In Case You Missed It

By Office of the President | Jan 23, 2024

Awesome Capital

MedPAC Report on Medicare Advantage Growth, High Costs Draw Fire—Jan 18

Featuring: President Wayne J. Riley, M.D., MPH, MBA, MACP

Blogarama (originally featured in Politico)

Helping SUNY Downstate—Jan 17

Featuring: Chancellor John King and President Wayne J. Riley, M.D., MPH, MBA, MACP

Canarsie Courier

Help, Help, It’s Hard to Breathe: The Looming Asthma Crisis Amid Climate Change—Jan 15

Featuring: School of Public Health Student Laurie D. Williams

Better Health

(Webinar): Insights from Dr. David Berger, CEO SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University: The Roadmap to Integrate AI Technology into Hospitals—Jan 11

Featuring: David Berger, M.D., CEO, University Hospital at Downstate

BK Reader

Op-Ed: Tackling Obesity for a Healthier Brooklyn—Jan 4

Featuring: School of Public Health Student Chizoba Jennifer Ndulue

NYC Treats Tobacco Training

Maternal Health Awareness Day

Since 2021, ACOG has observed Maternal Health Awareness Day on January 23, joined by partners nationwide. Access to maternal healthcare is increasingly challenging due to financial, staffing, and policy issues, leading to maternity deserts and higher risks, particularly for Black individuals in Brooklyn. On #MaternalHealthAwarenessDay, raising awareness about the access crisis is crucial, and together, we can work towards solutions to restore and protect maternal healthcare access. Camille A. Clare, M.D., MPH, CPE, FACOG, Tenured Professor and Chair for the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Downstate, discusses these issues. 

Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

We honored our University Police Department (UPD) on Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. UPD steadfastly maintains a safe and secure campus environment. Their efforts offer a resilient and supportive community that helps us educate, research, and heal. The UPD monitors Downstate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to ensure a quick response for all emergencies. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for all that you do at Downstate for our students, faculty, staff, patients, and visitors. Our appreciation for you is immeasurable.