The Digest

Screen Today. Save Lives Tomorrow

by Office of Communications & Marketing - July 15 , 2026

A recent Colon Cancer Screening Fair brought together medical students, physicians, nurses, and community health professionals to promote colorectal cancer prevention and early detection.

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Tags: Cancer

Dr. Brian K. McNeil Advances National Conversations on Health Equity and Prevention

by Office of Communications & Marketing - July 15 , 2026

Brian Keith McNeil, M.D., MBA, FACS, continues to showcase Downstate's expertise in advancing equitable, patient-centered healthcare.

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Introducing The Digest

by Office of Communications & Marketing - July 14 , 2026

The Digest is a special feature of Downstate Update and will serve as our source of news and information during the President's Bulletin summer and holiday hiatuses.

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Dr. Sierrah Grigsby Embarks on Her Next Mission

by Office of Communications & Marketing - July 14 , 2026

Dr. Sierrah Grigsby begins highly competitive hematology and medical oncology fellowship at Georgetown University

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Arthur Ashe's Vision Lives On as the Health Science Academy Celebrates Its 30th Graduating Class

by Office of Communications & Marketing - July 14 , 2026

More than 30 years after Arthur Ashe helped establish the Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health (AAIUH), his vision of improving health outcomes in underserved communities continues to guide its work.

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Tags: Arthur Ashe, Ceremony