The Lehigh Valley Health Network said approximately 100 employees have been laid off.

The network noted in a statement that the layoffs were not a result of its 2024 merger with Jefferson Health.

“Lehigh Valley Health Network has made some changes in areas that provide outpatient care to align the staffing structure with community needs. This work began well in advance of our combining with Jefferson Health as a way to ensure operational efficiency so that we can invest in the programs and services our communities need,” according to the statement.

Initial steps toward the merger began in December 2023, and the jointure was finalized in August. Under the terms of the merger, LVHN became part of Jefferson Health, adopting an initial name change to “Lehigh Valley Health Network, proudly part of Jefferson Health.”

Lehigh Valley Health Network has more than 20,000 employees.

Jefferson Health recently announced plans to layoff 171 of its employees in March. It has locations in the greater Philadelphia and South Jersey areas.