A Message from President Riley
by Office of the President - March 5 , 2024
As we welcome the month of March, it is a great time to celebrate some significant occasions that enrich our lives and communities.
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March 5, 2024 President's Bulletin
Featured Article
The Reality of Racism as a Public Health Crisis
by Office of the President - March 5 , 2024
Racism is acknowledged as a widespread societal problem, impacting individuals and communities across multiple dimensions of life. In response, there is increasing recognition of racism as a public health crisis and a significant determinant of health...
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Bridging Cultures and Leading Change in Occupational Therapy
by Office of the President - March 5 , 2024
We are proud to pay tribute to the outstanding accomplishments, resilience, and grit of women globally. Whether breaking barriers or shaping history, women persistently ignite positive transformations across all aspects of society.
The New Frontier in Surgical Quality Measures
by Office of the President - March 5 , 2024
Congratulations to Panos Kougias, M.D., M.Sc., Chair of Surgery, and Sherene Sharath, Ph.D., MPH, Assistant Professor of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, on the publication of their thoughtful and multi-faceted Invited Commentary in a recent issue of...
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Downstate's Kidney Transplant Program Serves New York's Diverse Communities
by Office of the President - March 5 , 2024
As a halo program in a public-serving safety net hospital, the kidney Transplant Program at Downstate’s University Hospital at Brooklyn stands as a beacon of hope and a model of health justice. Downstate is Brooklyn’s only academic medical center,...
Dr. Samuel L. Kountz Transplant Program
by Office of the President - March 5 , 2024
The Transplant Program’s history of service and dedication to the community dates back more than 50 years. The program was established in 1965 by Samuel L. Kountz, M.D., an African-American pioneer in transplantation who then served as Downstate’s...
Pi Theta Epsilon Inducts Top OT Students
by Office of the President - March 5 , 2024
Alumni Auditorium at SUNY Downstate was abuzz with excitement for the recent Pi Theta Epsilon Honor Society induction ceremony, celebrating the achievements of thirteen outstanding Occupational Therapy Class of 2024 students.
Global Voluntarism Helps Orphans and Foster Children
by Office of the President - March 5 , 2024
Pamela B. Simmons, Ph.D., FNP-C (ret.), Clinical Professor of Nursing at Downstate, excels as a faculty member but also as a passionate advocate for orphans and foster children. For the past decade, she has been actively involved in international...
