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The President’s Bulletin is a bi-weekly publication created to keep students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors, friends, and others informed about the latest news at Downstate Health Sciences University. We hope you enjoy reading the articles and find them informative and useful. If you would like to submit a story idea or letter to the editor, please email us at president@dhsiu.edu.

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UHD’s Safety & Prevention Drive: WE ACT Initiative Elevates Patient Care

by Office of the President - April 16 , 2024

Safety and prevention are integral to SUNY Downstate and are embraced by all levels of leadership and staff, including attending physicians, residents, nurses, and support personnel. Since the inception of the WE ACT initiative in 2022, UHD has bolstered...

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In Focus

In Focus: Real Estate Operations Takes Center Stage at Downstate

by Office of the President - April 16 , 2024

The recent opening of the new Downstate Health Family Medicine clinic at 253 Empire Boulevard underscores the pivotal contributions of the Real Estate Operations (REO) department at SUNY Downstate.

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Honoring a Legacy: Dr. Uché Blackstock’s Provocative Examination of Racism in Medicine

by Office of the President - April 16 , 2024

Last fall, we proudly announced W. Marcus Lambert, Ph.D., Associate Vice President for Research Strategy and Operations Maximizing Investigators' Research Award (MIRA) R35 $1.72M grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

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Downstate Students Shine Among SUNY’s Brightest Stars

by Office of the President - April 16 , 2024

The Sixth Annual Interprofessional Case Study event, organized by Downstate's School of Health Professions (SOHP) in collaboration with the College of Nursing and the School of Public Health, took place on March 21. Engaging over 160 students in-person...

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Janille Williams

DrPH Students Successfully Defend Their Dissertations

by Office of the President - April 16 , 2024

The defense of doctoral dissertations in public health marks the culmination of years of rigorous research, scholarly inquiry, and dedication to advancing the field’s knowledge base. These scholars presented their findings addressing some of society’s...

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School of Public Health Students

School of Public Health Students Attend 10th Annual New York City Epidemiology Forum

by Office of the President - April 16 , 2024

The Downstate School of Public Health made a significant impact at the annual New York City Epidemiology Forum, held at NYU Langone Health and co-hosted by NYU Grossman School of Medicine and NYU School of Global Public Health.

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Tags: Awards, Epidemiology & Biostatistics

Yield Giving

Arthur Arthur Ashe Institute of Urban Health Receives $2M Grant

by Office of the President - April 16 , 2024

As Earth Day approaches, I want to share an update on the positive impact SUNY Downstate is making to the improvement of our environment and the lessening of our carbon footprint. One initiative that deserves recognition is our Hydration Station...

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Shout Outs

Shout Outs

by Office of the President - April 16 , 2024

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In Case You Missed it

In Case You Missed It

by Office of the President - April 16 , 2024

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Riley Message

A Message from President Riley

by Office of the President - April 2 , 2024

As April begins, we are presented with meaningful chances to examine our connection with the planet, our well-being, and the crucial role of occupational therapy in our lives. As Earth Day, World Health Day, and Occupational Therapy Month converge...

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Downstate Health

Family Medicine Clinic Opens in New Location under “Downstate Health” Brand

by Office of the President - April 2 , 2024

After nearly three decades, SUNY Downstate has moved its Lefferts Clinic into a new facility located at 253 Empire Boulevard. Now known as the Family Medicine Clinic (FMC), under the Downstate Health sub-brand, the new location boasts 7,700 square...

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Tags: Family Medicine

Marcus Lambert, Ph.D.

Dr. Lambert Spearheads Study on Mentorship Networks for Underrepresented Researchers

by Office of the President - April 2 , 2024

Last fall, we proudly announced W. Marcus Lambert, Ph.D., Associate Vice President for Research Strategy and Operations Maximizing Investigators' Research Award (MIRA) R35 $1.72M grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

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Tags: health disparities