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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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Coordinator Appreciation Week

The People Who Keep GME Moving

by Office of Communications & Marketing - August 14 , 2026

Graduate Medical Education put its people and its future in focus during a week that paired appreciation with professional development.

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Tags: Graduate Medical Education, Residency Program Coordinator Forum

Summer Reset Challenge

Six Weeks to Reset, Recharge, and Move!

by Office of Communications & Marketing - August 14 , 2026

The Employee Assistance Program recently completed its six-week Summer Reset Challenge, bringing Downstate employees together for weekly Cardio and Zumba sessions. Led by EAP Manager Magda Alliancin, Ed.D., CEAP, the program gave colleagues a chance...

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Michael H. Augenbraun, MD

When a Tick Bite Becomes Something More

by Office of Communications & Marketing - August 14 , 2026

Ticks are an increasingly familiar concern in New York, but some of the illnesses they carry remain unfamiliar. Slate recently spoke with Downstate infectious disease expert Michael Augenbraun, M.D., for a story examining Bourbon virus, a rare tick-borne...

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Tags: Infectious Diseases

Get Ready

Get READY: Skills That Matter When Seconds Count

by Office of Communications & Marketing - August 14 , 2026

As part of its 60th anniversary, the School of Health Professions is launching Downstate READY, a new initiative that provides Downstate employees with practical emergency response skills they can use at work, at home, and in the community.

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Tags: Occupational Therapy, School of Health Professions

Researchers

Downstate Researchers Find Their Voice

by Office of Communications & Marketing - August 14 , 2026

SUNY is expanding its partnership with the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science, giving faculty and researchers across the SUNY system more opportunities to strengthen their communication, leadership, and engagement skills. The expansion includes...

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Tags: Research

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Two New Faculty Members, Two Paths to SOHP

by Office of Communications & Marketing - August 14 , 2026

As the School of Health Professions (SOHP) celebrates its 60th anniversary, the arrival of two new faculty members offers a fitting link between the School’s history and its future. One returns to the place where her career began. The other brings...

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Tags: Faculty / Staff, School of Health Professions

Security Awareness News

Security Awareness News August 2026

by Information Services - August 10 , 2026

Developing good habits is key to strong physical and mental health. Similarly, developing good security habits can keep you and your organization safe. You don’t need to be a computer expert to do this. You just need to practice the right routines...

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Tags: Information Services, Security Training

Wellness Webinars

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Wellness Corner

by Employee Assistance Program - August 10 , 2026

August is National Wellness Month. It is a great opportunity to focus on self-care, stress management, and healthy habits that support your physical, emotional, and mental well-being.

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Tags: Employee Assistance Program, Wellness

Safe and Sound Week

OSHA Safe + Sound Week: Recognizing the Teams Who Help Keep Downstate Safe

by Office of Communications & Marketing - August 10 , 2026

Each August, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University proudly recognizes OSHA Safe + Sound Week, a nationwide initiative that highlights the importance of workplace safety and encourages organizations to strengthen their commitment to protecting...

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Tags: Commemorative Months, Environmental Safety

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BHPSIP-CHAMPS Advances Arthur Ashe’s Vision for Health Equity

by Office of Communications & Marketing - August 6 , 2026

When Arthur Ashe founded the Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health, he envisioned a community-centered approach to reducing health disparities through education, access, and opportunity. The Brooklyn Health Promotion Summer Internship Program (BHPSIP-CHAMPS)...

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Tags: Arthur Ashe, Brooklyn Health Promotion Center

Sherene Sharath, PhD, MPH

Dr. Sherene Sharath’s Research Brings Amputation Risks Closer to Home

by Office of Communications & Marketing - August 6 , 2026

Research led by Downstate’s Sherene E. Sharath, Ph.D., MPH, Associate Professor of Surgery and Director of Clinical and Health Services Research, is helping healthcare providers better understand why patients with advanced vascular disease continue...

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Tags: Research, Surgery

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School of Public Health Welcomes Biostatistician Dr. Cong Jiang

by Office of Communications & Marketing - August 6 , 2026

We extend a warm welcome to The School of Public Health as it announces the appointment of Cong Jiang, Ph.D., to the position of Assistant Professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics.

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Tags: School of Public Health

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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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Tags: Downstate Health

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