A judge denied Jersey City’s last-minute injunction to prevent the closure of Heights University Hospital, leading to its shutdown. The hospital, serving over 300,000 residents, faced financial difficulties, with projected losses of $30m this year. Hudson Regional Health, the owner, cited financial strain from Medicaid cuts and uninsured patients as reasons for closure. Jersey City officials, deeming the closure illegal, plan to pursue legal action and consider using eminent domain to regain control of the site. The hospital’s closure marks the end of its 152-year history, with potential plans for redevelopment.
