Pennsylvania Supreme Court Halts Corbett Plan to Close Health Centers

Some Western Pennsylvania officials on Thursday hailed a state Supreme Court decision to halt Gov. Tom Corbett’s plan to close nearly half of the state’s 60 community health centers.
Corbett’s plan would close 26 facilities and eliminate 26 nursing positions, saving $3.4 million a year.

SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania said the court’s move means closed centers must reopen and bring back employees the union represents.

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