107-year-old Schoellkopf resident welcomes great-great-granddaughter born in the same building she calls home
Thinking about where to complete your Family Medicine residency? Join the Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Family Medicine Residency Program for a Virtual Open House and discover what makes our program unique. Meet Program Director Dr. Jeffrey Burnett, Associate Program Director Dr. Kaung M. Ko, Program Coordinator Megan Wentland, and our current resident physicians. Learn about our unopposed Family Medicine Residency Program, where you'll gain broad clinical experience, meaningful autonomy, one-on-one faculty mentorship, and hands-on training that prepares you for every stage of your career. This is a great opportunity to explore our curriculum, hear about resident life, ask questions about the application process, and see why so many physicians choose to train at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. We look forward to meeting the next generation of family physicians! Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/.../reg.../_5alcew_RR6zqWNnonWRFw...
Niagara Falls, NY - Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (NFMMC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Katie Morse as Vice President of Marketing and Communications. Morse will lead the medical center's marketing, communications, media relations, and community engagement efforts, supporting Memorial's mission to provide exceptional care to the communities it serves. Morse is an Emmy Award-winning communications professional with nearly 20 years of experience in strategic communications, public relations, brand development, and media relations. She has built a career crafting clear, compelling stories in fast-moving, high-pressure environments, earning the confidence of audiences and communities across Western New York. Prior to joining Memorial, Morse served as a morning news anchor and reporter at WKBW-TV in Buffalo, where she covered major stories impacting Western New York, and became a trusted source of information during breaking news and community events. Her experience spans strategic communications, crisis communications, digital engagement, and public affairs, with a strong track record of building relationships across the region. In addition to her broadcast career, Morse has demonstrated leadership throughout the Western New York communications community. She most recently served as Board Chair and President of the Buffalo Broadcasters Association, helping guide the organization's strategic direction and industry initiatives. "Katie is an outstanding addition to our leadership team," said Joe Ruffolo, President and CEO of Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. "Her experience as a strategic communicator, combined with her deep understanding of Western New York and her passion for community engagement, will help us continue to strengthen Memorial's connection with the patients and families we serve. We are excited to welcome her to the organization." "It is an honor to join Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center," said Morse. "Memorial has a long-standing commitment to serving this community, and I look forward to helping tell the stories of the people, programs, and caregivers who make that mission possible while strengthening our connections throughout Western New York." Morse earned a Master of Business Administration from Canisius University and a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast News from Kent State University. She is a three-time New York State Emmy Award recipient and received a New York State Excellence in Broadcasting Award for WKBW's morning show, Good Morning Buffalo.
Niagara Falls, NY — Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has appointed Dan Flint as its new Vice President and Chief Information Officer, effective July 20. Flint joins Memorial with more than a decade of leadership experience in healthcare IT, cybersecurity, and enterprise operations, most recently serving as CIO/CISO at Wyoming County Community Health System. Flint is known for building high‑performance technology teams, modernizing infrastructure, and strengthening cybersecurity governance. In his previous role, he built and operationalized the organization’s first enterprise cybersecurity program, implementing governance committees, security policies, a centralized risk register, and workforce training that reached 92 percent completion. He also led recurring cyber and HIPAA risk assessments that reduced high‑risk findings by 80 percent year over year. His work in system modernization included consolidating multiple ambulatory EHR platforms into a unified system, leading cloud migration of key services to Azure to improve uptime to 99 percent, and renegotiating legacy vendor contracts that produced significant annual savings. President and CEO Joseph A. Ruffolo said Flint’s arrival marks an important step in Memorial’s long‑term digital strategy. “Dan brings a proven record of strengthening security, improving system performance, and aligning technology with organizational growth. His leadership will help advance Memorial’s commitment to safe, reliable, and innovative care.” Flint holds both a BS and AS in Network Communication Management from DeVry University and has been recognized multiple times on the Dean’s List. He is also active in community service, including volunteer work with local fire departments and international conservation programs.
