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October 6, 2026 President's Bulletin

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Dr Riley

A Message from President Riley

by Office of the President - October 6 , 2026

Rain forced a quick change of plans for our fifth Community Healthy Lifestyle Fair, but it did not keep Brooklyn away. Volunteers, clinicians, and community partners moved the fair indoors, and nearly 500 people came together for a day of health...

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More Conversation, Less Screen Time: Downstate Pilots AI Clinical Notes

by Office of the President - October 6 , 2026

When a patient describes a symptom, the details matter. So does the chance to say it while their clinician is listening, rather than concentrating on a computer screen. At University Hospital at Downstate (UHD), a new pilot is exploring whether AI...

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Downstate’s Emergency Physicians Look Beyond Borders

by Office of the President - October 6 , 2026

East Flatbush is home to people whose lives and families span the globe. A 2026 New York City Department of City Planning report estimates that about 74,600 residents, 47 percent of the neighborhood, were born outside the United States. Those are...

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Tags: Downstate Health, Emergency Medicine

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Strong Turnout at Downstate’s Fall Open House

by Office of the President - October 6 , 2026

Prospective students attended Downstate’s Annual Fall Open House on September 24 to explore that question those who teach, study, and work here. The event welcomed 184 prospective students and guests, making it the University’s largest Open House...

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Tags: Academic and Student Affairs, College of Medicine, College of Nursing, School of Graduate Studies, School of Health Professions, School of Public Health

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Rain Couldn’t Stop Downstate’s Fifth Healthy Lifestyle Fair

by Office of the President - October 6 , 2026

Despite heavy rain and a gloomy forecasts on September 20th, Downstate’s fifth annual Community Healthy Lifestyle Fair brought residents together for a day of health, wellness, and community connection.

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Tags: Community Health and Wellness

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Dr. Jason Vladescu Named ’CUSE50 Alumni Entrepreneur Honoree

by Office of the President - October 6 , 2026

Jason C. Vladescu, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Founding Chair and Professor of Applied Behavior Analysis in Downstate’s School of Health Professions, has been named a 2026 ’CUSE50 Alumni Entrepreneur Award honoree by Syracuse University.

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Tags: Applied Behavior Analysis, School of Health Professions

Downstate Ready Workshop

From Baby CPR to Downstate READY

by Office of the President - October 6 , 2026

A demonstration at Downstate’s Community Baby Shower this summer sparked an excellent idea: more people across campus could benefit from a chance to practice what to do in an emergency. As part of its 60th anniversary, the School of Health Professions...

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New Program Supports Patients with Neuro-Disabilities

by Office of the President - October 6 , 2026

Downstate’s new Eric Davis Myers Lifespan Program is named in memory of Eric Davis Myers, whose life showed his family how much coordinated care matters for people with neurodisabilities. His parents, Lynne Davis Myers, M.D., a Downstate alumna,...

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Tags: Neurology, Pediatrics

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Why Lung Nodules Are Missed on CT, and How AI May Help

by Office of the President - October 6 , 2026

Could artificial intelligence help radiologists catch lung nodules that are easy to miss on a CT scan? Stephen Waite, M.D., FACR, Professor of Clinical Radiology, leads a new review of that question and the human and technical factors that make some...

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Tags: Radiology

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Beyond the Job Title: Introducing Staff Spotlight

by Office of the President - October 6 , 2026

Meet our first staff spotlight honoree, whose interests span public service, family travel, competitive game nights, and Boston sports. Depending on how you first met Lori Bruno, MPH, you may know her through a grant application, a hospital project,...

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Tags: Faculty / Staff

Shout Outs

Shout Outs

by Office of the President - October 6 , 2026

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In Case You Missed it

In Case You Missed It

by Office of the President - October 6 , 2026

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