Passaic, New Jersey. Beth Israel Hospital. Producers Cut. {1956} {News Photographs And Story}

In Passaic, New Jersey, Beth Israel Hospital's history includes an older location on Madison Street dating to the 1920s and a new, modern hospital that opened in 1956 on Parker Avenue. The 1956 facility served the community for decades before merging with Passaic General Hospital to form PBI Regional Medical Center, and was eventually demolished in 2005. The First Beth Israel Hospital Early Years: The first Beth Israel Hospital in Passaic was established in the 1920s. Purpose: It served a diverse, multi-faith population and provided care for Jewish patients and physicians who faced discrimination in other hospitals. Location: It was situated on Madison Street, near Berlins Pharmacy. Later Use: After the new hospital opened in 1956, the old building on Madison Street was converted into a long-term care facility. The 1956 Beth Israel Hospital Opening: A new, modern Beth Israel Hospital opened on Parker Avenue in 1956. Significance: It represented a significant upgrade in local healthcare facilities. Legacy: The hospital continued to serve the community until it merged with Passaic General Hospital. The Merger and Demolition Merger: Beth Israel Hospital merged with Passaic General Hospital to create PBI Regional Medical Center. Demolition: The building was demolished in 2005.