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Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Nationally Recognized by the American Heart Association for Commitment to Providing High-Quality Stroke Care
NIAGARA FALLS, NY — Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (NFMMC) is proud to announce it has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® — Stroke Silver Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the...
September 13-15: Child Advocacy Center of Niagara Participates in OneTooMany Virtual 5K to Raise Funds for Abused Children
NIAGARA FALLS, NY — The Child Advocacy Center of Niagara (CAC of Niagara), a service of Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (NFMMC), is proud to announce its participation in this year’s OneTooMany Virtual 5K, a fundraising event organized by the New York State...
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Welcomes Three New Primary Care Physicians
Niagara Falls, NY— Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (NFMMC) is thrilled to welcome Drs. Merna George, Jawdat A. Mustafa, and Kaung M. Ko to its primary care physician team. The recruitment of these highly skilled physicians highlights NFMMC’s commitment to...
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Welcomes Back Dr. Mojdeh Kappus to Surgical Team
Niagara Falls, NY — Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (NFMMC) is pleased to announce that Mojdeh Kappus, MD, who previously served as its Chief of Bariatric Surgery from 2021 to 2023, will join its Surgical Team as a general surgeon, effective August 1st. A...
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Names Psychiatrist Dr. Balwant S. Nagra as its Associate Chief of Psychiatry
Niagara Falls, NY — Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (NFMMC), an independent regional medical center serving the Greater Niagara region in northwestern New York, is pleased to announce that Balwant S. Nagra, MD, will lead its psychiatry team as its Psychiatrist...
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Celebrates First Anniversary of Successful Doula Program
From left to right: Memorial doulas Rachel Brundidge, Tiffany Blackmon (seated), Danielle Foti, and Chinelle Smith lead a workshop demonstrating comfort measure techniques as part of the hospital's comprehensive doula program. NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — Niagara Falls...
Aug 12: Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Announces 33rd Annual Niagara Cup Classic Golf Tournament in Support of Women’s Health Services of Niagara
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. – Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (NFMMC) is pleased to announce the 33rd Annual Niagara Cup Classic golf tournament, scheduled for Monday, Aug. 12. This year's event will take place at the picturesque Niagara Frontier Golf Club in...
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Appoints Lisa Skalman, RN, as Director of Employee Health
Niagara Falls, NY — Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (NFMMC), an independent regional medical center serving the Greater Niagara region in northwestern New York, is pleased to announce Lisa Skalman, RN, as its new Director of Employee Health. Skalman brings to...
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center’s Residency Program Brings Smiles and Healthcare Lessons to Bloneva Bond Primary School with Teddy Bear Clinic
Dr. Sara Maria Jensen, left, and Dr. Amrit Sarai-Kang, right, guide Bloneva Bond Primary School students through a learning activity at one of the Teddy Bear Clinic's interactive stations. NIAGARA FALLS, NY — Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (NFMMC), an...
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Celebrates 50th Annual National EMS Week with Room Opening Designated for EMS Crews
NIAGARA FALLS, NY — Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (NFMMC), an independent regional medical center serving the Greater Niagara region in northwestern New York, is proud to announce the opening of its new EMS crew-designated room in the ER1 Emergency Department,...
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara Counties SNAP-ED program offers Free Nutritional “Spice Up Your Life” Series
NIAGARA FALLS, NY — Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (NFMMC), an independent regional medical center serving the Greater Niagara region in northwestern New York, is excited to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension of...
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Auxiliary Awards Esther Werner & Helene Barter Scholarship to ICU Nurse
NIAGARA FALLS, NY — Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (NFMMC), an independent regional medical center serving the Greater Niagara region in northwestern New York, is proud to announce Amanda Runkle, a registered nurse in the Intensive Care Unit at NFMMC, is this...
