A Union City emergency medical technician says the closure of Heights University Hospital in Jersey City could slow emergency medical care for residents in nearby communities.
Marco D. Navarro shared those concerns in a letter to the editor published March 31, 2026, warning that the loss of the facility could increase transport times for patients in Jersey City Heights and surrounding areas.
Key Takeaways
- Union City EMT Marco D. Navarro said the closure of Heights University Hospital could increase emergency transport times for patients in Jersey City Heights and nearby Union City neighborhoods.
- Heights University Hospital at 176 Palisade Avenue closed on March 14, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. after a judge rejected Jersey City’s emergency request to stop the shutdown.
- Hudson County officials launched an investigation into the hospital’s closure while healthcare providers plan limited services in the area, including primary care and mobile health programs.
EMT Letter Raises Public Safety Concerns
Navarro wrote that Heights University Hospital, long known locally as Christ Hospital, served residents in Jersey City Heights and nearby neighborhoods for many years…