Shout-Outs
By Office of the President | Nov 13, 2023
2023 Downstate Blood Drive
The Blood Drive is organized by Adam Burgman, Student Center Director, Jacqueline Callender, Assistant Desk Supervisor, Office of Student Life, and Sherice Fields, Interim Director, Office of Residential Life Services.
Special thanks to COM students Shivasuryan Vummidibig, Kelsha Sanchez, and Jeffrey Putnam, Ed.D., Vice President for Academic & Student Affairs for their donation.
Thank you to everyone that donated, staff, faculty and students! We couldn’t do this without you! We couldn’t do this without you!
Downstate’s Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Program Receives Top 10 Recognition
Nurse.org has recently honored the Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner program at the
College of Nursing with a prestigious ranking, placing it among the top 10 programs
in the nation. This significant achievement reflects the program’s excellence in several
key areas, including its graduation rate, student-faculty ratio, and focused curriculum.
The recognition places the College of Nursing in excellent company, including the
Universities of Pennsylvania, Duke, Vanderbilt, and Emory.
This accolade is a testament to the dedication and hard work of the College of Nursing Dean, Lori Escallier, Ph.D., RN, CPNP-PC, FAAN, and her exceptional team. Their commitment to providing high-quality education and fostering an environment of excellence has been pivotal in achieving this outstanding recognition.
The College of Nursing community and all of Downstate are thrilled with this acknowledgment and extend congratulations to Dean Escallier and her team for this great accomplishment.
In Honor of SUNY Downstate Veterans
Last week, we took a few moments to honor the brave veterans of SUNY Downstate, expressing our deepest gratitude and respect for their unwavering courage and service. Their dedication to our nation and the values we hold dear is an inspiration. Thank you, Downstate veterans, for your selfless sacrifice and commitment and your invaluable contributions both in uniform and within the SUNY Downstate community.
Halloween Trick or Treaters
The second annual SOHP-Tacular event, held on October 31, was a Halloween fun day like no other. Our young pediatric ward patients took over the 7th floor of the School of Health Professions and paraded in their costumes, bringing smiles and laughter. Faculty, staff, and students joined in with their own fun and unique costumes to create an unforgettable day full of fun, heartwarming moments, and joyous celebrations, making a magical impact on our young community members and the Downstate community!
Radiologic Technology Week Honors Technologists’ Commitment to Patient Care and Safety
Kudos to the Downstate Radiology Team for their ongoing work and dedication to delivering the highest standard of imaging care with a strong focus on patient safety. During Radiology Technology Week, we have an opportunity to recognize the skilled professionals who play a crucial role in healthcare by providing essential diagnostic services. Thank you for your expertise and commitment to delivering exceptional patient care.
Downstate Health Experts Share COVID Response Insights with Tokyo Public Health Delegation
Thank you to Michael H. Augenbraun, M.D., Vice Chair of the Department of Medicine, and Rami Nakeshbandi, M.D., MHA, FACP, Chief Quality Officer, and Associate Chief Medical Officer, along with the Department of Infectious Diseases Team. They recently met with a delegation from Tokyo’s public health community to discuss Downstate’s response to the COVID pandemic. This meeting was significant because the Japanese delegation sought the perspective of a frontline healthcare facility after meeting with representatives from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to understand how such facilities coped with COVID-19’s impact on operations.