A Message from President Riley
by Office of the President - March 3 , 2026
This issue of the President’s Bulletin reflects steady progress across Downstate — in how we care, how we teach, and how we invest in our community.
March 3, 2026 President's Bulletin
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Chancellor King Visits Downstate
by Office of the President - March 3 , 2026
We recently welcomed Chancellor John B. King, Jr., and Trustee Cesar Perales to Downstate for a campus visit focused on our academic, clinical, and strategic priorities.
Tags: Campus Events
Building What Brooklyn Deserves: Downstate Transformation Gets Underway
by Office of the President - March 3 , 2026
Governor Kathy Hochul announced approval of a construction contract to demolish the old parking garage, marking a significant milestone in the $1.1 billion modernization of University Hospital at Downstate. This step moves the transformation from...
Tags: Capital Improvements
How Dr. John LaRosa Shaped Downstate’s Academic and Research Foundations
by Office of the President - March 3 , 2026
The Downstate community recognizes Pascal James Imperato, M.D., MPH&TM, MACP, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Chief Academic Officer, for his recent biographical tribute in memory of John C. LaRosa, M.D., FACP, Downstate’s 15th president....
A Call for Diagnostic Stewardship in Modern Radiology
by Office of the President - March 3 , 2026
Advanced imaging has become routine in modern medicine. With technology evolving rapidly and access expanding, it is essential to ensure that every scan we order truly helps the patient in front of us. A recent review in the Cureus Journal of Medical...
A Tribute to Downstate’s 24-Hour Caregivers
by Office of the President - March 3 , 2026
The Downstate community recently gathered to mark our First Annual Caregivers Recognition Day in observance of National Caregivers Day. Patricia Winston, DNP, MS, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE, Interim CEO of University Hospital at Downstate, prepared remarks...
A Tribute to Dr. Gerald Deas, a Life That Shaped Generations
by Office of the President - March 3 , 2026
Last Thursday, the Downstate community gathered to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Gerald Deas, a revered Downstate physician, educator, and leader whose influence continues to shape our institution and the broader field of academic medicine.
Tags: Events
New Beginnings in Our Upgraded Maternity Suites
by Office of the President - March 3 , 2026
New life deserves a space that reflects care, comfort, and dignity. This week, we proudly celebrated the reopening of our newly renovated Maternity Suites at Nursing Station 32, a significant investment in mothers, babies, and families across Central...
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