It was months back when Temple University Health System decided that it would make Northeastern Hospital an outpatient facility and stop running as an impatient facility. This decision was made due to a $6.6 million deficit in fiscal year 2008, and a projected $15 million deficit this fiscal year. The services mentioned Northeastern Hospital would be offering include prenatal care, lab work and radiology services. This could possibly eliminate 800 jobs. Temple’s health system has announced a 30 day reprieve where officials will further discuss the plans to convert Northeastern into the outpatient facility and open July 1. Whatever is finally decided on will make a big impact on the employees at Northeastern and the surrounding Port Richmond community.

By: Adrian Gonzalez