Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, is set to close permanently on Saturday, February 28th, bringing an end to over 150 years of care for the Jersey City community. The decision comes after months of financial struggles and partial closures, leaving only the emergency room operational since last November.
U.S. Strengthens Global Health Partnerships with Niger and Dominican Republic
Hudson Regional Health (HRH), which acquired the hospital in September as part of bankruptcy proceedings, cited significant financial losses as the primary reason for the closure. HRH Spokesperson Vijay Chaudhuri emphasized that HRH and its Chairman had “invested over $100 million in an attempt to aggressively stabilize its operations,” yet the facility still suffered a $74 million loss last year and faces a projected $30 million deficit from the emergency department this year.
Mamdani Meets Trump During Undisclosed Washington Trip to Discuss Housing Proposal
The closure has drawn sharp criticism from the Health Professionals and Allied Employees (HPAE) union, representing the hospital’s nurses. HPAE President Debbie White emphasized the risks posed to patients, stating, “Our union members and the patients they care for need Governor Mikie Sherrill to intervene immediately and take action to stop the closure.” The union also accused HRH of repeated violations and prioritizing business interests over patient care.
Follow us on X. Follow us on Instagram. Follow us on Facebook.
Local officials have expressed concern about the broader impact on healthcare access. Jersey City Mayor James Solomon remarked that the planned closure is “unacceptable” and pledged to explore all options to keep the emergency department open. Council members Joel Brooks, Thomas Zuppa, and Jake Ephros described the move as a “local emergency” for residents in western city wards, warning that it would increase strain on first responders and neighboring hospitals.
HRH confirmed that it notified the New Jersey Department of Health of its intent to suspend services on Saturday but indicated the possibility of reevaluating the closure in response to city and state requests.
For more metro, national, and international news stories, visit newyorkvoicenews.com.
