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April Downstate Update

New York State Department of Health Declares Influenza is No Longer Prevalent in New York

by University Hospital at Downstate - April 24 , 2026

As of Thursday, April 23, 2026, the NYS Commissioner of Health has declared that influenza is no longer prevalent in New York State for the 2025–2026 season. Accordingly, under the state sanitary code, healthcare facilities are no longer required...

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Brooklyn Lend Program

Systems Change and Leadership

by Brooklyn LEND & Office of Continuing Medical Education - April 24 , 2026

We invite you to attend a free hybrid CME/CE panel discussion on Friday, May 8, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. This event will explore how leadership can drive systems change to improve services for individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities.

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Tags: Brooklyn Lend Program, School of Health Professions

CREST Program

Now Recruiting: CREST Advanced Certificate Program (Deadline: May 22, 2026)

by Brooklyn Health Promotion Center - April 23 , 2026

We are pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 Clinical Research Scholars Training Program (CREST) – Advanced Certificate in Public Health at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University. We kindly ask that you share this opportunity...

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Celebrating Administrative Professionals Day

by Office of Communications & Marketing - April 22 , 2026

Today, we proudly celebrate Administrative Professionals Day, a day to thank Downstate’s exceptional administrators whose work strengthens every corner of our institution.

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Medical Laboratory Services

Celebrating Medical Laboratory Professionals Week

by Office of Communications & Marketing - April 21 , 2026

This week (April 19–25, 2026), we proudly recognize Medical Laboratory Professionals Week—a time to honor the vital contributions of laboratory technologists, technicians, phlebotomists, and pathologists who serve at the heart of healthcare.

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Tags: Research

Volunteer Week

Celebrating National Volunteer Week

by Office of Communications & Marketing - April 20 , 2026

To our extraordinary healthcare and administrative volunteers at Downstate Health Sciences University, thank you for being the heart of our mission to #KeepCareClose for the community we serve. In every department and every interaction, your compassion,...

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Health Information Professionals

Celebrating Health Information Professionals Week

by Office of Communications & Marketing - April 20 , 2026

This week (April 20–24, 2026), we proudly recognize Health Information Professionals Week and honor the dedicated individuals who ensure that our healthcare system runs safely, efficiently, and accurately behind the scenes.

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