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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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National Pharmacy Week

Celebrating Downstate’s Pharmacy Team

by Office of Communications & Marketing - October 19 , 2026

During National Pharmacy Week, October 18–24, 2026, we thank Downstate’s pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and support staff for caring for our patients, employees, and Brooklyn neighbors.

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Tags: Holidays, pharmacy

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Pastoral Care Week: “Healing Through Presence and Grace” - Join Our Events This Week

by Office of Communications & Marketing - October 19 , 2026

During Pastoral Care Week, October 18–24, 2026, we recognize Downstate’s Pastoral/Spiritual Care team for supporting patients, families, students and employees throughout the year.

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Tags: Religous Holidays & Observances

Library Renovation

Transforming Our Medical Research Library of Brooklyn In The HSEB: A New Chapter For Downstate

by Office of the President - October 19 , 2026

Thank you to everyone who joined our Town Hall on Thursday. We appreciate your questions and the opportunity to discuss our Medical Research Library Renovation Project, what it will mean for our campus, and how we’ll support our community during...

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Tags: Academic and Student Affairs, Capital Improvements

Telephone (PBX) Upgrade Project

by Information Services and Technology Department - October 15 , 2026

The Telecommunications Team, along with our vendor (CASS), will be performing maintenance activities as part of the upgrade to our phone system according to the schedule below:

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Tags: Information Services

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Corebridge Financial | Meeting Calendar for October

by Office of Communications & Marketing - October 15 , 2026

Schedule a time to meet to make sure you’re on track for the retirement you want.

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Tags: Employee Resources

Frontline Newsletter for October

WellNYS Daily To-Do and Frontline Newsletter

by Office of Communications & Marketing - October 8 , 2026

Prioritize Your Mental Well-Being: October is a reminder that taking care of your mental health is just as important as caring for your physical health. Check in with yourself, make time to recharge, stay connected with supportive people, and ask...

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Security Awareness Newsletter October

Information Security Awareness Newsletter

by Information Services - October 7 , 2026

The following e-mail is being sent on behalf of Igor Gorelik, Information Security Officer please (Email) Igor.Gorelik@downstate.edu for more information

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Tags: Information Services

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Remembering Steven Friedman, Ph.D., ABPP

by Office of Communications & Marketing - October 5 , 2026

Members of the Downstate community recently gathered to remember Steven Friedman, Ph.D., ABPP, Professor of Psychiatry, whose more than four decades at Downstate and Kings County Hospital were marked by his commitment to patients, students, residents,...

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Tags: Psychiatry

Breast Cancer Awareness

It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month

by Office of Communications & Marketing - October 1 , 2026

Each October, we honor those we have lost to breast cancer, celebrate survivors, and support those facing the disease: our patients, colleagues, neighbors, friends, and families across Brooklyn.

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Tags: Commemorative Months

Register Today For An Upcoming AVIRT Active Shooter Training

by University Police - October 1 , 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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Announcing the Results of the 2026 Senatorial Elections

by Office of Communications & Marketing - October 1 , 2026

Our committee would like to announce the certified winners of the 2026 Spring senatorial elections of the Downstate Assembly of Faculty and Professional Staff, with 376 out of 2,480 members having cast their

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Tags: Faculty / Staff

Avaya Cloud Hosted Voicemail to Email Feature

by Information Services & Technology - September 25 , 2026

The Information and Services Department is excited to announce the introduction of Avaya Cloud-Hosted Voicemail to Email, a new enhancement designed to make communication more convenient, accessible, and aligned with today’s modern technology.

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Tags: Information Services

Mandatory Sexual Harassment Prevention & SUNY Title VI and IX Responsible Employee Trainings

by Office of Diversity & Inclusion - September 18 , 2026

At SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University (Downstate), we are committed to fostering a campus where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and able to fully participate. One way we support this shared commitment is through required training that helps...

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Tags: Diversity Equity and Inclusion

September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month

by Office of Communications and Marketing - September 17 , 2026

Each September, Sickle Cell Awareness Month brings attention to an inherited blood disorder affecting more than 100,000 Americans, with a significant impact on individuals and families across Brooklyn.

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Tags: Commemorative Months