Information Security Awareness | August 2025 Newsletter
by Information Services - August 6 , 2025
Preventing Unauthorized Access Securing Your Work Environment Nontechnical Security Basics
The Downstate Update
The National AIDS Memorial Quilt Comes To Downstate
by Office of Communications and Marketing - August 5 , 2025
From August 5 to 29, 2025, a commemorative panel created by the 13 sites of the Multicenter AIDS Cohort Study (MACS) and WIHS Combined Cohort Study (MWCCS) and the Women’s Interagency HIV Study (MACS/WIHS) will be on display. This panel honors...
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WellNYS Daily To-Do and Frontline Newsletter for August
by Employee Assistance Program - August 5 , 2025
This August, we celebrate National Wellness Month. It is time to focus on self-care, managing stress, and building healthy routines. It is also the perfect opportunity to check in with yourself, prioritize your well-being, and explore new ways to...
An Important Message for National Minority Donor Awareness Month
by Office of Communications & Marketing - August 4 , 2025
Every August, we recognize National Minority Donor Awareness Month, a moment to listen, honor, and act. It is a time to uplift the stories marked by perseverance, systemic inequity, and a second chance at hope for those awaiting organ transplants.
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Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (COELIG) FAQs
by Department of Human Resources - August 1 , 2025
COELIG has released a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) to provide answers to common questions state officers and employees may have when navigating the gift laws, outside activities and post-employment restrictions. Please review the attached...
NYS Payroll Online (NYSPO) Important Message Update
by Payroll Department - July 30 , 2025
As of July 28, 2025, NYSPO will be fully available. This includes view access to existing employee information, including Form W-2, and employee update access for email, address, direct deposit, and tax withholding information.
School of Health Professions Appoints New Faculty
by Office of Communications & Marketing - July 28 , 2025
We welcome Yasser Salem, PT, PhD, MS, NCS, PCS, to the School of Health Professions, where he joins the Physical Therapy Program as Professor and Program Chair.
New mandatory training for all HealthStream explainer
by Department of Human Resources - July 24 , 2025
To maintain our good standing as a publicly-funded institution, SUNY Downstate requires all state-paid employees to take a variety of mandatory HR trainings each year, in addition to each department’s role-specific trainings.
Security Awareness News | July Newsletter
by Information Services - July 23 , 2025
Although technology has improved, social engineering remains one of the most effective methods for cybercriminals. While technology can block many attacks, social engineering targets human interaction. These attacks try to bypass technical security...
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Celebrating Muslim American Heritage Month: Honoring The Leadership and Impact of Dr. Amal Amar-Allataby
by Office of Communications & Marketing - July 22 , 2025
In observance of Muslim American Heritage Month, we proudly feature Amal Amar-Alattaby, DM, CNM, OBGYN NP, a clinician, educator, and advocate whose work continues to shape women’s healthcare in powerful and deeply personal ways.
Tags: Commemorative Months, Midwifery, School of Health Professions
Middle States Reaffirms Downstate's Accreditation through 2033
by Office of Communications & Marketing - July 7 , 2025
I am pleased to share that on June 26, 2025, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education reaffirmed Downstate’s accreditation for the full eight-year term, extending through the 2032–2033 academic year.
WellNYS Daily To-Do and Frontline Newsletter for July 2025
by Employee Assistance Program - July 7 , 2025
The July 2025 edition of the Frontline Newsletter is now available and offers timely tips and resources to support your well-being, personal growth, and work-life balance. This month’s issue is filled with practical strategies designed to help...
Help Improve Community Health at Downstate | Take the Survey Today
by Office of Communications & Marketing - July 7 , 2025
We are conducting a community health needs assessment (CHNA) to better serve our community. This survey will help us understand what you think are the most important health issues and what matters to us most.
Tags: Downstate Health, Keep Care Close, Survey
Christina Guillén, M.D., FAAP, appointed as Interim Chair of the Department of Pediatrics
by Office of Communications & Marketing - July 3 , 2025
Congratulations to Christina Guillén, M.D., FAAP, on her appointment as Interim Chair of the Department of Pediatrics and Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics, effective July 1, 2025.
Tags: Faculty / Staff, Pediatrics