fewer patients.


More than 575 employees are being furloughed beginning next week for up to 60 days. Hospital executives said the move will allow those people to file for unemployment benefits. The hospital said it plans to cover their premiums for medical and dental coverage.

Children's Mercy is the third-largest employer in Kansas City.