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August Downstate Update

Safe and Sound Week

OSHA Safe + Sound Week: Recognizing the Teams Who Help Keep Downstate Safe

by Office of Communications & Marketing - August 10 , 2026

Each August, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University proudly recognizes OSHA Safe + Sound Week, a nationwide initiative that highlights the importance of workplace safety and encourages organizations to strengthen their commitment to protecting...

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Tags: Commemorative Months, Environmental Safety

Protect Yourself and the People You Love. Get Vaccinated.

by University Hospital at Downstate - August 4 , 2026

Each August, National Immunization Awareness Month reminds us of something simple but important: vaccines help protect us and the people we care about.

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Tags: Downstate Health, Infectious Diseases, University Hospital at Downstate

Important Updates to IRB Forms, Policies, and Submission Requirements

by Office of Communications & Marketing - August 4 , 2026

The SUNY Downstate Institutional Review Board (IRB) has updated several forms, policies, and submission requirements. Investigators should review the changes outlined below before preparing or submitting a new IRB application.

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Tags: Policy, Research

Register Today For An Upcoming AVIRT Active Shooter Training

by University Police - August 3 , 2026

AVIRT, short for Active Violence Immediate Response Training goes beyond active shooter training by teaching emergency bleeding control techniques, warning signs of a potential aggressor, quick response in a violent situation, escape, evade, or attack...

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Tags: University Police