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George Cephas Ford: A Brooklyn Storybook Legacy Opens a New Chapter at Downstate

by Office of Communications & Marketing - August 27 , 2026

One hundred years ago, when George Cephas Ford was born in Brooklyn, Black illustrators had few opportunities in children’s publishing, and Black children rarely saw themselves, their families, or their communities reflected in books. Mr. Ford...

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Tags: Downstate Health, Pediatrics

Biovigil Relaunch

Green Light for Clean Hands and Safer Care

by Office of Communications & Marketing - August 27 , 2026

Eight years after introducing BioVigil, University Hospital at Downstate renewed the program last week with an event in The Commons focused on hand hygiene and patient safety.

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Tags: Downstate Health, Keep Care Close, University Hospital at Downstate

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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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Michael H. Augenbraun, MD

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

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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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