I guess the fight is not over…
When:
Friday, March 14th, 2008 at 5:00PM
with the Department of Health
Friday, March 14th, 2008 7:00PM
with the Attorney General
Where:
Hilton Hotel, Newark, Penn Station
Garden State Ballroom
1 Gateway Center
Raymond Blvd
Newark, NJ 07102
SaveStJames.com:
This public hearing will be a chance for people to speak out on the ongoing closure of St. James Hospital.
Why are they holding St. James’ public hearing ONE DAY before it closes? Tell the Department of Health why St. James Hospital is necessary to the community. Be prepared to speak out on what services you want at St. James Hospital, and why they should stop the closing. You will have three minutes to voice your opinion. This is a crucial moment for the Community to Speak Out!
Here are some facts to help you from 2007:
- 20,848 visits to the Emergency Dept.
- 867 BirthsThe process of closing a hospital:
1) Letter of Intent
2) Certificate of Need
3) Public HearingsCathedral Healthcare System has not followed the legal process for St. James Hospital, and St. James Hospital is planned to close its doors on March 15, 2008.
If you need transportation or more information:
please call Christina Hilo at (973) 204-0145 or chilo@savestjames.com
Documents:March 14th Flier - Print and pass along (In English, Portuguese & Spanish)
Saint James Hospital Closure Plan Page 1
Saint James Hospital Closure Plan Page 2
Certificate of Need Application to Cease General Hospital
Services
