US-based NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull has commenced a $20m renovation of its labour and birthing suite.
This project, bolstered by a contribution of $11m from Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2027.
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The refurbishment will introduce a family comfort space, the hospital’s inaugural birthing centre rooms with hydrotherapy tubs, and enhanced recovery and operating areas.
The renovation of the nurse station and medicine room aims to foster better collaboration among nursing, midwifery and physician teams.
Furthermore, the hospital will revamp staff amenities, including break rooms, locker rooms, bathrooms and on-call rooms.
This upgrade comes as Woodhull Hospital, which recorded nearly 1000 births in 2024, ushers in new leadership, including a new CEO and clinical heads for OB/GYN and Anesthesiology.
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By GlobalDataConstruction will be phased to minimise disruption to patient care.
NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull chief operating officer Dr Lisa Scott-McKenzie said: “Our patients and staff will benefit greatly from the improved aesthetics as well as the introduction of a birthing centre with tubs, newly renovated operating rooms, state of the art technology including a simulation lab, enlarged nurses’ station and ensuite on call rooms for staff.
“Upon completion, we are eager to invite our community residents to tour the upgrades and to choose Woodhull as they enlarge their families.”
The investment in Woodhull Hospital’s facilities is part of a broader initiative by Reynoso, who allocated $45m to renovate labour and delivery units across three Brooklyn hospitals in fiscal year 2023.
Brooklyn’s commitment to maternal health extends beyond infrastructure. Initiatives like the Maternal Health Task Force, public education campaigns, and accessible resources such as the Born in Brooklyn baby boxes and Community Baby Shower Fund have been established.
Additionally, a collaboration with Brooklyn College has led to the state’s first advanced certificate in perinatal mental health, equipping professionals to support new and expecting parents more efficiently.
