Fired nurses allege retaliation for voicing concerns about conditions at St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital

Source WBEZ
Original Load Date June 3, 2026, 5:01 p.m.
Last Updated June 3, 2026, 5:01 p.m.
Original URL https://www.wbez.org/health-medicine/2026/06/03/fired-nurses-voice-concerns-over-working-conditions-st-mary-of-nazareth-hospital-amidst-push-to-unionize-chicago

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When Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital was acquired by Prime Healthcare in March 2025, nurse Karlie Thorn said she noticed conditions in the emergency department changed for the worse almost immediately. A disproportionate number of inexperienced nurses, cheaper supplies and staffing shortages were a...