NJ hospital program credited as ‘game-changer’ for connecting people to services

RWJ Barnabas hopes to receive $60 million in state aid to continue a community health program at 12 hospitals that some call a "game changer."

By: Lilo H. Stainton

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: May 7, 2026

Words: 1,574

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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ELIZABETH — For years, the lobby of Trinitas Regional Medical Center in Elizabeth was a de facto homeless drop-in center on cold winter nights, something that did little to help that population long-term and was disconcerting for patients and frustrating for hospital staff.

That changed last winter, thanks to a state-funded program that has allowed Trinitas to immediately connect homeless visitors with overnight shelter, then support services and, for at least 11 people, …

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