University Of Washington Medicine To Permanently Close Psychiatric Facility

University of Washington Medicine (UW Medicine) announced the permanent closure of its psychiatric facility, with lay-offs of 23 staff members effective in mid-July. The announcement follows the temporary closing of the facility on UW Medicine's Montlake campus in May and furloughed staff as part of an effort to address a $500 million shortfall due to costs and revenue losses associated with the pandemic.

UW Medicine is working to find employment opportunities within their system for those staff members. The closure will reduce the overall number of beds available to individuals in need of psychiatric care amid a . . .