Public Hearing on St. Joe’s Closure and Relocation of Mental Health Services Set for April 12

April 7, 2022

A public hearing on the closure of M Health Fairview St. Joseph’s Hospital in Saint Paul and the relocation of mental health, addiction services and other secondary services is scheduled for 6 p.m. on April 12. 

Participants can join the public hearing via Microsoft Teams: St. Joseph’s Hospital Public Hearing or by calling 651-395-7448 and using the access code 287 732 917.  

Those interested can provide comments or questions on the Minnesota Department of Health website at St. Joseph’s Hospital Public Hearing by April 13. 

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