A Message from President Riley
by Office of the President - March 11 , 2025
During this month of March, we celebrate those pushing boundaries in medicine and research, reaffirm our commitment to accessible care, and look ahead with optimism.
March 11, 2025 President's Bulletin
Featured Article
Hands That Heal: The Power of Occupational Therapy
by Office of the President - March 11 , 2025
Occupational therapy (OT) is one of the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projecting nearly 12 percent job growth over the next decade. An aging population drives this demand, individuals recovering...
Tags: Awards, Occupational Therapy
Full-Court Press for GME Success: Downstate Scores Big in Nashville
by Office of the President - March 11 , 2025
Downstate scored big at the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) Annual Educational Conference in Nashville, delivering a championship-level performance in graduate medical education.
From X-Ray to Excellence: Woman of Distinction Donna McKenzie
by Office of the President - March 11 , 2025
Congratulations to Donna McKenzie, MBA, RT, LSSGB, on her well-deserved recognition at the upcoming Dr. Sandra Gould Women of Distinction Awards, hosted by the National Association of Health Services Executives (NAHSE) New York Regional Chapter.
Downstate Leaders Transform HIV Research and Care for Women
by Office of the President - March 11 , 2025
National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, observed annually on March 10, highlights the disproportionate impact of HIV/AIDS on women and girls, especially in underserved communities. This day underscores the urgency of targeted prevention,...
Tags: Commemorative Months, HIV
Justice in Healthcare: Experts Call for Action on Disparities and Accountability
by Office of the President - March 11 , 2025
Downstate hosted a Black History Month discussion on health equity, gathering experts to examine systemic barriers, historical injustices, and strategies for change. Advancing Health Equity Amid Uncertainty explored the root causes of disparities...
Tags: Health Disparities
Breaking Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening in Central Brooklyn
by Office of the President - March 11 , 2025
According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer poses a significant health risk to African American men, who are about 20 percent more likely to develop the disease and approximately 40 percent more likely to die from it compared to other...
Tags: Cancer
