Northwell Phelps Hospital in Sleepy Hollow has opened its renovated maternal child health center on the fourth floor of its main building at 701 N Broadway. A formal ribbon-cutting marked completion of the four-year renovation project, which cost $24.5 million.
The newly renovated center features four modern labor and delivery rooms with tubs, two triage rooms and a triage bay, two operating rooms, a two-bed recovery room and 15 private postpartum rooms with en suite bathrooms. In addition to a nursery, there is a separate five-bed nursery suite dedicated to the immediate care and stabilization of sick newborns that is staffed by neonatologists.
In addition, the 22,754-square-feet facility has a new welcome area, a family waiting room, a conference room for family and staff education, and staff support areas such as lounges, on-call rooms, restrooms, changing rooms, offices and storage.
Beata Mastalerz, president of Phelps Hospital, said, “The project has reimagined the entire floor with modern amenities, enhanced privacy and improved spaces for both patients and staff. It’s like having a baby at a boutique bed and breakfast overlooking the Hudson River, while receiving medical expertise, cutting-edge-technology and personalized care.”
According to Karen Murray, who is chair of obstetrics and gynecology at Phelps, “With advanced technology, private postpartum rooms and 24/7 neonatal support, we are committed to delivering exceptional care to every family. Our goal is to ensure each mother and newborn receives personalized attention during this special time, fostering a safe and supportive start for their journey together.”
Phelps has adopted Northwell’s Maternal Outcomes Navigation program that has led to a 20% reduction in rehospitalizations within a month of delivery at Northwell hospitals in Queens and Nassau Counties. The program offers education and social support to patients with complex medical conditions like diabetes, hypertension, kidney disease, and mental health issues, as well as socioeconomic challenges.
Phelps Hospital reports that nearly 1,000 babies are born there each year.
