Fresh off a rebrand and takeover, Heights University Hospital in Jersey City says the system is on the brink of suspending non-essential services unless it receives what the CEO there calls substantial financial support from the state within the next 30 days.

Hudson Regional Health, which took over the bankrupt CarePoint earlier this year, says despite a $300 million investment across its network, much of it at Heights, the hospital is still facing unsustainable losses of over $60 million annually.

Now, as first reported by the Hudson County View, CEO Nizar Kefea says without public funding, the board has authorized a system-wide restructuring that includes winding down services at Heights University Hospital.

Union leaders say the move contradicts promises HRH made during the takeover, calling out a lack of transparency.

They warn staff layoffs and reduced services could hit the community hard with no clear plan in place.

The State Department of Health has not announced next steps.

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