HEALTHCARE

Foremost among the many concerns an individual has in considering a relocation is health care. "Access to" and "quality of' care are very important for individuals, families and businesses.

Fortunately, Jersey City residents are blessed with access to the most modern, sophisticated procedures, at several health care facilities within the city. Each of these institutions are known for the excellent quality of care that is provided. All of these health care facilities are working hard to build on their current strengths so that Jersey City residents will always have a wide array of excellent choices when it comes to health care.

One of the most exciting changes in Jersey City health care in recent years is the development of the Grand Jersey project. It is a 420-bed state of-the-art medical facility currently being developed on a 13-acre site along the waterfront.

At a cost of over $200 million, it is the second-largest public facility project ever built in New Jersey and when completed in 1998, it will provide employment for more than 2,000 people. The facility will be operated by the Jersey City Medical Center.

Jersey City Medical Center
Baldwin Avenue
Jersey City NJ 07304
201-915-2000

Greenville Hospital
1825 Kennedy Boulevard
Jersey City, NJ 07305
201-541-6100

These two hospitals are the Jersey City-based divisions of the new Liberty Health Care System, which seeks to develop and provide the services necessary to make Hudson County self-sufficient in all areas of health care. Toward that end, Liberty is acquiring the technology and the personnel to provide state-of-the-art care, and placing those resources at facilities where the greatest numbers of people will be able to use them most efficiently.

Jersey City Medical Center is the only designated Level II Trauma Center in the county. That means that it is qualified to provide the highest levels of emergency medical treatment to trauma victims, and is truly in a class by itself in providing those services.

JCMC is also the only designated Perinatal Center in the county. As such, it provides the type of critical treatment to mothers and babies that often could mean the difference between celebrating a child's birth or crying about what might have been.

As the major teaching hospital in Hudson County, the medical center has a full time staff of over 100 physicians in virtually every specialty. As teaching physicians, these medical doctors are up to the minute in the latest advances within their specialties.

They are also supported with the latest advances in medical technology. Jersey City Medical Center, also has more than 300 other physicians board-certified to practice there. Greenville Hospital has, a staff of more than 150 physicians and offers the community 86 beds and access to many of the services offered by the Liberty Health System.

Christ Hospital
116 Palisade Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07306
201-795-8200


Since 1874, Christ Hospital has been meeting the needs of Jersey City and Hudson County residents with quality medical treatment, provided in an environment of loving care and concern for the patient.

With 402 beds and a staff of more than 350 highly-trained physicians, Christ Hospital is able to offer a wide variety of both in-patient and out- patient treatments. Most notable is the Cancer Treatment Center that provides diagnostic, surgical and radiation services to over 2,000 patients annually. It is the only accredited community hospital cancer program in Hudson County.

The hospital also sponsors a school of nursing, and community-based services such as the Center for Health Awareness and the Community Mental Health Center.

The entire staff of Christ Hospital is completely committed to the hospital's mission to "heal the sick" and to keep the community well. That's why they're involved in programs at every level throughout the community.

Franciscan Health System of New Jersey
One McWilliams Place
Jersey City, NJ 01302
201-114-8900

In 1985, St. Mary Hospital in Hoboken joined with St. Francis Hospital in Jersey City to form the Franciscan Health System of New Jersey. Together, these hospitals make a significant contribution to the health care options available to area residents.

St. Mary Hospital was founded in 1863 by the Franciscan Sisters of the Poor. Today it is a 328-bed acute care hospital with a teaching program for physicians specializing in Family Practice. The hospital also operates the Community Mental Health Center, Project Cope, a special in-patient psychiatric service for children, and the Giant Steps program for adolescent substance abusers.

St. Francis Hospital was founded in 1864, by the same order of nuns. Today it is a 243-bed acute care hospital with an adjacent School of Nursing and Day Care Center occupying five buildings on 2.2 acres in downtown Jersey City.

Both hospitals are affiliated with FAITH Services, a program for persons infected and affected by HIV/AIDS.

Jewish Home and Rehabilitation Center
198 Stevens Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 01305
201-451-9000

Founded in 1915 as the Hebrew Home for Orphans, the Jewish Home and Rehabilitation Center is now a licensed long-term care facility with 183 beds and 67 affordable housing units for senior citizens.
The facility is non-sectarian, and offers a wide-range of long-term rehabilitative care programs, including an Alzheimer's Day Care Center, an Adult Medical Day Care Center, and Dental, Podiatric and Total Eye Care clinics for the elderly.
One of the most innovative programs available is the Respite Care program. Care-givers for the elderly needing a temporary break from their duties can take the needed time off, knowing that the Center is providing excellent care for their loved ones.

The Center also serves as a senior Kosher nutrition site in addition to its Kosher Meals on Wheels program. Elderly people can come to the Center and get their main meal of the day. A voluntary contribution is requested from all participants.