News from the University Hospital at Downstate
March 2024

A Message from David H. Berger, MD, MHCM, FACS, CEO of University Hospital at Downstate

Register Today for Our 4th Annual Patient Safety and Quality Fair

Register today for a memorable experience on March 13, 2024, as we celebrate Patient Safety Week. This year’s event features an impressive line-up of guest speakers, fun activities, and inspiring presentations by Downstate’s finest. It’s a perfect opportunity to explore the latest advancements in patient safety, process improvement, and quality improvement projects. Plus, we’re excited to award prizes for the best presentations! There will also be an incredible keynote presentation given by Downstate Alumnus, Paresh Shah, M.D., Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer at New York-Presbyterian.

This event is an opportunity to exchange ideas and share best practices that can enhance the care we provide to our community. We look forward to the participation of all Downstate physicians, nurses, employees, and students.

Don’t miss out on this signature event—click here to register now!

This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 5.00 Credits™.

Celebrating Black History Month: Honoring Our Hero of the Month 

On February 22^nd, the Downstate community gathered for a special event: our Black History Month Hero Celebration that took place in the Cafeteria. It was not just a celebration but a confirmation of the pivotal roles and contributions of our Black community, both within Downstate, across the U.S., and around the world. The event featured live music and delicious bites for all who attended.

Central to this celebration was the recognition of one of Downstate's very own heroes, Adeola O. Dabiri, MSc, MPA, CPHQ. Adeola's accomplishments are extensive and noteworthy.

Adeola has led over 200 TJC surveys (closer to 300 but she is too humble to say) and 8 official full surveys here at Downstate. She has over 30 years of experience in healthcare leadership, with nearly 22 of those years dedicated to leading regulatory efforts at Downstate.

Ms. Dabiri is a healthcare visionary and strategist, with a multifaceted skill set. Her expertise encompasses an extensive range of areas, including hospital operations, regulatory and accreditation surveys, quality assurance performance improvement, compliance, patient safety, patient satisfaction, project management, and so much more.

Below are a few heartfelt comments from colleagues about Adeola and her remarkable contributions to Downstate:

“Adeola Dabiri is Downstate! When I think of Downstate Health’s vision ‘To be the best place to get care and the best place to give care’ I can definitively say, it wouldn’t be possible without her dedication to ensuring we meet the highest standards as the great healthcare facility we are. She expects the best, and has a wonderful ability to drive us to be the best. She is definitely my hero!”

“Adeola is a gifted mentor, woman, and leader. Adeola is so diligent with her work here at the hospital and cares about the patients as much as she does about the staff. I can always lean on Adeola for any quality and regulatory questions and needs. She has been a mentor to me since the day I started and I am so thankful for what Ms. Dabiri does for our whole hospital and community.”

“One of my favorite aspects of her is her mannerisms, as she respects everyone no matter their status.”

State University of New York Pharmacy Announces Extended Hours

We are proud to announce that our on-site outpatient pharmacy now has extended hours. As a reminder, the pharmacy is conveniently located right outside of Outpatient Services, in front of the 470A Clarkson Avenue entrance.

Our outpatient pharmacy provides fast and efficient pick-up services for all customers. Take advantage of this convenience, which allows you to get prescriptions filled right here at Downstate.

NEW Hours of Operation