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Earns CMS Birthing-Friendly Designation
NIAGARA FALLS, NY — Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (NFMMC), an independent regional medical center serving the Greater Niagara region in northwestern New York, is proud to announce its designation as a Birthing-Friendly Hospital by the Centers for Medicare...
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Celebrates Completion of $155,000 Schoellkopf Park Restoration
Niagara Falls, NY — Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (NFMMC) is pleased to announce the completion of its restoration of Schoellkopf Park, a vital component of the medical campus and the neighboring community. Funded by a $155,000 Community Development Grant from...
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Welcomes Dr. Merna George to Golisano Center for Community Health
Niagara Falls, NY— Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (NFMMC), an independent regional medical center serving the Greater Niagara region in northwestern New York, is pleased to announce that Dr. Merna George, MD, will join Golisano Center for Community Health as a...
APRIL 30th: Child Advocacy Center of Niagara Co-Hosts Seventh Annual Walk to End Child Abuse
NIAGARA FALLS, NY — In recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Child Advocacy Center of Niagara (CAC), a service of Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (NFMMC), and Focus on Families will co-host its seventh annual Walk to End Child Abuse on April 30 at the...
APRIL 16th: Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Hosts Third Annual UPLIFTING Black Maternal Health Event to Shine Light on Maternal Health Disparities
Franchelle Parker (pictured), a dedicated advocate for social justice and the founding Executive Director of Open Buffalo, will serve as the keynote speaker at the third annual UPLIFTING Black Maternal Health event. Niagara Falls, NY — Niagara Falls Memorial Medical...
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Appoints Two New Board Members at Annual Meeting
NIAGARA FALLS, NY — At its annual meeting on Monday, March 25, the Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (NFMMC) Board of Directors appointed Carmen A. Granto and Peter Muscarella II, M.D., as its newest board members, confirmed its 2024 slate of officers, and...
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Brings First 3T MRI Unit to Niagara County
The General Electric (GE) Signa Pioneer 3 Tesla MRI unit at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center's MRI Imaging Center of Niagara, delivers unparalleled diagnostic precision for the Niagara County community NIAGARA FALLS, NY— Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center...
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Welcomes Margaret A. Desmarais, RN MSN FNP BC CARN-AP, to Golisano Primary Care
NIAGARA FALLS, NY — Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (NFMMC) is proud to announce the addition of Nurse Practitioner Margaret A. Desmarais, RN MSN FNP BC CARN-AP, to its team at Golisano Primary Care. With more than 30 years of experience in nursing and...
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Hosts “Bridging the Gap” Community Forum to Engage Community on Infrastructure Updates to the County’s Only Full-Service Hospital
NIAGARA FALLS, NY — Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (NFMMC) invites the community to engage in its "Bridging the Gap" forum, an initiative aimed at harnessing pivotal feedback from community members, healthcare professionals, and key stakeholders to inform...
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Completes Expanded and Renovated Behavioral Health Emergency Room
NIAGARA FALLS, NY — Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (NFMMC) is proud to announce the expansion and renovation of its Behavioral Health Emergency Room, a pivotal step forward in enhancing mental health services for the residents in the Niagara region and beyond....
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Wound Center Honored with RestorixHealth Center of Excellence Awards
NIAGARA FALLS, NY — Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (NFMMC) is proud to announce that its Wound Center has been awarded the prestigious RestorixHealth Center of Excellence Award for July- December 2023. This honor is complemented by the distinguished title of...
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Achieves Milestone with Crane Lift of Niagara County’s First 3T MRI Unit
Niagara Falls, NY — Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (NFMMC) proudly announces the crane lift of its cutting-edge 3T Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) unit, supplied by GE Healthcare, into the newly constructed MRI suite located in the Heart Center of Niagara....
Memorial Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Erik Freeland Begins Seeing Patients at Summit HealthPlex: Foot and Ankle Specialist, Dr. Erik Freeland, Now Treating Patients at NFMMC’s Summit HealthPlex
Niagara Falls, NY — Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (NFMMC) is pleased to announce orthopedic surgeon Dr. Erik Freeland, DO, is now actively seeing patients as a member of NFMMC’s Orthopedic Team at Summit HealthPlex, located on Williams Road. Dr. Freeland is a...
