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Dr. Kappus Named Chief of Bariatrics at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has named Mojdeh S. Kappus, M.D. as chief of its Department of Bariatrics. The appointment was announced by Vice President & Chief Medical Officer Vijay Bojedla, M.D. Dr. Kappus, a Newfane native, is a graduate of Harvard...
Memorial Medical Center Revises Patient Visitation
Memorial Medical Center updated patient visitation- effective 3/9/2022 Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center today has revised its visitation policy. The updated policy will be reviewed regularly and will remain in effect until further notice. Visitation Procedure...
NFMMC Health Home joins BestSelf
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Health Home will now serve as a care management agency under the BestSelf Health Home and Health Homes of Upstate New York (HHUNY). Much like Memorial’s Health Home, BestSelf offers a wide range of programs and services to...
Memorial’s Chief of Infectious Disease Joins Board
Rajinder P.S. Bajwa, M.D., F.I.D.S.A., chief of Infectious Disease division at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, has been elected to the Medical Center’s Board of Directors. A graduate of Government Medical College, Patiala, India, Dr. Bajwa completed a residency...
Memorial Medical Center appoints Coscia to Finance Committee
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has appointed Gary J. Coscia to serve on the Medical Center’s finance committee. A native of Niagara Falls, Coscia attended Bishop Duffy high school and graduated from SUNY Oswego with a degree in finance. Gary began...
Niagara’s Cardiac Cath Lab Listed In US News Report
Niagara’s cardiac cath lab listed in US News report The cardiac catheterization laboratory at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center was listed in the U.S. News & World Report 2022 “Best Hospitals” edition for its participation in good standing in the American...
Niagara Cup raises over $51k for Behavioral Health
Niagara Cup Classic co-chairs, from left, David DeMizio, of CopierFax, and Dr. Michael Cardamone, of Cardamone Chiropractic present a check for $51,777 to Jean Monnen, Director Inpatient Behavioral Health, Dr. Kalaiselvi Rajendran, psychiatrist, Alexandra Clarke, lead...
COVID Vaccine Clinics at NFMMC
COVID Vaccine Clinics for Staff and Community Members WHEN: Thursdays TIME: 9 am - 11 am WHERE: NFMMC Main Campus 621 10th St, Niagara Falls, NY 14301 Rooms: AUD, A, B, C, Multiple vaccine options are available Appointments 716-278-4030 Clinical Questions?...
Niagara University To Offer NFMMC Discounted Tuition Rate
Niagara University is now offering a graduate program tuition discount to Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center employees and their immediate family members (spouse/partner and dependents) for enrollment in graduate-level coursework or programs. Niagara University’s...
Memorial Names Genova Director of Social Work
Jenna Genova has been named Director of Social Work at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, effective August 30th. A practicing social worker for over 5 years, Genova is a graduate of Niagara University and University at Buffalo, where she earned a bachelors in...
Dr. Muscarella joins Niagara Falls Memorial Surgical Team
Dr. Muscarella joins Niagara Falls Memorial surgical team Peter Muscarella II, M.D., has joined the surgical team at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center where he will practice Gastrointestinal and General Surgery. Dr. Muscarella graduated from the University of...
WNY COVID Working Group
Many of us felt mentally unprepared for the challenges caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. There is no right or wrong way to experience these intense stresses. Some common responses include:• Grief• Survivor’s Guilt: “Why am I ok and my family member is not?”• Fear•...
Schoellkopf Updates Visitation
Date: 07/19/2021 Schoellkopf Health Center has updated their visitation Fact Sheet for Visitation Monday - Friday visitation is open 9 am - 4 pm Thursdays: visitation is open 9 am - 4 pm, visits from 4-7 must be scheduled Weekends: visitation is open from 11 am - 3:30...
NFMMC Cuts Ribbon On New 3D Mammography Machine
Pictured from left: Peter Sanders, Director of Diagnostic Imaging; Dr. Mark Perry, Chief of Diagnostic Imaging; Joseph Ruffolo, President & CEO of Memorial; and Dr. Safa Lohrasbi Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center held a ribbon cutting Thursday to celebrate the...
Niagara Falls Memorial Expands Patient Visitation
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center today announced it is expanding patient visitation in its medical and behavioral health units. The new visitation policy comes with provisions to enhance safety for patients and staff. Visitors will now be allowed entrance into...
