Episcopal Health Services Opens New LDRP Suite Bringing Hope, Healing, and Heartfelt Maternal Care

Far Rockaway, New York, May 30, 2025 — Episcopal Health Services (EHS) is thrilled to announce the upcoming opening of its new Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum (LDRP) suite, expected to be completed this summer. The state-of-the-art unit will expand access to high-quality compassionate maternal care for families on the Rockaway Peninsula, the Five Towns, and surrounding communities.

“For more than a decade, we have been focused on enhancing and expanding access to women’s health services across the Rockaways,” said Donald T. Morrish, MD, MMM, Chief Executive Officer of EHS. “When we conducted our Community Health Needs Assessment residents expressed a clear need for an improved labor and delivery infrastructure. We heard that feedback and incorporated it into our strategic plan. This new LDRP suite is a result of a community-driven vision and has been made possible, thanks to the unwavering support of every level of government and generous private donors. It represents our ongoing commitment to equitable, high-quality care for all.”

The new unit will greatly improve the birthing experience by allowing new mothers to remain in the same room throughout their stay, enhancing comfort, promoting bonding, and providing a seamless care experience

“This is more than just a new unit, it’s a reflection of how deeply we value the women and families who entrust us with their care,” said Jacqueline Marecheau, MD, FACOG, EHS Chairperson, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology. “We are profoundly committed to giving every patient a safe, dignified, and supportive birthing experience.”

“This LDRP suite brings best-in-class, patient-centered care to the communities we serve,” said Karen Paige, MBA, RN, CPHQ, CPPS, CPXP, OCN, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer at EHS. “At EHS, we are committed to modernizing our facilities, with dignity, compassion, and the patient experience at the forefront. The LDRP embodies that commitment.”

The state-of-the-art LDRP suite includes six spacious private suites, each fully equipped for newborn care and outfitted with a sleeper couch for family members—designed for true rooming-in so that mother and baby remain together throughout their stay. It also features advanced cesarean operating rooms and dedicated recovery and triage rooms, ensuring high-quality care for mothers and babies.

While construction continues on the new LDRP suite, EHS has also renovated its Labor and Delivery unit on Tower 7 (seventh floor) to enhance privacy and comfort for expectant mothers. These upgrades demonstrate EHS’ continued commitment to creating a patient-centered, safe and state-of-the-art environment for members of our community.

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Address:  327 Beach 19^th Street

Far Rockaway, NY 11691