Hospital employees talk about effects of closure

When Community Health Systems (CHS) closes Fallbrook Hospital completely down on Dec. 20, some of its employees said they individually will face the challenge of trying to find another job, but fear the community itself will experience myriad negative effects for years to come.

“I am concerned about the people I care for, because I already see the senior citizens suffering the consequences [of the hospital’s gradual shutdown of services],” said Carlos Perez, who has worked at Fallbrook Hospital for 22 years and also owns a private home care service.

“I already have senior clients telling me th...