Community Memorial is pleased to announce the addition of Family Nurse Practitioner Michele Brennan-Vuocolo to meet the increasing demand for primary care services.  The organization remains committed to enhancing access to healthcare for the community.

Michele Brennan-Vuocolo, DNP, FNP-BC, a seasoned healthcare professional with a remarkable 35-year career in licensed professional nursing in New York State, is set to extend her commitment to patient care at Community Memorial’s Family Health Center in Morrisville.  As a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) with a wealth of experience across various healthcare settings, Michelle is well-positioned to offer comprehensive primary care to patients of all ages.

Brennan-Vuocolo’s journey in nursing includes 11 years of dedicated service as a staff RN, charge nurse, and preceptor in diverse units, including med-surgical, intensive care, PACU, and emergency care within hospitals in the Central New York region.  Her extensive clinical background laid the foundation for her subsequent career as a Family Nurse Practitioner.  Brennan-Vuocolo received her Master’s degree in Family Health and Family Nurse Practitioner in 1995.  She received her Doctorate of Nursing Practice in 2020, both degrees from Binghamton University.

Since the onset of her career, Brennan-Vuocolo has been a beacon of healthcare excellence, providing primary care services in private practice, as a hospitalist, and within nationally prestigious healthcare systems such as Mayo Health System and Dartmouth-Hitchcock.  Her specialization in adult/geriatric internal medicine, particularly in cardiology and internal medicine, has earned her recognition and respect in the medical community.  Her practice has spanned various geographic locations, including Rome and Utica, NY, as well as Florida, Massachusetts, Minnesota, and New Hampshire.  These diverse experiences have honed her ability to thrive in both autonomous and collaborative healthcare environments.

In addition to her clinical roles, Michele has made significant contributions as a Nurse Educator in service organizations and academic institutions.  Her multifaceted role includes providing interdisciplinary staff development, implementing professional practice models, and serving as faculty in license-qualifying nursing education programs.  Michele’s commitment to education is further evident in her role as a preceptor/mentor to BSN and graduate nursing students, family nurse practitioner certificate students, and novice nursing faculty.

Michele Brennan-Vuocolo is affiliated with esteemed professional organizations, including the Nurse Practitioner Association, American Nurse Practitioner Association, and Sigma Theta Tau, reflecting her commitment to the highest standards of nursing practice.

With her extensive background and commitment to patient care, Michele Brennan-Vuocolo, DNP, FNP-BC, is poised to make a positive impact on the health and well-being of the Morrisville community.  Patients can expect compassionate, evidence-based care from a healthcare provider with a proven track record of excellence.

“Primary care is essential for our rural area, and Community Memorial recognizes this,” said Dr. Michael Walsh, Chief Medical Officer of Community Memorial.  “Welcoming Michele is a testament to our unwavering dedication to fulfilling the needs of our patients and the community we serve.”

For further information or to schedule an appointment with either Michele Brennan-Vuocolo in our Morrisville Family Health Center, please contact the office at 315-684-3117 or visit us at www.communitymemorial.org/family-health-centers/.