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Paramus Today
By the People, for the People
Bergen New Bridge Unveils Emergency Department Expansion
New facility more than doubles treatment beds to meet rising demand for emergency care
Published on Feb. 12, 2026
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Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus, New Jersey, has unveiled a major expansion of its Emergency Department (ED), growing from 19 to 47 treatment beds. The new facility is designed to deliver faster, more equitable, and compassionate care, including specialized areas for mental health crises, pediatric, geriatric, and neurodivergent patients.
Why it matters
The expansion comes at a time when emergency departments across New Jersey are experiencing unprecedented patient volumes. As the state's largest hospital and a critical safety-net provider, the upgraded Bergen New Bridge ED is expected to strengthen access to high-quality, lifesaving emergency care for the entire region.
The details
The $XX million expansion project more than doubles the footprint of Bergen New Bridge's Emergency Department. A centerpiece is the introduction of the EmPATH (Emergency Psychiatric Assessment, Treatment, and Healing) model, featuring specialized spaces designed for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. The ED also includes dedicated pediatric and geriatric areas, as well as sensory-sensitive spaces for neurodivergent patients.
- Bergen New Bridge Medical Center recently cut the ribbon on the Emergency Department expansion on February 12, 2026.
The players
Deborah Visconi
President and CEO of Bergen New Bridge Medical Center.
Lieutenant Governor Dr. Dale G. Caldwell
Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey who spoke at the expansion opening.
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center
A hospital in Paramus, New Jersey, that is the state's largest and a critical safety-net provider.
What they’re saying
“What we are celebrating is far more than a ribbon cutting. This is a modern, thoughtfully designed Emergency Department built for the realities of today and the needs of tomorrow. At its core, this expansion means faster access to high-quality, lifesaving emergency care delivered with dignity, compassion, and equity for our neighbors, our families, and our entire region.”
— Deborah Visconi, President and CEO of Bergen New Bridge Medical Center
“This expanded Emergency Department reflects a clear understanding that emergency care must evolve. It must meet people where they are, respond to complex medical and behavioral health needs, and do so with dignity and respect. Governor Sherrill and I share a deep commitment to strengthening access to care and improving health outcomes across our state, and today's milestone reflects that shared priority.”
— Lieutenant Governor Dr. Dale G. Caldwell
What’s next
The new Emergency Department at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is now open and operational, providing expanded access to high-quality, compassionate emergency care for the region.
The takeaway
Bergen New Bridge's Emergency Department expansion demonstrates a commitment to meeting the evolving needs of patients, with a focus on delivering faster, more equitable, and more dignified care - particularly for vulnerable populations facing mental health crises, pediatric emergencies, and other complex medical needs. This milestone reflects the hospital's role as a critical safety-net provider for New Jersey.
