ROCHESTER, N.Y. - Rochester Regional Health is proud to announce Michael Rulffes, MBA, President and Chief Operating Officer of Newark-Wayne Community Hospital (NWCH) and Clifton Springs Hospital and Clinic (CSHC) has been named to the Becker's Hospital Review Community Hospital CEOs to Know list in recognition of his leadership at Newark-Wayne Community Hospital.
The national recognition highlights leaders who are strengthening access to care, expanding services, and reinforcing the vital role community hospitals play in delivering high-quality, cost-effective care close to home.
As President and COO of NWCH, Michael Rulffes oversees strategy, operations, and workforce culture while advancing Rochester Regional Health's mission to provide coordinated, accessible care across the region.
“Community hospitals are essential to the health of our region, and Mike’s leadership reflects the very best of what that role demands,” said Richard “Chip” Davis, PhD, EdM, CEO of Rochester Regional Health. “He is driving innovation around access to care, strengthening partnerships, and ensuring RRH continues to serve as a trusted community anchor.”
Under Rulffes' leadership, Newark-Wayne Community Hospital has maintained key clinical distinctions, including designation as a Primary Stroke Center and Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders (NICHE) Exemplar status. The hospital has also earned the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines® Gold Plus recognition for stroke care with a special Rural Stroke Gold honor. His commitment to workforce engagement, operational excellence, and innovation continues to strengthen access to high-quality care for patients throughout the Finger Lakes region.
"Community hospitals have a unique opportunity to build lasting relationships with the people they serve, and that's something we're proud of at Rochester Regional Health," saidRulffes. "I'm honored to be recognized alongside community hospital leaders across the country, but this recognition truly belongs to our entire team. Their compassion and dedication are what make those relationships possible and ensure our patients receive the highest standard of care close to home every day."
The recognition reflects the dedication of the physicians, nurses, advanced practice providers, and support staff whose compassion and expertise make exceptional community-based care possible every day. Rochester Regional Health remains committed to investing in its community hospitals, expanding access to high-quality services, and meeting the evolving health care needs of the communities it serves.
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About Rochester Regional Health
Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and urgent care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. Rochester Regional Health is the Rochester region's second-largest employer.
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