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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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Celebrating Administrative Professionals Day

by Office of Communications & Marketing - April 22 , 2026

Today, we proudly celebrate Administrative Professionals Day, a day to thank Downstate’s exceptional administrators whose work strengthens every corner of our institution.

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Medical Laboratory Services

Celebrating Medical Laboratory Professionals Week

by Office of Communications & Marketing - April 21 , 2026

This week (April 19–25, 2026), we proudly recognize Medical Laboratory Professionals Week—a time to honor the vital contributions of laboratory technologists, technicians, phlebotomists, and pathologists who serve at the heart of healthcare.

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Tags: Research

Volunteer Week

Celebrating National Volunteer Week

by Office of Communications & Marketing - April 20 , 2026

To our extraordinary healthcare and administrative volunteers at Downstate Health Sciences University, thank you for being the heart of our mission to #KeepCareClose for the community we serve. In every department and every interaction, your compassion,...

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Tags: Commemorative Months

Health Information Professionals

Celebrating Health Information Professionals Week

by Office of Communications & Marketing - April 20 , 2026

This week (April 20–24, 2026), we proudly recognize Health Information Professionals Week and honor the dedicated individuals who ensure that our healthcare system runs safely, efficiently, and accurately behind the scenes.

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Tags: Downstate Health

James Bourke

Downstate mourns the passing of James Edmund Bourke, M.D.

by Presidents Office - April 15 , 2026

Downstate mourns the passing of James Edmund Bourke, M.D., who served as Professor and Chair of the Department of Medicine from 2002 to 2009, who died on April 9, 2026, at age 89.

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Accessibility Awareness for Everyone

by Department of Human Resources - April 10 , 2026

SUNY Downstate is at a critical point in ensuring our digital environment meets the highest standards of inclusion and compliance. Under ADA Title II, the digital content we create—including the emails we send, the PDFs we post, and the web pages...

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Tags: Human Resources

Submission of Time Sheets/Time Records Non-Chargeable Type/Payroll Website

by Department of Payroll - April 10 , 2026

It is an employment requirement that every State Employee maintain his or her timesheet/time record on a biweekly or monthly basis. Timely submission of timesheets/time records is mandatory.

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Tags: Payroll

Happy Occupational Therapy Month

by Office of Communications & Marketing - April 9 , 2026

This April, we proudly celebrate Occupational Therapy Month and recognize the extraordinary Occupational Therapists (OTs) and Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs) across the Downstate community.

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Tags: Occupational Therapy, School of Health Professions

Frontline Employee Newsletter

WellNYS Daily To-Do and Frontline Newsletter for April 2026

by Employee Assistance Program - April 8 , 2026

Wellness Reminder: April is a season of renewal. An opportunity to pause, reset, and refocus on what supports our overall well-being. As we recognize Stress Awareness Month and Earth Month, it is a great time to reflect on how we manage stress,...

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Tags: Wellness

Clinical Laboratories Customer Satisfaction Survey

by Office of Communications & Marketing - April 6 , 2026

We are conducting a survey of our Laboratory Services to gather insights on meeting your needs and opportunities for improvement. Your feedback is incredibly valuable to us and will help us improve our services. All responders and responses will...

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Tags: Downstate Health, Research

National Public Health Week

Celebrating National Public Health Week

by Office of Communications & Marketing - April 6 , 2026

This week (April 6–12, 2026), communities across the country come together to observe National Public Health Week—a time to recognize the critical role of public health in shaping healthier futures for all.

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Tags: Public Health

AVIRT Active Shooter Training

by University Police - April 6 , 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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Information Security Advisory: Beware of Tax Scams

by Office of Communications & Marketing - April 1 , 2026

Tax season is a peak time for cybercriminals to launch phishing and fraud campaigns.

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Pascal James Imperato, MD, MPH&TM, MACP

Celebrating National Doctors' Day

by Office of Communications & Marketing - March 30 , 2026

On National Doctors’ Day, we proudly recognize the dedication, expertise, and compassion of our Downstate doctors. Your individual and collective commitments to excellence are the cornerstone of patient care and central for our mission.

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Tags: Downstate Health