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Introducing The Downstate Update

by Office of Communications & Marketing - July 1 , 2025

We know things move fast in healthcare—and we want to keep you in the know. That’s why we created the Downstate Update: a quick, easy-to-read newsletter that brings you the latest news, updates, and highlights from around SUNY Downstate Health...

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BHPSIP-CHAMPS Advances Arthur Ashe’s Vision for Health Equity

by Office of Communications & Marketing - August 6 , 2026

When Arthur Ashe founded the Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health, he envisioned a community-centered approach to reducing health disparities through education, access, and opportunity. The Brooklyn Health Promotion Summer Internship Program (BHPSIP-CHAMPS)...

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Tags: Arthur Ashe, Brooklyn Health Promotion Center

Sherene Sharath, PhD, MPH

Dr. Sherene Sharath’s Research Brings Amputation Risks Closer to Home

by Office of Communications & Marketing - August 6 , 2026

Research led by Downstate’s Sherene E. Sharath, Ph.D., MPH, Associate Professor of Surgery and Director of Clinical and Health Services Research, is helping healthcare providers better understand why patients with advanced vascular disease continue...

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Tags: Research, Surgery

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School of Public Health Welcomes Biostatistician Dr. Cong Jiang

by Office of Communications & Marketing - August 6 , 2026

We extend a warm welcome to The School of Public Health as it announces the appointment of Cong Jiang, Ph.D., to the position of Assistant Professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics.

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Future Healthcare Leaders Get a Hands-On Look at Anatomy

by Office of Communications & Marketing - August 6 , 2026

Downstate recently welcomed students from The Bronx High School of Science for a special Anatomy Education Outreach Program, offering an immersive introduction to human anatomy and the many educational pathways leading to careers in medicine, nursing,...

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Dr. Michael Augenbraun Explains Why Vaccines Matter

by Office of Communications & Marketing - August 6 , 2026

For Michael H. Augenbraun, M.D., protecting people from infectious diseases has shaped a career that spans patient care, research, education, hospital epidemiology, and public health.

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Tags: Downstate Health, Infectious Diseases

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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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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Baby, We’re Back! Downstate Revives Community Baby Shower for Brooklyn Families

by Office of Communications & Marketing - July 30 , 2026

After several years, and a pause during the pandemic, Downstate brought back its Community Baby Shower, welcoming more than 100 expectant and new mothers and their families for a day of education, resources, and celebration.

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Tags: Community Health and Wellness, Events

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Technology That Makes Everyday Life More Accessible

by Office of Communications & Marketing - July 29 , 2026

Assistive technology can make a meaningful difference in a patient’s everyday life. It can help people communicate, move safely, manage medications, complete daily activities, and live more independently.

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Tags: School of Health Professions

Building Community Through Self-Care

by Office of Communications & Marketing - July 29 , 2026

The School of Graduate Studies (SGS) marked International Self-Care Day, observed on July 24, with an all-day gathering designed to help students pause, recharge, and connect.

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Every Clean Hand Protects a Patient

by Office of Communications & Marketing - July 29 , 2026

Hand hygiene may seem like a routine part of the workday, but its impact can be lifesaving. Our hands move constantly between patients, equipment, workstations, phones, door handles, and other surfaces. Without proper hand hygiene, germs can travel...

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UPDATE: Oracle + Downstate: A New Era of Efficiency and Innovation

by Office of Communications & Marketing - July 28 , 2026

Last week we officially launched Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). We are now in Phase 1, with HR and Recruitment now live. Downstate is embracing the cloud with a new system to simplify processes across the campus. To help ensure a smooth...

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Tags: Employee Resources, Oracle

New Inclusive Language Integration Policy

by Office of Communications & Marketing - July 21 , 2026

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University (DHSU), is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and accessible environment for all members of our community. In support of that commitment, DHSU has adopted the Inclusive Language Integration Policy...

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