Children's Hospital Los Angeles laying off more than 250 workers

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Children's Hospital Los Angeles is laying off more than 250 workers amid growing financial challenges and hospital restructuring.

The affected employees, including staffing in management, support and administrative services and clinical care, were notified Wednesday that their roles will end Oct. 28, according to a press release from the hospital.

An additional 186 team members impacted by the reduction will be offered "the option to transfer to adjusted roles resulting from the hospital-wide restructuring."

"This was a very difficult decision, and it is a deeply painful moment for our entire team," said Chief Executive Officer Paul S. Viviano. "CHLA remains focused on delivering world-class pediatric care, advancing innovative research, training the next generation of pediatric clinicians, and making a difference in the communities we serve. And it became increasingly clear that reductions to both team member and management roles were necessary to ensure CHLA can continue to survive in this uncertain climate to provide our young patients and their families with the quality care that they need and deserve."