Henry Ford Health will end inpatient care, emergency department services and other hospital-based operations at Henry Ford River District Hospital in East China, Mich., a spokesperson from the Detroit based system confirmed to Becker’s.
The spokesperson said the River District building requires substantial infrastructure repairs and modernization, and that continued investment in the facility is not a sustainable long-term path to safe, high-quality care. The system is consolidating inpatient care, ER and hospital-based services to nearby Henry Ford facilities as a result.
The consolidation will take effect Sept. 1, according to the health system’s website. The ED will remain open and fully staffed through Aug. 31.
Primary care practices, infusion services and some administrative functions will remain on the River District campus, the spokesperson said. Patients will keep access to labs, pharmacy and imaging through nearby Henry Ford locations.
“We are committed to supporting everyone through this transition, including helping patients identify care options at nearby Henry Ford Health locations and connecting any impacted team members with opportunities across our health system,” the spokesperson said.
Patients will receive transition information and resources in the coming weeks.
River District joined Henry Ford Health’s network through the system’s 2024 joint venture with Ascension Michigan, which brought 13 acute care hospitals into the combined organization.
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