Newark Cannot Afford Another Hospital Closure
In 2008, we lost our healthcare institution in the North Ward when Columbus Hospital closed its doors.
Now, another hospital in Newark that many of us in the North Ward use may also be forced to shut down. A report commissioned by the administration of Gov. Chris Christie recommends that Saint Michael’s Medical Center in the Central Ward be closed as an acute care hospital.
Newark no se puede permitir el cierre de otro hospital
En 2008, perdimos nuestra institución de atención sanitaria en North Ward, cuando el Columbus Hospital cerró sus puertas.
Ahora, otro hospital de Newark, que muchos de nosotros en North Ward usamos, tal vez también se vea obligado a cerrar. Un informe solicitado por la administración del gobernador Chris Christie recomienda que el centro médico Saint Michael's en Central Ward se cierre como un hospital para la atención de traumas.
Fire on Ridge Street
A fire on Ridge Street in the North Ward first reported shortly before 10 p.m. Friday evening has destroyed three homes and displaced at least 18 people and injured three firefighters.
The fire started at 286 Ridge Street and spread to the homes on either side.
A fire at 286 Ridge Street in the North Ward of Newark.
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