October 2024 Announcements
By Office of Communications & Marketing | Oct 1, 2024
TIME-OFF TO VOTE
MEMORANDUM
TO: All Employees of SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
FROM: Jamie Grecco, Interim Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff
SUBJECT: N.Y. ELECTION LAW SECTION 3-110 Revised 4.4.2020
- If you do not have 4 consecutive hours to vote, either from the opening of the polls to the beginning of your working shift OR between the end of your working shift and the closing of the polls, you may take off up to 2 hours, without loss of pay, to allow you time to vote if you are a registered voter.
- You may take time off at the beginning or end of your working shift, as your Supervisor may designate, unless otherwise mutually agreed.
- You must notify your Supervisor not less than 2 days, but not more than 10 days, before the day of the election that you will take time off to vote.
Safety Alert for the Downstate Community
A member of the Downstate community notified the University Police Department (UPD) about an incident on the evening of October 9. An unidentified male reportedly attempted to menace the individual while walking on East 38th Street, between Linden Boulevard and Church Avenue.
In response to this incident, UPD has significantly increased patrols in and around campus to ensure the safety and security of our community.
The safety of members of our community remains our top priority and of utmost importance to UPD. To protect yourself and others, we urge everyone to stay vigilant, particularly when commuting to and from campus. Always be aware of your surroundings, and take precautions to minimize risks.
If you witness suspicious or threatening activity on campus, immediately contact UPD at extension 2626 or from a non-campus phone at (718) 270-2626. For off-campus emergencies, please call 911. Quick reporting can make a critical difference in preventing potential incidents.
We also encourage you to take advantage of UPD’s free shuttle service whenever possible. To remain alert and aware of your environment, avoid distractions such as headphones, mobile phones, or texting while commuting.
For more details about the free UPD Shuttle Service, please visit our website: UPD Shuttle Services.
Stay safe and stay alert. Together, we can maintain a secure campus.
Violet O. Price, MLS Appointed as Interim Director of Library Services
Pascal James Imperato, M.D., Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and the Library Services Department,
announced the appointment of Violet O. Price, MLS, as Interim Director of Library Services and Chair of the Student Technology Fee, effective August 30, 2024.
For the past 25 years, Ms. Price has been an integral part of the Downstate library community, previously serving as the Head of Library Resources Management Services, where her leadership and dedication have left a lasting impact on the institution, its students, faculty, and the broader Downstate community.
In her new role, Ms. Price will continue to manage Library Resources Management while stepping into broader responsibilities, overseeing the entire library’s operations. With her vast experience and commitment to excellence, she can lead the library through this pivotal period.
Ms. Price earned her Master’s in Library Science from St. John’s University. She remained an active participant in prestigious organizations such as the State University of New York Librarians Association (SUNYLA), the Medical Library Association (MLA), and the New York Library Association (NYLA). Her roles as a speaker and committee member in these associations highlight her dedication to advancing the library profession.
Beyond her formal education, she has continually built on her expertise through specialized training, particularly in systematic reviews and leadership succession. Her extensive knowledge of medical and healthcare databases, such as TOXNET, PubMed, and MeSH, has further certified Ms. Price as a key figure in health sciences libraries.
Throughout her career, she has taken on various leadership roles within SUNY Downstate, progressing from Assistant Librarian to Sr. Assistant Librarian-Tenured. Ms. Price has earned numerous awards for her contributions, including the prestigious SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Librarianship, highlighting her exceptional work advancing library services and supporting academic growth.
Her active involvement in professional organizations, impressive track record in education and leadership, and ongoing commitment to advancing research and information literacy make her an invaluable asset to SUNY Downstate and the academic community.
Please join us in congratulating Violet O. Price on this well-deserved appointment and offering your support as she leads Library Services into a new chapter of growth and innovation!
Downstate Welcomes The Commons at the Cafeteria
We're excited to introduce the newly upgraded seating area at The Commons! With more space and stunning, large windows, it's a great spot to relax and enjoy your meal. This beautiful transformation of our cafeteria is designed for everyone—patients, students, staff, and visitors alike.