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Hosts The Premier 2024: Honoring Community Leaders & Supporting Women’s Health Services
(NIAGARA FALLS, NY) — Marking a significant milestone, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (NFMMC) is excited to host The Premier 2024, its annual black-tie event, on January 20, 2024, at the Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino. This year’s gala, themed "Gala of the...
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Hosts Buffalo Bills Rally
(NIAGARA FALLS, NY) — Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (NFMMC) will host a Buffalo Bills Rally on Friday in its hospital lobby to celebrate the team's success and show support as they move into the 2024 NFL Playoffs. The event will feature a group photo...
Niagara County Welcomes First Baby of 2024 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center
NIAGARA FALLS, NY — Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (NFMMC), the only Labor & Delivery program in Niagara County, is thrilled to announce the birth of Niagara County's first baby of 2024. Newborn, Ella Jane Williams, arrived at 12:56 P.M. on Jan 2, measuring...
“Lighting with Love” Tree Shines at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center
NIAGARA FALLS, NY — The Auxiliary of Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (NFMMC) has once again placed a “Lighting with Love” tree in the upper lobby of the hospital. Each ornament represents a gift in memory or in honor of a friend or loved one. Ornaments cost $5...
Scott Bieler Donation to Help Transform Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center’s Auditorium into New Innovation & Training Center
NIAGARA FALLS, NY — Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (NFMMC) is pleased to announce a significant donation from Scott Bieler, President and CEO of West Herr Auto Group, for the renovation of its auditorium into the Scott Bieler Family Foundation Innovation &...
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Announces Donation from Scott Bieler to Build Scott Bieler Family Foundation Innovation & Training Center
(NIAGARA FALLS, NY) — Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (NFMMC) is excited to announce a press event that will celebrate a generous donation from Scott Bieler, the President & CEO of the West Herr Automotive Group, to enable the transformation of the current...
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Names Dr. Mohammad Bilal Awan as Head of Lewiston Primary Care Center
Niagara Falls, NY — Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Mohammad Bilal Awan, MD, as the head of the Lewiston Primary Care Center, effective January 15th. As a distinguished primary care physician with vast experience in...
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Teams Up with Totally Buffalo Store and Totally Buffalo Cares to Support New Moms
Niagara Falls, NY – Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Teams Up with Totally Buffalo Cares to Support New Moms Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (NFMMC) is proud to announce a heartwarming collaboration with Totally Buffalo and their non-profit wing, Totally...
NFMMC’s Response to the Rainbow Bridge Incident: A Testament to Preparedness and Dedication
By Joseph A. Ruffolo, CEO & President of Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Last week, the crisis at the Rainbow Bridge captured the world's attention with extensive coverage by major international news networks such as CNN, Fox, BBC, and Australian media. Many...
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Welcomes Dr. Shaan E. Alam as General Surgeon
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (NFMMC) is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Shaan E. Alam, M.D., to its surgical team, starting November 1. Certified by the American Board of Surgery, Dr. Alam specializes in minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic...
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Appoints Tiffany Scott, RN, as Director of Education
Niagara Falls, NY — Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (NFMMC) is pleased to introduce Tiffany Scott, RN, as its newly appointed Director of Education. With 18 years of experience as an LPN, Scott obtained her Associate of Science in Nursing in 2017 and...
NFMMC Leads Niagara County in Preparation for Medicaid Doulas
(Members of the doula program address attendees at the P3 Center's Cradle + Care event. Pictured from left-to-right: Danielle Foti, Tiffany Blackmon, Chinelle Smith, Rachel Brundidge, Ashley Sherwood, and Beth Zaker) NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — “Everyone should have a...
