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SUNY Downstate and MVP Foundation Partner for Another Successful Dream Gift Toy Drive For Sick and Chronically Ill Children

Event celebrates five years of partnership to spread holiday cheer for sick or chronically ill children and their families;...

University Hospital at Downstate Receives Prestigious Baby-Friendly Designation

University Hospital at Downstate (UHD) today announced that it has achieved the highly prestigious international Baby-Friendly...

SUNY Downstate and MVP Partner For Another Successful Toy Drive for Chronically Ill Children

Event celebrates five years of partnership to spread holiday cheer for sick or chronically ill children and their families;...

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Awards $439k Grant to SUNY Downstate to Support Black Maternal Health Intervention Study In Central Brooklyn

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded SUNY Downstate School of Public Health, Downstate’s Department...

SUNY Downstate to Receive $1.5m from U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University recently announced the Downstate Public Health Scholarship Program (DPHSP) will...

Interstate Environmental Commission Opens New Laboratory Headquarters and Office At BioBAT

The Interstate Environmental Commission (IEC) announced the opening of its new laboratory headquarters and office with...

SUNY Downstate Researchers Receive “2022 Scientific Paper of The Year Award” from Premier Radiology Publication

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University today announced that premier radiology publication Aunt Minnie has awarded four...

In a Major Breakthrough, SUNY Downstate Doctors Identify New Pathway to Treat Seizures Caused by Lupus

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University announced the publication of new research by Dr. Henri Tiedge, including potential...

Governor Hochul Announces More Than $2.4 Million To Diversify Physician Workforce

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the state has doubled its investment - committing more than $2.4 million -...

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Hispanic Heritage Month Profile

Hispanic Heritage Month Profile of Brigitte C. Desport, DPS, OTR/L, BCP, ATP, Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives...