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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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Our Summer Youth Program is Back for 2026!

by Volunteer Services - May 15 , 2026

We are pleased to inform you that the University Hospital at Downstate six-week (SYEP) Summer Youth 2026 program will begin July 6, 2026.

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Tags: University Hospital at Downstate, Volunteer Services

PEF & M/C Partnership: Professional Development Opportunity

by Department of Human Resources - May 12 , 2026

For more information on registration and workshop details, please visit the Statewide Learning Management System (SLMS)

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Tags: Employee Resources

Oracle + Downstate: A New Era of Efficiency and Innovation

by Office of Human Resources - May 12 , 2026

Downstate is preparing to launch Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Solutions, a new cloud-based system that will simplify processes across the campus. Oracle ERP is not just a transition from one system to another, these tools are about transformation....

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Tags: Human Resources, Information Services, Oracle

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Starbucks - Now Available @ The Commons!

by Office of Communications & Marketing - May 8 , 2026

Starbucks@The Commons is now open — grab a fresh brew, snacks, or a sweet treat. Located next to Mini-Mart, open Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

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Tags: Capital Improvements

Frontline Employee Newsletter

WellNYS Daily To-Do and Frontline Newsletter for May 2026

by Employee Assistance Program - May 8 , 2026

May is a time to recognize the importance of mental health, emotional well-being, and self-care. As we observe Mental Health Awareness Month, it serves as a reminder that taking care of our mental and emotional health is just as important as caring...

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Tags: Employee Assistance Program, Wellness

Student Art Installation

by Office of Communications & Marketing - May 6 , 2026

We are excited to announce the successful completion of the second Student Art Installation! We invite you to visit the Health Science Education Building (HSEB) to experience the 76 gallery-quality prints now displayed around the 6th-floor carrels,...

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Tags: Academic and Student Affairs

Power of Nurses

Nurses Week 2026: The Power of Nurses

by Office of the President - May 6 , 2026

In celebration of National Nurses Week 2026, we recognize the invaluable contributions nurses make in healthcare and in all of our lives—while also acknowledging the real-life challenges they face each day.

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Tags: College of Nursing

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Information Security Awareness May 2026 Newsletter

by Information Services - May 5 , 2026

In the world of technology, “Security by Design” refers to building systems that prioritize security as a core function, rather than adding it as an afterthought. You can also use that principle in your day-to-day routines by viewing security...

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Tags: Information Services, Information Technology

Upcoming AVIRT Active Shooter Training

by University Police - May 4 , 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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Nurses Week

Message from the CNO: Nurses Week May 6-12, 2026

by Chief Nursing Officer - May 4 , 2026

As your Chief Nursing Officer, it is both an honor and a privilege to recognize and celebrate each of you during Nurses Week 2026. This year’s theme, “The Power of Nurses,” carries even greater significance as the American Nurses Association...

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Tags: College of Nursing

Request for Election Nominations

by Office of Communications & Marketing - May 1 , 2026

At Downstate, the Local “University Senate” is called the “Downstate Assembly of the Faculty and Professional Staff (DAFPS).” Matters of concern to the faculty and staff are to be relayed to this committee for consideration. There is an...

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Tags: Faculty / Staff

Windows 11 Upgrade

by Information Services - May 1 , 2026

As previously communicated, Windows 10 has reached end of life and is on extended support through October 2026. Most compatible PCs have already been upgraded to Windows 11.

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Tags: Information Services, Information Technology

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Brooklyn Health Promotion Summer Internship Program

by Brooklyn Health Promotion Center - April 28 , 2026

The Brooklyn Health Promotion Summer Internship Program (BHPSIP) is a paid, four week community-engaged research program for high school students that introduces the fundamentals of public health and health equity research.

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Tags: Brooklyn Health Promotion Center

New York State Department of Health Declares Influenza is No Longer Prevalent in New York

by University Hospital at Downstate - April 24 , 2026

As of Thursday, April 23, 2026, the NYS Commissioner of Health has declared that influenza is no longer prevalent in New York State for the 2025–2026 season. Accordingly, under the state sanitary code, healthcare facilities are no longer required...

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Tags: Downstate Health