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Appoints Mary Brigante as Director of Intermediate Care Unit
Niagara Falls, NY — Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (NFMMC) is proud to announce the appointment of Mary Brigante, MS, BSN, RN, as the Director of the Intermediate Care Unit. Mary Brigante comes with a wealth of experience, having previously served as a...
The Premier 2024: NFMMC Celebrates a Century of Excellence in the Spirit of the Roaring ’20s!
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — For a milestone 20th year, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (NFMMC) is set to host its annual black-tie event, The Premier, on January 20, 2024, at the Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino. Echoing the spirit of the Roaring 20s, this year's...
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Appoints Pamela Levering as Chief Nursing Officer
Niagara Falls, NY — Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (NFMMC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Pamela Levering, RN, MSN, as its Chief Nursing Officer. Levering brings over 25 years of nursing experience to the position, previously serving as the Director...
23rd Annual Safe at Home Conference: Empowering Professionals, Championing Survivors, and Advancing Prevention Tactics in Family Violence
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. – The Child Advocacy Center of Niagara (CAC), a service of Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (NFMMC), in collaboration with the Niagara County Family Violence Intervention Project, is excited to announce its 23rd annual Safe at Home Conference,...
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Welcomes Julie Czyzewski as New 340B Coordinator
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (NFMMC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Julie Czyzewski as its new 340B Coordinator. With over 16 years in the healthcare sector, Czyzewski brings extensive expertise to this crucial role. Before joining NFMMC, Czyzewski...
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Awarded $155,000 by City of Niagara Falls for Schoellkopf Park Improvements
Niagara Falls, NY — The Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (NFMMC) is proud to announce that it has been awarded a $155,000 Community Development Grant from the City of Niagara Falls to support a comprehensive renovation of Schoellkopf Park, a cornerstone of the...
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Announces Kevin Burgess as New Director of Behavioral Health
Niagara Falls, NY — Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (NFMMC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Burgess, LMSW, as its Director of Behavioral Health, effective October 9. Burgess brings more than ten years of experience to the position, previously...
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Expands Cardiac Services with New Additions at Heart Center of Niagara
Niagara Falls, NY — Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (NFMMC) proudly announces the expansion of its Heart Center of Niagara by welcoming four new cardiology providers from Great Lakes Cardiovascular, a division of General Physician, PC. The expansion demonstrates...
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Celebrates Continued Success of Guardian Angels Project for Improving Health and Independence for the Seriously Mentally Ill
Niagara Falls, NY — Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (NFMMC) is proud to announce the remarkable achievements of its Guardian Angels Project, a grant-funded initiative dedicated to supporting individuals navigating the challenges of serious mental illness. The...
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Welcomes Dr. Erik Freeland to Orthopaedic Team
Niagara Falls, NY — Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (NFMMC) is delighted to announce the addition of Dr. Erik Freeland, DO, to its esteemed orthopaedic team. Dr. Freeland, a member of the UB Orthopedic group, is renowned for his expertise in treating foot and...
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Introduces Specialized Podiatry Clinics Led by Dr. Michael Merletti
Niagara Falls, NY — Beginning October 2nd, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (NFMMC) will introduce expanded in-office podiatry clinics, facilitated by Dr. Michael Merletti, DPM. The clinics will be conducted every other Monday from noon to 4 p.m. within the...
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Provides Critical Care and Compassion to Homeless Asylum-Seeking Family
Niagara Falls, NY — In the early hours of September 9th, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (NFMMC) extended a lifeline to a pregnant Nigerian refugee mother, 40 weeks along, and her distressed family after being denied entry into Canada, demonstrating...
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Welcomes Dr. Clayton L. Del Prince to Orthopaedics Team
Niagara Falls, NY — Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (NFMMC) is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Clayton L. Del Prince, MD, to its distinguished orthopedics team. Specializing in Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Dr. Del Prince’s exceptional skills,...
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