Bronx
Council Member Ritchie Torres, whose district was served by the HHC
North Central Bronx Hospital before services were suspended in August
2013 due to senior physician
vacancies and concerns about appropriate staffing, responds to the
hospital’s announcement of plans to reopen labor and delivery services.
“I am committed to ensuring that we bring back the highest quality services for North Central Bronx women and families.
The appropriate time for a press conference will come when the center is both
open and staffed with senior attending obstetricians. Declaring 'mission accomplished,’ before the mission is accomplished, is premature.”
