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Updated: 1:46 PM Nov 10, 2009
Augusta health department calls $180,000 cuts "heartbreaking"
Augusta's health department is facing close to $200,000 in cuts.
Posted: 6:11 PM Nov 9, 2009Reporter: Chris Thomas Email Address: chris.thomas@wrdw.com |
Ketty Gonzalez. (November 9, 2009 / WRDW-TV)
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AUGUSTA---Augusta's health department is facing close to $200,000 in cuts.
"It breaks my heart because Richmond County has a good amount of needy people," said health department director Ketty Gonzalez. "They rely on the health department to meet their health needs."
The department is being slashed by $183,000. All 90 health department employees are facing monthly furloughs. At least 5 layoffs are on the table. Department leaders say the public should prepare for longer lines and wait times.
"Absolutely," said Dr. Gonzalez. "Because that means that I will not be able to have the clinic open all of the time. We have to reduce staff."
The health department is one of more than 20 agencies facing 15% cuts this year.
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