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2026 President's Bulletin

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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....

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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...

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Tags: Radiology

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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...

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Tags: Campus Events, Commemorative Months

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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.

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