Nassau University Medical Center pauses obstetrics citing safety concerns

Nassau University Medical Center, the sole public hospital in Nassau County, has indefinitely suspended its obstetrics program due to safety concerns. After halting most deliveries in May following an independent patient safety review, it briefly reopened in June but has now paused services again. This move highlights broader issues in healthcare facility safety and could impact local access to maternity care, raising questions about the reliability and oversight of obstetric services at safety-net hospitals.