# New Jersey’s Hospitals in Crisis | Newark News

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Podcast: [Newark News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/newark-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7573114)
Published: 2026-07-19T18:19:32+00:00
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## Resource

New Jersey’s healthcare system is crumbling under the weight of hospital closures and looming Medicaid cuts, leaving low-income, elderly, and minority residents with fewer options for care. Once home to 29 hospitals, the state now faces a crisis as emergency rooms become de facto primary care centers, with Christ Hospital’s closure in Jersey City exposing dangerous gaps in access. University Hospital in Newark, the state’s last public safety-net hospital, is already overwhelmed. Racial disparities persist—Black and Hispanic residents face the highest rates of preventable deaths before 75—and affordability remains a struggle, earning the state a D-plus. With 12 more hospitals potentially at risk, leaders must act now to protect Medicaid funding and rebuild a system that serves everyone. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/45ad375b2dfe819c

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