ECMC Foundation Announces Nursing Professional Development Fund Recipients
$56,000 in Scholarships Awarded to aspiring ECMCC staff to establish or further careers in nursing
BUFFALO, NEW YORK – The Erie County Medical Center Corporation (ECMCC) and ECMC Foundation today awarded $56,000 in scholarships for the ECMC Foundation Nursing Professional Development Fund for ECMCC staff to establish or further careers in nursing.
The scholarship funds provide financial support for ECMCC employees who met specific guidelines to establish or further their careers in nursing. The one-time grants of $1,000 per person were awarded to 56 qualifying ECMCC employees who are pursuing their Registered Nursing (RN) degree or Registered Nurses who are pursuing their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.
Jonathan A. Dandes, Chair, ECMC Foundation said, “ECMC Foundation is proud to provide this key support to our dedicated employees who wish to further their career in nursing. Having met the criteria of this program, we know that these worthy individuals will continue to make great contributions to the healthcare needs of our patients and strengthen the overall functions of ECMC.”
Thomas J. Quatroche Jr., PhD, President & CEO, ECMC Corp. said, “ECMC’s frontline staff truly care about the work they do for our patients, caring for them no matter the circumstance, and this program will further assist these dedicated caregivers to reach their dreams and goals to care for others. We thank the Foundation for developing this program and we are proud we can play a part in helping our ECMC family members achieve their career ambitions.”
Karen Ziemianski, MS, RN, Sr. Vice President of Nursing, ECMC said, “Professional development and expanding academic opportunities are important to the nurses who make ECMC a leader in healthcare service delivery in Western New York. Thanks to this creative program from the ECMC Foundation, our excellent nurses have yet another avenue to pursue the important levels of education that will support their strong desire to provide the very best care for the patients they serve.”
ABOUT THE ECMC FOUNDATION: From lifesaving surgery for trauma patients to the extra support that makes a difficult time easier for visiting families, ECMC offers true care at every level. ECMC Foundation, a not-for-profit corporation, enhances what ECMC offers to our patients and community, secures the resources that make all the difference, and takes on initiatives to financially support the lifesaving work of ECMC. As our community hospital, ECMC serves a range of patients and families across Western New York. Through generous community support and building connections throughout our region, the Foundation strives to make more possible for our patients, their families, and our community.
ABOUT ERIE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER (ECMC) CORPORATION: The ECMC Corporation was established as a New York State Public Benefit Corporation and since 2004 has included an advanced academic medical center with 583 inpatient beds, on- and off-campus health centers, more than 30 outpatient specialty care services and Terrace View, a 390-bed long-term care facility. ECMC is Western New York’s only Level 1 Adult Trauma Center, as well as a regional center for burn care, behavioral health services, transplantation, medical oncology and head & neck cancer care, rehabilitation and a major teaching facility for the University at Buffalo. Most ECMC physicians, dentists and pharmacists are dedicated faculty members of the university and/or members of a private practice plan. More Western New York residents are choosing ECMC for exceptional patient care and patient experiences – the difference between healthcare and true care™.