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New Brunswick, N.J. – July 13, 2023 – Saint Peter’s Healthcare System in collaboration with CarePoint Health System's Hoboken University Medical Center, held a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Hudson County hospital on Wednesday for the opening of the new Dr. Bipin Patel Pediatric Multispecialty Center. The center is named in honor of the late Dr. Bipin Patel, the former Physician-in-Chief at The Children's Hospital at Saint Peter's University Hospital, as a tribute to his legacy as a devoted pediatrician and influential community leader. The opening of The Dr. Bipin Patel Pediatric Multispecialty Center marks the next step in the growing partnership between CarePoint Health System and Saint Peter’s Healthcare System, with a mission of providing outstanding pediatric care to local children and families.
 
“In his distinguished career, the late Dr. Bipin Patel was a prolific clinician, leader, educator, and humanitarian. Time and time again, the connections he made with patients, colleagues, and healthcare leaders in New Jersey, and around the world, sparked not only interest but action,” said Leslie D. Hirsch, FACHE, president and CEO of Saint Peter’s Healthcare System in New Brunswick. “As chair of the Department of Pediatrics and physician-in-chief for The Children’s Hospital at Saint Peter’s University Hospital, Dr. Patel was a driving force behind the development of what has grown into one of the most comprehensive and highly respected children’s programs in New Jersey. His passion for improving access to high-quality health care for children drove him to share his visionary knowledge and ideas with so many. The creation of The Dr. Bipin Patel Pediatric Multispecialty Center at Hoboken University Medical Center is one such example and we are extremely proud that his legacy lives on here.”
 
CarePoint Health System’s President and CEO, Dr. Achintya Moulick, MD, MBA, MCh, was equally excited about the announcement, adding "I am thrilled to be celebrating the opening of The Dr. Bipin Patel Pediatric Multispecialty Center, which will undoubtedly make a profound impact on the lives of countless children and families in Hudson County. This facility stands as a testament to the vision and dedication of Dr. Patel, whose contributions to the field of pediatric medicine will forever be remembered. We are also grateful for the partnership with Saint Peter's Healthcare System, as we collectively strive to provide the highest standard of care to our communities. Children are our greatest resource and building a healthier future depends on us caring for them. CarePoint is dedicated to serving the children of Hudson County."
 
The Dr. Bipin Patel Pediatric Multispecialty Center represents a significant milestone in providing comprehensive and high-quality specialty care for children and families in Hudson County. The center offers a wide range of medical services, ensuring that young patients receive the most advanced treatments and care available. This collaboration between Saint Peter’s Healthcare System and CarePoint Health System aims to enhance the level and accessibility of care and improve health outcomes for pediatric patients in the community.
 
The event was attended by Hoboken City Council President Emily Jabbour, Assemblyman Raj Mukherji, County Commission Chair Anthony Romano, CarePoint President and CEO Dr. Achintya Moulick, MD, MBA, MCh, Saint Peter’s Healthcare System President and CEO Leslie D. Hirsch, FACHE, CarePoint Health System Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Rimmer, Hoboken University Medical Center Chief Medical Officer Dr. Anthony Gagliardi, and other local and hospital officials.
 
“The importance of quality pediatric care cannot be overstated, particularly in urban areas with vulnerable patient populations,” said State Assemblyman Raj Mukherji. “I applaud Hoboken University Medical Center and Saint Peter’s University Hospital on this collaboration, which will expand access to world class children’s care in our region.”
 
The Dr. Bipin Patel Pediatric Multispecialty Center is located within CarePoint Health — Hoboken University Medical Center at 308 Willow Ave, Hoboken, NJ 07030.
 
“I’m thrilled to see this partnership between Hoboken University Medical Center and Saint Peter’s Pediatrics take shape and offer an extraordinary level of specialty pediatric care right here in our city,” said Hoboken City Council President Emily Jabbour. “Hoboken parents should always feel that they can obtain the care that their children need without having to travel outside of our community, and The Dr. Bipin Patel Pediatric Multispecialty Center at HUMC will ensure that this is the case. On behalf of Mayor Bhalla and my fellow City Council members, I welcome this important new health care destination to our city.”
 
“As a lifelong Hoboken resident, I have always had a strong association with Hoboken University Medical Center, and I’m ecstatic to see the progress that this institution continues to make under the leadership of Dr. Moulick and his team with new advances like TheDr. Bipin Patel Pediatric Multispecialty Center,” said Hudson County Board of Commissioners Chairman Anthony Romano. “I’m excited to continue working with CarePoint Health System to help provide any greater health care services to the people of Hudson County.”