In January, the hospital submitted an application to the Office of Health Strategy to close inpatient services, and the hospital discussed the plan with the Office of Health Strategy Dec. 14.
Norwalk’s inpatient mental health unit has underperformed for years, according to Nuvance Chair of Psychiatry Charles Herrick, MD.
The move to close Norwalk’s inpatient mental health services comes as the hospital plans for a $220 million renovation and expansion project to be completed in 2026.
