St. John’s Episcopal Hospital Secures $1 Million in State Funding
St. John’s Episcopal Hospital, part of Episcopal Health Services (EHS), has received $1 million in capital funding from the office of New York State Sen. James Sanders, Jr. These funds will help advance the ongoing development of the hospital’s new Labor, Delivery, Recovery and Postpartum (LDRP) unit.
“We are incredibly grateful to Sen. Sanders for his continued advocacy on behalf of Episcopal Health Services and his commitment to the construction of the St. John’s Episcopal Hospital’s Labor, Delivery, Recovery and Postpartum unit,” said Donald T. Morrish, MD, MMM, Chief Executive Officer of Episcopal Health Services. “EHS is dedicated to ensuring all women have access to high-quality care close to home, and this generous funding brings us one step closer to making this vision a reality.”
“Quality healthcare is essential for a thriving community. I am proud to support St. John’s Episcopal Hospital in enhancing maternal care, ensuring families in the Rockaways receive the best possible start,” said New York State Sen. James Sanders, Jr.
Construction of the LDRP unit began in May 2024. Once completed, the state-of-the-art facility will provide enhanced comfort, privacy, continuity of care, and specialized services for mothers and newborns who require additional support. The unit is expected to open by late 2025.
