Grady’s Maternity Shutdown Sparks Crisis | Columbus News

Grady Hospital’s maternity unit closure is sparking chaos as OhioHealth’s private ambulance service pulls out of newborn transfers, leaving the ER to scramble for backup — while critics blast the move as dangerously unprepared, especially in a fast-growing county. With no transparency on backup plans, questions mount over whether Grady’s ER can handle emergencies, who’s certified to resuscitate newborns, and whether the hospital’s protocols are up to snuff. Despite OhioHealth’s claims that patients are better served at specialized facilities, locals, healthcare workers, and even city council are pushing back — even demanding state intervention — as postpartum care shrinks and the future of maternal health in Delaware hangs in the balance. 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/cc8284b59af2148b