A special thanks to our incredible Facilities Management and Development team for making this project a reality with such care and efficiency. Take a look at some photos of the new space, and if you haven't already, stop by The Commons to experience it for yourself!
TriNetX at Downstate
Dear SUNY Downstate Clinicians, Researchers, and Research Community,
We are excited to announce that TriNetX is now live and available to support your research efforts at SUNY Downstate. This cutting-edge platform is accessible to all Downstate-employed individuals with research needs, offering robust data capabilities to enhance your work.
TriNetX is a global health research network that provides real-time access to de-identified patient data. It is designed to expedite the research process by offering researchers critical tools for data analysis. With TriNetX, you can efficiently access aggregated data, enabling you to identify patient cohorts, assess study feasibility, and generate insights to support your research objectives.
In addition to its powerful data capabilities, TriNetX can also help increase our visibility in industry-sponsored clinical trials by connecting us with potential study opportunities. Its comprehensive analytics position us as key players in the global research community, opening doors for new collaborations and partnerships.
The Office of Research Administration (ORA) at SUNY Downstate is proud to offer this powerful network to our researchers. If you are interested in leveraging TriNetX for your research, the Clinical Trials division within ORA is responsible for providing access to the network, as well as CITI, Responsible Conduct of Research, and TriNetX-specific training. Please reach out to us at ClinicalTrials@downstate.edu to discuss how TriNetX can support your projects.
We look forward to innovative research and collaborations that will emerge from the use of TriNetX at SUNY Downstate. Thank you for your dedication to advancing medical research and improving patient care.
Yihenew Abetu, MBA,CCRC
Director of Clinical Trials
Sharon L. Sealy
Exec. Director for ORA
W. Marcus Lambert, PhD
AVP for Research
David Christini, PhD
SVP for Research
David J. Christini, Ph.D. Appointed as Dean of the School of Graduate Studies
I am pleased to announce the appointment of David J. Christini, Ph.D.,Professor of
Physiology & Pharmacology, and Senior Vice President for Research as Dean of the School
of Graduate Studies (SGS), effective July 1, 2024. Dr. Christini served as Interim
Dean of SGS for the past two years.
Dr. Christini was selected from an outstanding group of finalists following a comprehensive two-year national search. The process was led by a Search Committee, which included both faculty and students, and was chaired by Dean of the College of Medicine F. Charles Brunicardi, M.D.
Dr. Christini brings extensive experience in graduate education, research, and leadership. Some of his career highlights include:
- Six years as part of the senior leadership team at Weill Cornell Graduate School, including two years as Vice Dean.
- Founding and leading the Tri-Institutional Ph.D. Program in Computational Biology and Medicine was NIH T32-funded, from 2003 to 2019.
- Chairing an NIH NIGMS T32 study section from 2017 to 2020, providing him a national perspective on best practices for biomedical science training.
As SGS Interim Dean, Dr. Christini spearheaded several impactful initiatives, including:
- Transitioning admissions to the BiomedCAS centralized application system, resulting in a threefold increase in applications.
- Restructuring the administrative team to introduce a Career & Professional Development role, all without expanding the budget or cutting services.
- Developing processes that enable students to complete their PhDs more efficiently, helping them enter the workforce sooner.
In addition to his new role as dean, Dr. Christini will continue serving as Senior Vice President for Research, overseeing the University’s broad research strategy and operations. He has held this role since joining Downstate in 2020.
This dual appointment reflects the inherent connection between research and graduate education, a hallmark of health sciences institutions. Dr. Christini’s extensive experience makes him ideally suited to lead SGS in cultivating the next generation of biomedical scientists.
Dr. Christini holds a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering from Boston University and completed his postdoctoral fellowship at Cornell University Medical College.
We are grateful for his leadership and look forward to the great things ahead.
