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 Distinguished Center of Excellence, which is given to a center that achieves the Center of Excellence distinction in two consecutive award periods within a single calendar year. The center’s outstanding patient satisfaction rate of over 96% was one of the key factors contributing to this recognition.
“These awards are a testament to our center’s expertise in both wound care and patient satisfaction,” said Joseph Ruffolo, President and CEO at NFMMC. “It also shines a light on the teamwork of our staff and the hospital’s support, which are both crucial in achieving superior patient outcomes.”
The Wound Center of Excellence Award recognizes centers that meet and exceed clinical, operational, and patient satisfaction standards. Memorial has been the recipient with this award for the third time in four terms, highlighting its unwavering dedication to excellence and its position as a leader in innovating wound care management.
“Our team’s dedication to delivering unparalleled wound care sets our center apart,” said Nicole Thomson, Program Director of the Wound Center of Niagara. “These accolades reinforce our mission to improve patient well-being and uphold a standard of excellence in our practice.”
Specializing in the management of chronic, non-healing wounds caused by a variety of conditions such as diabetes, poor circulation, or radiation therapy effects, the Wound Center of Niagara employs a comprehensive approach to care. By integrating personalized treatment plans with innovative therapies like hyperbaric oxygen therapy, the center demonstrates its dedication to utilizing the latest advancements in medical technology to foster patient healing and well-being.
ABOUT NIAGARA FALLS MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER
Founded in 1895, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (NFMMC) has a long tradition of serving the Niagara community. NFMMC’s hospital and primary stroke program are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care, and its primary care network is accredited by the National Committee for Quality Assurance. Memorial’s inpatient services include a cardiac/stroke unit, a medical–surgical unit, an ICU, a Labor and Delivery unit, and an Adult Inpatient Psychiatry unit, the only one of its kind in Niagara County. Memorial serves as a Center for Community Health by operating five primary care centers, a large outpatient adult mental health clinic, a Health Home, and several innovative community-based services. Thanks to a partnership with Catholic Health, Kaleida Health, and Erie County Medical Center, NFMMC operates the only cardiac catheterization laboratory in Niagara County. Memorial is also home to the Golisano Medical Oncology Center, which operates in collaboration with Roswell Park Comprehensive Care Center.
