Episcopal Health Services Receives Major Funding Boost for St. John’s Episcopal Hospital’s Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum Unit

Far Rockaway, New York, August 12, 2024 — St. John’s Episcopal Hospital, part of Episcopal Health Services (EHS), received $500,000 in funding from New York State Assembly Member Stacey Pheffer Amato during a check presentation ceremony held on Aug. 6. These critical funds will support the development of the hospital’s new Labor, Delivery, Recovery and Postpartum (LDRP) unit, and ensure women and their families on the Rockaway Peninsula, Five Towns and surrounding communities receive the highest-quality healthcare close to home.

“We are incredibly grateful to NYS Assembly Member Stacey Pheffer Amato for her ongoing support of EHS and the construction of St. John’s Episcopal Hospital’s new state-of-the-art LDRP unit,” said Donald T. Morrish, MD, MMM, Chief Executive Officer Episcopal Health Services. “This generous contribution will significantly bolster EHS’ ongoing efforts to enhance women’s healthcare services and address the critical needs on the Rockaway Peninsula and beyond. Assembly Member Pheffer Amato has been a faithful supporter of EHS and we are truly appreciative of her long lasting commitment to us and the community at large.”

“It’s my pleasure to donate $500,000 to make sure this unit is everything you want it to be,” said Assembly Member Stacey Pheffer Amato. “This is a magnificent health facility and I am so proud to continue supporting every inch of its growth.”

Construction of St. John’s LDRP unit began in May. Once complete, the state-of-the-art facility will offer enhanced comfort, privacy, continuity of care, and specialized services for mothers and babies who require extra support. The unit is expected to be completed by the end of 2025.

“With construction of our LDRP unit now underway, this donation marks an important milestone in our ongoing commitment to enhancing healthcare services for women and families in the Rockaways,” said Jacqueline Marecheau, MD, FACOG, EHS Chairperson, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology. “We deeply appreciate the continued efforts and contributions from Assembly Member Pheffer Amato, our community, government partners and private donors.”