Niagara Falls, NY — Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (NFMMC) has launched Pulsara , a real‑time emergency communication platform that streamlines how critical information is shared during time‑sensitive medical events such as strokes, heart attacks, trauma, and behavioral health emergencies. Pulsara allows first responders and hospital teams to exchange secure messages, ECGs, photos, and vital signs before the patient arrives , giving clinicians a head start on preparing the appropriate care pathway. “This technology enhances our ability to respond quickly and effectively during the most critical moments,” said Joseph A. Ruffolo, President & CEO . “It represents another important step in our commitment to delivering faster, safer, and more coordinated care to the Niagara community.” NFMMC physicians and emergency staff is fully integrated into emergency workflows. Since implementing Pulsara NFMMC has seen significant reductions in treatment times.  June 02, 2026

Niagara Falls, NY — Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (NFMMC) has invested $2.23 million in next‑generation cardiac and patient monitoring technology from Spacelabs Healthcare, making NFMMC the only hospital in the region with this level of enterprise‑wide monitoring capability. The project includes 112 new bedside and telemetry monitors that will enhance patient care across all medical–surgical beds, the Emergency Department, ICU, PACU, and GI. For the first time, every med/surg bed will be fully telemetry‑enabled. A major component of the upgrade is the Rothman Index, a predictive analytics tool that synthesizes vital signs, nursing assessments, and lab results to provide an early warning score for patient deterioration. “This technology elevates our clinical responsiveness and supports safer, more proactive care,” said Susan Brooks, Chief Nursing Officer. The investment is being completed in two stages — an initial phase of equipment installation followed by a second phase focused on expanding monitoring coverage and replacing older devices — for a combined total of $2.23 million. “This is a major step forward for the patients and families we serve,” said Joseph A. Ruffolo, President & CEO. “Our partnership with Spacelabs ensures that Niagara County has access to the most advanced monitoring tools available.” Mr. Ruffolo also noted that heart disease is overwhelmingly the number one cause of death in Niagara County, placing the county in the bottom tier (58th out of 62) New York counties for overall health outcomes. “This investment will facilitate our efforts to provide early detection and treatment of heart disease,” stated Mr. Ruffolo. “We’re proud to support NFMMC as they expand their monitoring capabilities across the entire hospital,” said Wilson Constantine, President of Spacelabs Healthcare. The project positions NFMMC at the forefront of patient monitoring innovation in Western New York.

Niagara Falls, N.Y. — Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center is pleased to announce that Aaron B. Hoffman, MD, FACS, a highly accomplished general and minimally invasive surgeon, has joined its surgical services team. Dr. Hoffman brings more than 20 years of clinical, academic, and leadership experience, expanding access to advanced surgical care for patients throughout Niagara County. A Buffalo native, Dr. Hoffman earned his medical degree from the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo, where he also completed his general surgery residency and served as Chief Resident. He later completed an accredited fellowship in minimally invasive surgery at North Shore–Long Island Jewish Hospital. Dr. Hoffman has held major leadership roles in academic medicine, including Division Chief of General Surgery, Program Director of a Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellowship, and Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery at the University at Buffalo. His clinical expertise includes foregut surgery, abdominal wall reconstruction, hernia repair, and advanced laparoscopic and robotic procedures. He has also led original research focused on understanding barriers to healthcare delivery among underserved and minority communities and hopes to improve access to surgical services in Niagara County. “We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Hoffman to Niagara Falls Memorial,” said Joseph A. Ruffolo, President & CEO. “His depth of experience, his commitment to surgical excellence, and his passion for patient-centered care make him an outstanding addition to our medical staff.”