Capital Health yesterday announced the abrupt shutdown of the space that it is leasing from Trinity Health — the former St. Francis Medical Center — because of “significant structural issues” with an adjoining building.
This includes a shutdown of the Satellite Emergency Department and the outpatient clinic located on Bert Avenue in Trenton (cross street of Hamilton Avenue). Capital Health was advised by structural engineers, architects, and demolition experts that significant structural issues with the adjoining building pose a threat to the integrity and safety of the building these medical services are located in.
To protect the safety of employees, patients, visitors, and students, Capital Health said it had it no choice but to cease operations at this location without delay.
As of 7 a.m. today, the Satellite Emergency Department will no longer be accepting patients. The outpatient clinic, closed since the afternoon of June 4, is diverting patients to other facilities for medical care.
Individuals who might have been seeking medical care from Capital Health throughout the region can refer to this page on the Capital Health website for more information.
“We are deeply frustrated and disappointed by the circumstances that have led to the emergency closure of our Satellite Emergency Department and other services at East Trenton. Since assuming services from St. Francis two years ago, and leasing this space from Trinity Health, our staff has worked tirelessly to preserve services in the city and at this location,” said Al Maghazehe, president and CEO of Capital Health.
“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.”
Capital Health assumed assumed responsibility for health care services previously provided by St. Francis Medical Center in December 2022. At the time, Capital Health said the transition was necessary due to declining patient volumes and serious financial distress faced by St. Francis Medical Center.
Since then, the campus has provided emergency services and some outpatient services under the name Capital Health – East Trenton.
Capital Health East Trenton Campus, formerly St. Francis Medical Center, has been shut down by the health-care system citing structural concerns for an adjacent building.,
