New York Construction Report staff writer
The New York State Department of Health has granted approval for several construction projects, officially launching Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center’s (NFMMC) $53 million Construction and Renovation Program on its Tenth Street campus.
Construction on the approved projects will begin immediately, with the remaining projects rolling out throughout 2026. NFMMC plans to provide updates to the community as work progresses.
The first phase, totaling $6.5 million, will start immediately and includes new services located in the main hospital building:
- New Wound Center/Hyperbaric Center in partnership with Restorix (First Floor)
- New Vascular Center and Vascular Lab in partnership with University at Buffalo Vascular Surgeons (First Floor)
- New Surgical Office Suites and Exam/Minor Procedure Rooms (Fifth Floor)
- New Private Medical Office Suites for Dr. Fast, pacemaker specialist, and Dr. Jain, Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology specialist (Fifth Floor)
The overall $53 million program also encompasses additional projects planned for 2026 and 2027:
- Construction of a 430-car attached parking garage
- A new 12-bed ICU step-down unit
- Renovation of the Medical/Surgical floor
- Renovation of the Women’s Pavilion
- Installation of a new telemetry system for all inpatient beds and the Emergency Department
- A new emergency generator system
- Upgrades to equipment, furnishings, and plant improvements
NFMMC is the only full-service health system in Niagara County, providing 24/7 general, vascular, and orthopedic surgery, labor and delivery services including emergent C-sections, and medical oncology in partnership with Roswell Park. The hospital also offers 24/7 cardiac catheterization services in partnership with Kaleida Health and Catholic Health, and operates the county’s only inpatient adult behavioral health program.
“This ambitious program reflects NFMMC’s vision for the future of healthcare in Niagara and our dedication to providing state-of-the-art facilities for patients, families, and staff,” said Joseph A. Ruffolo, President and CEO.
