Shout Outs
By Office of the President | Feb 6, 2024
Red Day Warriors: Saluting our Heart Health Ambassadors!
A heartfelt word of gratitude to our amazing Red Day photo shoot participants! Downstate’s commitment to spreading awareness about cardiovascular health is inspiring. Remember, by donning red and being a part of this initiative, you help raise awareness about the importance of a healthy heart. Keep up the great work because together, we are making a difference! Check out the video and photo gallery here.
Enhancing Patient Experience Through Digital Innovation
University Hospital at Downstate chief executive officer David Berger, M.D., MHCM, FACS, was the featured guest on a recent episode of the Digital Health Roundtable podcast,
where he examined the crucial subject of “The Last Mile of Patient Experience.” Dr.
Berger shared insights on the challenges patients face while navigating complex healthcare
systems and emphasized the importance of enhancing their overall experience to meet
their needs better.
Dr. Berger also discussed innovative approaches to facilitate a smooth transition for patients from hospital care to home-based care, recognizing the significance of continuity in healthcare delivery. He also examined strategies aimed at maintaining a strong focus on positive patient outcomes, fostering collaboration between patients and healthcare providers. To listen to Dr. Berger’s discussion with other healthcare professionals and thought leaders, visit the Digital Health Roundtable website here.
Dr. Camille Clare Advocates for Health Equity during Cervical Cancer HPV Week
Congratulations to Camille Clare, M.D., MPH, a featured speaker in the “US vs. HPV” week-long seminar series, an initiative dedicated
to eradicating cervical cancer. Dr. Clare’s insightful presentation, titled “Exploring
Disparities in Cervical Cancer and Advocating for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Initiatives,” took place during the webinar session on “Answering the Call: Empowering
Community Leaders.”
The “Us vs HPV” initiative included a week of webinars, social media campaigns, local events, and more, all designed to raise awareness about HPV and HPV-related diseases. This series is a collaborative effort between the American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA) and the Global Initiative Against HPV and Cervical Cancer (GIAHC). It not only brings attention to HPV-related health issues but also highlights innovative strategies for addressing disparities in prevention and treatment.
Dr. Clare continues her commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in
fighting cervical cancer; we applaud her dedication to this critical cause. AMWA’s
webinar on Empowering Community Leaders can be accessed here; Dr. Clare’s presentation begins at 10:46 and runs to 10:53.
Advancing Medical Nutrition Education
Mariana Markell, M.D., Professor of Medicine and Medical Director of Kidney Transplantation, recently launched a publication titled “Essentials of Nutrition in Medicine and Healthcare: A Practical Guide,” co-edited with Dr. Sumantra (Shumone) Ray. Published by Elsevier, this handbook revolutionizes our understanding of the role nutrition plays in managing and preventing disease.
The handbook seamlessly integrates medical nutrition theory into daily clinical practice, making it accessible to doctors, students, and healthcare professionals from diverse backgrounds. It aims to address the significant gap in medical nutrition education, prevalent in medical, nursing, and physician assistant schools, as well as graduate medical and public health programs. Despite the critical role nutrition plays in managing various health conditions, there is a noticeable absence of nutrition education in these fields. This concise yet comprehensive handbook takes a step toward bridging that educational void.
The collaboration between co-editor Dr. Ray, an internationally renowned figure in food, nutrition, and health and Director of the Need for Nutrition Education/Innovation Programme (NNEdPro) Global Institute in Cambridge, UK, and Dr. Markell, who also co-authored the chapter on Hypertension and Kidney Disease, has allowed the book to reach a broad international audience. The book’s ultimate goal is to contribute to the enhancement of nutrition education not only worldwide but also within the United States.
Downstate’s Commitment to Academic Research Integrity
Jacquelyn Leigh Meyers, Ph.D., associate professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, was a reviewer for the
journal Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental Research. Dr. Meyers’s involvement highlights
the critical importance of thorough and objective peer review in shaping the quality
and trajectory of scientific discussions. It plays a pivotal role in ensuring that
the journal maintains the highest standards of academic and research integrity.
Her contributions also exemplify the broader dedication of Downstate’s faculty to upholding academic rigor. The active engagement of faculty members like Dr. Meyers in the journal review process enhances Downstate’s reputation, solidifying its standing as an institution committed to excellence in academia and research.