NP Attestation UHD Communication
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued updated documentation, coding, and billing guidelines related to split or shared Evaluation and Management (E&M) services[1]. A split or shared E&M service is delivered in the facility setting and is performed in part by both a physician and an Advanced Practice Practitioner (APP) working for the same group/employer. Under these circumstances, either the physician or the APP, whomever performs the substantive portion of the visit, is eligible to bill for the service. The physician bills at 100% of the Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) and the APP bills at 85% of the PFS.[2]
At UHD, APP’s have assigned their billing rights to the hospital. In order to professionally bill a shared service, the Attending Physician must have either performed the substantive portion of the medical decision making and incorporate evidence of such in the record or must have spent more than 50% of the total visit time.
In order to ensure the appropriate documentation is incorporated into the record to support a professional bill for these services, effective September 10, 2024, HealthBridge will implement two new attestation statements; one to be used for the APP and the other to be used by the Attending Physician.
The APP should utilize the “Advanced Practice Practitioner (APP) Statement” which contains two options within the attestation:
- Time Based Attestation: The APP should insert the # of minutes spent on the total visit time;
- Substantive Portion Attestation: The APP should select whether they performed the substantive portion of the visit. The record documentation must support this attestation.
The APP must then select a ‘co-signing’ Attending so that the record is routed for the next level of signature. The Attending Physician should document the relevant documentation in the record and then select the “Attending Physician Statement for Mid-Levels Only”. This Attestation should NOT be confused with the PATH Statement that is required when a resident/ fellow documents in the record. The Attending Physician Statement for Mid- Levels Only contains two attestation options:
- Time-Based Attestation: The Attending should insert the number of minutes spent on the total visit time. Note: If the APP inserted a greater number of minutes than the Attending Physician, a professional bill under the attending physician cannot be dropped.
- Substantive Portion Attestation: If the Attending selects this option, the record must contain the support documentation to demonstrate that the Attending Physician did, in fact, perform the substantive portion of the medical decision making. A simple copy/ paste of the APP’s documentation with minor revisions will not support the ‘substantive portion’ requirement.
The Office of Compliance and Audit Services has developed training programs on Shared Split/ Incident To Services. APP’s and associated Attending Physicians who have not completed such training may request enrollment by emailing compliance@downstate.edu. Questions related to this topic may also be directed to the compliance email address.
For questions related to utilizing the HealthBridge attestations, please contact the HELP Desk at x4357.
CMS IOM Pub. 100-04 Medicare Claims Processing Manual, Chapter 12, section 30.6.18
There is also another type of shared service that is only performed in the outpatient/office setting called an Incident to service[2]. An Incident to service is delivered in the private practice/office setting and is performed by an APP under the supervision of an Attending, both working for the same group/employer. University Physicians of Brooklyn, Inc. (UPB) may bill a professional claim under the Attending as long as the APP is employed by/ partially salaried by UPB. See CMS IOM Pub. 100-04 Medicare Claims Processing Manual, Chapter 12, section 30.6.4.
Ethics Training is for Everyone...
Colleagues,
Executive Law Section 94 now MANDATES all State officers and employees take live ethics training every two years, with refresher online training occurring during the non-live training year.
The Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (COELIG) Training Team has released the September agency specific training for Downstate. The date and registration deadline are:
Thursday, September 12th (1:00 pm-3:00 pm)
- Register by Monday, September 9th
To register, you must email humanresources@downstate.edu by the deadline referenced above. We will confirm your registration and send you the link to join the meeting in advance of the scheduled date.
The session is conducted via Webex. You must have the app on your mobile device if you are using it to attend. Also, to receive credit for attendance, you must attend the entire session and not be late logging in.
Thank you and please let us know if you have any questions.
Campus Events and Demonstrations Standards and Procedures
Last academic year, many college and university campuses, including here at Downstate, were the sites of passionate debate. At SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University (Downstate), events and discussions were peaceful and free of the violence that disrupted many other universities. I want to express my appreciation for the many community members whose leadership made a collective and positive difference.
With the academic year underway, debates over continuing international conflicts will likely amplify, particularly with a closely contested US presidential election. We must ensure that Downstate remains unwaveringly committed to free speech and equally committed to providing everyone in our community with a safe environment free of discrimination.
I am writing to share the Downstate Health Sciences University Campus Events and Demonstrations Standards and Procedures, which clarify rules applicable to demonstrations and other campus events and the consequences for breaking them. This Guide reflects various existing policies. By assembling these policies into a single comprehensive document, we want to make it easier for everyone to become familiar with them, especially our students and faculty.