Mobile clinic to provide essential services to underserved
The medical mainstay of downtown Niagara Falls will soon be offering essential healthcare services at neighborhoods across the city thanks to an innovative program being funded through a city grant. The state Department of Health last week granted regulatory...
NFMMC playing important role in mass vaccination effort
A local healthcare provider that has led the way in vaccinating area residents against COVID-19 is stepping up its game, assisting a state-run effort that will soon be delivering up to 10,000 doses of vaccine a week. Aiding the state’s operation of the mass...
Seneca Nation Councilor elected to board
Tina Abrams, a longtime member of the Seneca Nation Tribal Council, has been elected to a three-year term on the Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Board of Directors. Abrams was first elected to the Council in 2001 and has served as co-chair since 2012. As a member of...
Schoellkopf Begins In Person Visitation
It's been a year in the making but Ken Kenney was finally reunited with his wife Nancy on Thursday when Schoellkopf Health Center resumed in-person visitation at the facility. Nancy Kenney, left, visits with her husband Ken Kenney While the happy couple of 35...
HealthClix Puts Niagara Falls Memorial At Your Fingertips
Connecting with Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center is now easier than ever. Memorial is offering a new way to stay in touch with the introduction of HealthClix, a user-friendly cell phone app. HealthClix allows users to pay their bills, schedule appointments,...
The Wound Center of Niagara: At the Heart of Wound Care
Center recognizes American Heart Month by teaching the community about cardiovascular care and wound healingNiagara Falls, NY – The staff at The Wound Center of Niagara are celebrating American Heart Month by educating their community about good cardiovascular care...
NFMMC To Resume Patient Visitation
Niagara Falls Memorial to resume patient visitation Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center today announced it is allowing limited patient visitation in its acute care areas for first time since early December. The new visitation policy comes with a number of...
Michael Gawel Released After 68 Day Stay
Niagara Falls Memorial Center on Tuesday celebrated its second discharge of a long-term COVID-19 patient in four days.
COVID Patient and Bills Fan Gets Released Before Playoffs
Question: What’s the best medicine for an avid Buffalo Bills fan who has been in the hospital for months? Answer: Getting discharged in time to root for his favorite team at home. A Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center patient achieved that goal today as nurses...
Community COVID-19 Testing
Niagara Falls Memorial Center will conduct free community testing for COVID-19 on Thursday, Jan. 28 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Niagara Falls Public Library’s Earl W. Brydges Building, 1425 Main Street, Niagara Falls. The testing will be funded by the CARES Act grant...
Schoellkopf Health Center To Get Facelift
The Schoellkopf Health Center is about to get a $300,000 facelift. Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center today announced that all three units at Schoellkopf, including the David’s Path Hospice Unit, will be included in work scheduled to begin Feb. 1. Schoellkopf’s...
Vaccine Update Expanded Eligibility
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center will dispense the COVID-19 vaccine to those who qualify at the Niagara Falls City School District Field House on the Niagara Falls High School campus.
Vaccine FAQ
Michelle Lewis, Director of Pharmacy at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center answers some of the frequently asked questions about the vaccine.
Memorial Administers First Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center on Friday began administering COVID-19 vaccine to front-line hospital caregivers and residents and staff members at its nursing home, the Schoellkopf Health Center.
Monoclonal Covid-19 Antibody Therapy
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center today announced it is performing Covid-19 antibody therapy on an outpatient basis to those who qualify. The therapy, known as monoclonal antibody infusion therapy, is authorized for the treatment of mild to moderate Covid-19...
Memorial Medical Center Suspends Patient Visitation
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center today suspended patient visitation in order to better protect and maintain the health and safety of hospital patients and staff. Very limited exceptions may be made if the visit is medically necessary (e.g. the visitor is...
COVID Testing at John Duke Center
Niagara Falls Memorial to hold a COVID-19 testing event at the John Duke Center Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center will hold a COVID-19 testing event Monday (Dec. 7) from 1 to 4 p.m. at the John Duke Senior Center, 1201 Hyde Park Blvd., Niagara Falls. Persons...
Hammonds Named Senior Vice President at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has named Alfred “Al” Hammonds, CSSBB, to the post of Senior Vice President of Clinical Service Operations and Business Development. Hammonds’ appointment was announced by President & CEO Joseph A. Ruffolo. A graduate of...
Updated Visitor Policy November 2020
Niagara Falls Memorial updates visitor policy Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center today reinstated a visitation policy aimed at better protecting its patients, staff and community members in response to the increasing number of new COVID-19 cases being confirmed in...
