"While this is progress, it is still not acceptable for the residents of the Heights. An additional two weeks fails to fulfill that promise. The officials said they would continue working with New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and the state Department of Health to find a long-term solution guaranteeing emergency care in the neighborhood."
"Washington, the acting health commissioner, went further, saying the hospital system remains out of compliance with state law. He said HRH shuttered most of the hospital last year without obtaining legally required approval despite receiving millions in state financial assistance and other supportive interventions and has yet to complete a pending closure application filed last fall."
Hudson Regional Health announced it will keep Heights University Hospital's emergency department open for two additional weeks through March 14, reversing its weekend closure plan following criticism from Jersey City officials and state regulators. The extension costs approximately $1 million, covered by health system Chairman Yan Moshe. However, Mayor James Solomon and city councilmembers stated the temporary measure fails to meet residents' needs. State acting Health Commissioner Raynard Washington indicated the hospital system remains non-compliant with state law, having closed most operations without required approval despite receiving state financial assistance. Officials committed to pursuing long-term solutions ensuring continued emergency care access to the Heights neighborhood.
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