HOBOKEN, NJ, June 1, 2009 — It’s official! On June 1st, Spiros Hatiras assumed his role as the new chief executive officer of Hoboken University Medical Center.
An experienced health care professional and former vice president of administration at the hospital, Hatiras succeeds former Chief Executive Officer Harvey Holzberg who retired as planned after three years of service to the Hoboken hospital.
As a vice president, the Jersey City resident has been responsible for managing the construction of Hoboken UMC’s new Emergency Department scheduled to open June 16. He also instituted a new room service program to improve amenities for patients and oversaw several other major initiatives including key upgrades in the Radiology Department to accommodate high-definition MRIs, digital mammography and a new PAC system (Picture Archiving and Communication) to respond even more quickly to patients medical needs.
About Hoboken University Medical Center Hoboken University Medical Center is a 328-bed facility located in the heart of Hoboken. It is the oldest continuing hospital in New Jersey, and is proud of a medical staff that consists of some of the area’s best doctors and nurses, the latest in medical technology, and a host of medical specialties to treat people of all ages and ailments. Hoboken UMC holds a Gold Seal of Approval for high quality patient care and safety from the Joint Commission on Health Care.