Memorial to Conduct COVID-19 Testing Monday at Wrobel Towers
Memorial Medical Center will conduct community testing for COVID-19 from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday (Nov. 9) at Wrobel Towers, 800 Niagara Ave., Niagara Falls. The testing will be supported by CDBG funds allocated by the City of Niagara Falls. There will be no charge for city...
Industrial Services of NY Inc. Donates $2,000 to Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center
Owner John DePasquale of Industrial Services of NY Inc. presents a check for $2,000 to Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center President & CEO Joseph A. Ruffolo and Lynn Wolfgang Catalano, executive director of the Memorial Medical Center Foundation. The funds were...
West Herr Auto Group Donates Patient Transport Van to Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center
Scott Bieler, President & CEO of West Herr Auto Group, presents Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center with a brand new van configured for patient transportation to make services at Memorial more accessible. The gift marks West Herr’s second donation of a patient...
What is Gastric Bypass Surgery?
Gastric Bypass Surgery is a procedure to control weight and treat obesity. The procedure alters the way your small intestine handles the food you consume in two parts: The surgeon will divide your stomach into two sections; a smaller one and a larger one. Then a...
Starpoint Middle School Raises $4,100 for Golisano Medical Oncology Center
From left, Starpoint Middle School student Connor Church, Principal Dr. Corey Gray, student Sienna Budz, school counselor Kelly Preisch and counselor Andrea Bove present a check for $4,100 on behalf of...
NFMMC Announces More COVID-19 Community Testing
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center will conduct community testing for COVID-19 at four additional sites beginning this week. The testing is supported by CDBG funds allocated for by the City of Niagara Falls. There will be no charge for city residents. Testing...
What is a Cardiac Catheterization Lab?
A cardiac catheterization lab, also known as a “cardiac cath lab,” is a special hospital room where doctors perform minimally invasive tests and procedures to diagnose and treat cardiovascular disease.
Revolutionary New Pillow Technology Blocks Viruses
NFMMC patients, Schoellkopf Health Center residents to receive enhanced infection protection and comfort Revolutionary new pillow technology blocks viruses and other harmful pathogens Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center patients and the residents of the Schoellkopf...
Niagara Cup Golf Tournament Raises More Than $34K for the Golisano Medical Oncology Center
Niagara Cup Classic co-chairs David DeMizio of ComDoc and Dr. Michael Cardamone of Cardamone Chiropractic present a check for $34,455 to, from left, practice manager Denise Hickey; Rachel Utzig, NP; Samantha Morreale, NP; Dr. Bhuvana Ramkumar, medical director; and...
Bennett to Head Inpatient Behavioral Health at NFMMC
Robert C. Bennett, PhD, LMHC, CASAC has been named director of inpatient behavioral health services at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. His appointment was announced by Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer JoAnn Pellegrino. Bennett is a graduate of...
Memorial Names Dr. Wind Head of Sports Medicine Services
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has named William M. Wind Jr., M.D., F.A.O.O.S. to the post of Medical Director of Sports Medicine Services. The appointment, which was announced by President & CEO Joseph A. Ruffolo, was effective Sept. 1. Dr. Wind...
Memorial Medical Center to Commemorate 9/11 with Day of Service and Remembrance Activities
Niagara Falls Memorial will coordinate several events Friday in conjunction with a countywide effort to observe the nation’s September 11 Day of Service and Remembrance. The local observance is supported by a grant from the federal Corporation for National...
Memorial Names Anne Passalugo Vice President of Quality and Corporate Compliance
Anne E. Passalugo has been named Vice President of Quality and Corporate Compliance at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center effective Sept. 28. The newly created position is part of a restructuring being undertaken to more effectively meet the medical center’s...
UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, Niagara Falls Memorial Team Up to Support Niagara University Athletics
NU athletes to benefit from UBMDOSM’s comprehensive sports medicine expertise LEWISTON, NY – UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine and Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (NFMMC) have signed agreements with Niagara University to provide sports medicine services to...
NU School of Nursing Celebrates First Graduating Class from Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center
Niagara University and Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center recently celebrated the graduation of the first cohort of registered nurses to earn Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees through an innovative joint program that saw classes taught on the medical...
Niagara Falls Memorial to Offer Telehealth Services for Physical, Occupational, and Nutrition Therapy
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center today announced the introduction of telehealth services for patients undergoing physical therapy, occupational therapy, and nutrition counseling. The services are designed to supplement in-person services Memorial offers at its...
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