Brand new treatment suite and
first floor location assures
expectant moms greater convenience and comfort.
HOBOKEN, NJ, October 29, 2009 — Expectant moms and babies have long enjoyed
excellent, comprehensive care from the Center for Fetal Medicine at Hoboken
University Medical Center.Now, in
addition to expert care, they are guaranteed an even more convenient and
comfortable experience, courtesy of a new and expanded Center for Maternal
Fetal Medicine unveiled by hospital officials at a ribbon cutting ceremony
today.
Located on the
first floor of Hoboken UMC to provide easier access, the new Center features a
spacious suite featuring private treatment rooms, and the latest in diagnostic
screening equipment including Hudson County’s first 4D ultrasound and sonograms
that contain viewing monitors so patients can view a procedure or screening in
real time.
“We
were one of the first hospitals to offer Maternal Fetal Medicine services in
Hudson County,” said Hoboken UMC CEO Spiros Hatiras. “The area’s best
obstetricians consistently refer routine and high-risk pregnancies to Hoboken
UMC because we have the highly-qualified medical staff and state-of-the-art
care. With the addition of this beautiful new treatment suite and investment in
new technology, doctors and their patients can feel confident that the absolute
best care is right in the neighborhood.”
The Center for
Maternal Fetal Medicine is equipped to manage high-risk pregnancies ranging
from multiple births to conditions such as diabetes, hypertension and heart
disease, as well as provide all the diagnostic testing obstetricians typically
recommend during routine pregnancies. Dr. David Principe, a double-board
certified perinatologist and recognized leader in maternal fetal care, heads
the Center that is staffed by perinatal nurses, sonographers and other maternal
fetal specialists.
“When pregnancies
are more complicated there’s an added layer of stress if expectant moms have to
travel for appointments and screenings,” said Dr. Principe. “We’re able to
eliminate some of the strain with a better location and new treatment suite.
Women can receive the care they need in their own community.”
The
Center for Maternal Fetal Medicine performs 11,000 procedures and screenings a
year. Services include consultations, pre-pregnancy testing, genetic
ultrasound, non-stress testing, 3D and 4D ultrasound, amniocentesis, on-site
genetic counseling, education and support services and more. Hours are Monday
to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 pm. and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. For further
information, call (201) 418-1234.
About David L. Principe, MD, FACOG
David
L. Principe, MD, FACOG, began the Center for Maternal Fetal Medicine at Hoboken
University Medical Center in 2000. In practice for more than 10 years, Dr.
Principe completed residencies at St. Vincent’s Medical Center of Richmond,
Staten Island and St. Joseph’s Hospital in Paterson, N.J., and fellowships at
Yale University School of Medicine and the University of Chicago & Medical
Center. Dr. Principe has also been active in research, participated in
community health initiatives, published in medical journals, and has held
several teaching positions.
Photo Caption:
Dawn
Zimmer, Mayor of Hoboken; Lisa Bove-Marchese, RN Hoboken UMC Maternal Fetal
Nurse Manager; Dr. David L. Principe, Double-Boarded Perinatologist, Hoboken
UMC Medical Director of Maternal Fetal Medicine; Dr. Raul Aguilar, Hoboken UMC
Chief of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Spiros Hatiras, Hoboken UMC CEO at the
ribbon cutting ceremony
