PMC gains, loses staff during pandemic

Petersburg Medical Center hired a total of 58 employees in 2020 but lost 29 staff members in the same time frame, according to Human Resources Director Cynthia Newman at the PMC Board of Director meeting on Jan. 28.

"It appears there has been a lot of movement coming in and out of the hospital personnel wise," said PMC Board President Jerod Cook.

Of the 58 employees hired, 26 were emergency hires to address the COVID-19 pandemic. Eight hospital screeners, six airport screeners and eight high-touch area cleaners are among those hired as a result of the pandemic. Three of the emergency hires wer...