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Pharmacy Week

Celebrating National Pharmacy Week

by Office of Communications & Marketing - October 20 , 2025

From October 19 through October 25, 2025, we proudly join the nation in recognizing National Pharmacy Week, where we honor the vital work of the professionals in the Department of Pharmacy Services and their commitment to patient care and community...

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Abraham Shulman

In Memoriam Abraham Shulman

by Office of Communications & Marketing - October 20 , 2025

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University mourns the passing of Dr. Abraham Shulman, Professor Emeritus of Clinical Otolaryngology, who died on October 12, 2025, at the age of 96, surrounded by his family.

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Crest Phase II

CREST Phase 2 Pilot Announcement

by TRANSPORT Program - October 16 , 2025

We are excited to announce that the Clinical Research Training Program (CREST) at SUNY Downstate is now accepting applications for Phase II Pilot Grant Awards. This program is designed to cultivate a diverse cohort of clinician-scientists who are...

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11th International Summit on Food, Nutrition & Health

11th International Summit on Food, Nutrition & Health

by Office of Communications & Marketing - October 16 , 2025

The NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health, in lead partnership with BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health, the International Academy of Nutrition Educators (IANE), the iKANN Nutrition Research Registry, the Global Nutrition, Health...

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Time-Off to Vote - N.Y. Election Law Section 3-110

by Department of Human Resources - October 16 , 2025

If you do not have 4 consecutive hours to vote, either from the opening of the polls to the beginning of your working shift, OR between the end of your working shift and the closing of the polls, you may take off up to 2 hours, without loss of pay,...

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HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH Panel

Hispanic Heritage Month Panel

by Office of Communications & Marketing - October 15 , 2025

Hispanic Heritage Month at SUNY Downstate closes with a candid, solutions-driven panel on Latino and underserved community leadership in public service, health equity, and access. Opening remarks convey greetings from President Wayne J. Riley and...

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Sarah Vossoughi, MD, RN

Announcing the Appointment of Sarah Vossoughi, M.D., RN, as Vice Chair and Chief of Clinical Pathology, Director of Clinical Laboratories

by Office of Communications & Marketing - October 15 , 2025

We are pleased to share news of the appointment of Sarah Vossoughi, M.D., RN, as Vice Chair and Chief of Clinical Pathology, Director of Clinical Laboratories in the Department of Pathology. Dr. Vossoughi assumed directorship of our Clinical Laboratories...

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October Newsletter

October 2025 Newsletter

by Office of Communications & Marketing - October 14 , 2025

Ransomware is a type of malicious software (malware) designed to block access to a computer system or files until a large sum of money is paid to the attackers.

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WellNYS to do

WellNYS Daily To-Do and Calendar for October 2025

by Employee Assistance Program - October 7 , 2025

October is nationally recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Domestic Violence Awareness Month and includes World Mental Health Day on October 10. It is a time to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and promote early detection, safety, and...

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Tags: Wellness

Domestic Violence Awareness

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

by Department of Human Resources - October 1 , 2025

Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) began in 1987, with Congress officially designating October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in 1989. DVAM provides an opportunity for everyone to learn about the prevalence and impacts of domestic...

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2026 CREST Phase II Pilot Grant Awards

by Office of Communications & Marketing - October 1 , 2025

We are excited to announce that the Clinical Research Training Program (CREST) at SUNY Downstate is now accepting applications for Phase II Pilot Grant Awards. This program is designed to cultivate a diverse cohort of clinician-scientists who are...

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Register Today For An Upcoming AVIRT Active Shooter Training

by Office of Communications & Marketing - October 1 , 2025

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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Yom Kippur

In observance of Yom Kippur

by Office of Communications & Marketing - October 1 , 2025

This evening marks the beginning of Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, the most sacred day in the Jewish calendar. Coming ten days after Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur brings the High Holy Days to a close with a time of deep reflection, prayer, and atoneme...

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Cheers to Our SOHP Champs: Celebrating Passion, Care, and Excellence All October

by Office of Communications & Marketing - October 1 , 2025

October is a special month at the School of Health Professions (SOHP) as we celebrate several of our outstanding programs and the incredible faculty, staff, and students who drive them. Their dedication, passion, and the life-changing work they do...

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