Structural issues force shutdown of Capital Health Satellite Emergency Department Space in Trenton
Capital Health says that experts told them Wednesday there's significant structural issues with another adjoining building and that poses a threat to the integrity and safety of the building that these medical services are in.
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Capital Health Satellite Emergency Department Space in Trenton was forced to shut down because experts say the building is not safe.
As of 7 a.m. patients will no longer be admitted at the Satellite Emergency Department. And at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday the outpatient clinic on Bert Avenue closed and diverted patients to other facilities for medical care.
Capital Health says that experts told them Wednesday there's significant structural issues with another adjoining building and that poses a threat to the integrity and safety of the building that these medical services are in.
The Health Care System decided to cease operations to protect employees, patients, visitors, and students.
Their space is leased from Trinity Health at the former St. Francis campus.
The president and CEO of Capital Health says they just assumed services at this location 2 years ago.
“With the former St. Francis location no longer safe for us to occupy, we will be working to identify the best path forward to ensure Trentonians, and those in close proximity to this location, have continued access to the care they need. We will work closely with the city, other partners, and the community as we move forward," says Al Maghazehe, president and CEO of Capital Health.
For anyone in need of emergency services will have to use other medical centers that are either 2 or 8 miles away. Capital Health Regional Medical Center in Trenton on Brunswick Avenue or Capital Health Medical Center in Hopewell.
