Mount Sinai Beth Israel Closes Permanently in Manhattan's East Village

Official Closure of Mount Sinai Beth Israel

• 🏥 Mount Sinai Beth Israel in Manhattan's East Village has officially closed its doors as of 8:00 AM.
• ⏱️ The closure followed a New York appeals court ruling that approved the health system's plan, occurring less than one day after the decision.
• ⏳ The hospital's emergency department, the last remaining operational part, ceased services shortly after the court's approval.

History and Community Opposition

• 📜 This closure marks the end of the hospital's 135-year history in the community.
• ✊ Community advocates and patients had been actively fighting to keep the hospital open for the past two years.
• ⚖️ Despite the legal challenges, the New York appeals court ruled in favor of the Mount Sinai health system.

Reasons for Closure and Future Services

• 📉 Mount Sinai cited financial trouble and dwindling inpatient volumes as reasons for the planned shuttering.
• ⚠️ Advocates expressed concerns about the scaling of alternative healthcare providers to meet the demand left by the closure.
• 📍 As a commitment to the community, Mount Sinai has opened an expanded urgent care center on 14th Street, located two blocks from the former hospital, which will operate 24/7.