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San Joaquin County freezes hiring at public health and its county hospital

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Ahead of its June 16 budget hearing, San Joaquin County froze some hiring at Public Health, Human Services, and San Joaquin General Hospital, Stocktonia reported. It cites a possible H.R.

1 hit of $50.9 million to $76.9 million a year, plus health premiums up nearly 30%. Health centers such as Community Medical Centers may see more referrals and easier hiring.

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FQHC Talent. (2026, May 26). San Joaquin County freezes hiring at public health and its county hospital. Source: Stocktonia / San Joaquin County CAO. Retrieved November 11, 2026, from https://www.fqhctalent.com/intel/san-joaquin-county-safety-net-hiring-freeze-may-2026