West Penn Allegheny Health System confirmed Thursday that it will no longer offer inpatient services at its Allegheny General Hospital - Suburban Campus in Bellevue, which will necessitate closing the local emergency department.

According to a statement issued by WPAHS, the Pennsylvania Department of Health has been advised that inpatient services will be discontinued in 90 days. Because state law requires inpatient beds to be available in order to operate an emergency room, the local hospital’s E.R. also will be closed.