Federspiel to Retire as Prez of HV Hospital after 29 Years
A new era will soon begin at New York-Presbyterian/Hudson Valley Hospital in Cortlandt.
After 29 years as president, John Federspiel is retiring July 1 and will be succeeded by Stacey Petrower, a resident of Peekskill and current chief operating officer at New York-Presbyterian/Hudson Valley Hospital.
“With more than 20 years of experience as a senior healthcare leader, Stacey Petrower brings a wide range of strengths to the position,” said Dr. Steven J. Corwin, president and CEO of New York-Presbyterian. “We are fortunate to have an individual with her talents to succeed John Federspiel, whose leadership and vision over the last three decades have transformed New York-Presbyterian/Hudson Valley Hospital into a respected, highly rate community hospital and one of the leading healthcare institutions in the region.”
Petrower joined the hospital in January. She previously served as vice president of operations at New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center. In her new position, Petrower will be responsible for the overall operations and leadership of the 127-year-old hospital, as well as the satellite medical centers in Croton and Cold Spring, and the physical therapy facility in Croton.
“I am delighted to continue the great work that has been done at New York-Presbyterian/Hudson Valley Hospital and I could not be more excited to lead such a dedicated, enthusiastic and competent staff,” said Petrower, who first joined New York-Presbyterian in 2003. “Together, we will build upon the stellar accomplishments of the top-notch organization which John Federspiel built.”
The 128-bed hospital provides a wide range of ambulatory care and inpatient services with 350 physicians on staff in 43 specialties. The hospital boasts of having the region’s only state-of-the-art, 24-hour “No Wait” Emergency Department, which averages about 39,000 visits annually.
Federspiel was praised by Corwin for his leadership in overseeing the hospital’s $100 million renovation and expansion and new comprehensive cancer center.
“John will leave us with a commitment to excellence as well as a strong foundation upon which to move forward,” Corwin said.
Attempts to reach Federspiel were unsuccessful. A retirement party for Federspiel is scheduled at the end of June.
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