Grady Hospital’s Maternity Shutdown Sparks Outcry | Columbus News

Delaware, Ohio, is facing a maternity care crisis as OhioHealth prepares to shut down Grady Memorial’s labor and delivery unit by July 31—leaving the entire county without local birthing options. With growing concerns over emergency delays and access to care, the Ohio Nurses Association is demanding state intervention, citing a 2005 agreement that promised ongoing maternity services. Residents, including Monica DeTota, share harrowing stories of life-saving deliveries at Grady, warning that without this unit, families could face dangerous, roadside births. The city council has already passed a resolution urging the attorney general to act, as 25 other units have closed statewide since 2018—Grady would be the next. OhioHealth defends the move, citing declining deliveries since 2019 and claims they’re honoring the spirit of the original deal, while assuring care will continue at other nearby hospitals. The attorney general’s office is now reviewing the situation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f0d7e4d5d9bc598e