We have also updated our Policies on Identification Cards, Postings, Camping, and Use of Tents on Campus, and those regarding Freedom of Expression & Assembly for students.
Below is a crucial excerpt from our Guide:
“With these guidelines, we reinforce and reaffirm our commitment to open expression and, at the same time, ensure that protests, demonstrations, and other expressions of free speech are appropriately managed. These guidelines are not about speech content. The guidelines aim to enable free expression while allowing SUNY Downstate to deliver its core missions of teaching, research, service, and patient care without disruption.”
We will consistently enforce these rules in a viewpoint-neutral way. We will resist any efforts of various sides in these debates to win the University’s endorsement of its views.
Some of today’s debates touch on core identity issues and life and death. Many community members have friends or family in harm’s way—in the Middle East, at home, or elsewhere in the world. As a result, even if constitutionally protected, sharp disagreements can feel deeply hurtful and even frightening. The mental health challenges this poses are real, and no one should feel they must face them alone. I encourage anyone who feels they or others might benefit from Downstate’s many support services to reach out for help, and I encourage everyone to be mindful of friends or colleagues who may need support.
For students: Student Counseling, Student Affairs, the University Chaplain’s Office in University Hospital, or the Office of Student Life/Student Center,
For employees: The Employee Assistance Program or the University Chaplain’s Office in University Hospital
Finally, anyone who experiences threatening behavior or other emergencies should contact the University Police Department by calling (718) 270-2626 or by dialing 2626 from any campus phone. To report discrimination or discriminatory harassment, contact the Office of Institutional Equity at AskODI@downstate.edu or call (718) 270-1738.
A step we can all take today to sustain a campus climate of decency, civility, and respect is to familiarize ourselves with the Guide and commit to implementing these policies with collegiality consistent with our values. If we do so, Downstate will provide the welcoming community everyone on our campus deserves.
Thank you for your partnership and for all you do for Downstate.
Downstate Health Physicians Welcome The New Chief Financial Officer
We are proud to announce Thomas Nicolich as our new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Downstate Health Physicians. He will
be responsible for directing the fiscal functions of the Physician Practice Plan in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles issued by the Financial Accounting
Standards Board, other regulatory and advisory organizations, and in accordance with
financial management techniques and practices appropriate within non-profits. The
CFO at Downstate Health Physicians will direct the organization’s financial planning
and budgeting functions.
In his role, Mr. Nicolich will be developing and monitoring operating budgets and capital, including labor and productivity. Mr. Nicolich will also identify budget variances and trends, and will work with department leadership to understand and develop gap-closure plans, as well as review and ensure application of appropriate internal controls, compliance, and financial procedures. Another one of his numerous responsibilities will be to oversee and manage all employees in the Downstate Health Physicians Administration finance department.
Mr. Nicolich is a healthcare financial and operational executive, serving as Chief Financial Officer of several organizations supporting managed, professional, and paraprofessional care delivery spanning three decades. He is a strategic partner providing effective and innovative leadership, business development, and financial stewardship. His experience in healthcare brings a notable record of success with a proven ability to develop and implement operational and financial systems and processes, building out proper structure, improving quality, and financial outcomes in several settings including start-ups, as well as long-standing organizations.
As a Long Island native, Mr. Nicolich received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from SUNY Brockport in Brockport, NY.
Mr. Nicolich is located at the Basic Science Building in room 7-102 A, and can be reached via e-mail at Thomas.Nicolich@downstate.edu, by phone at 718-270-8357, and his mail stop is (MSC) 80.
Please join us in congratulating Mr. Nicolich on his new role at Downstate.
SUNY Downstate’s Partnership with Hospice of New York
As part of our ongoing dedication to community care, SUNY Downstate's University Hospital
at Downstate has broadened its offerings to include acute hospice care through a collaborative
partnership with Hospice of New York (HONY). This new collaboration ensures that our
patients will receive optimal care when faced with life-limiting illnesses. Patients
will now be able to access expert end-of-life support either in the comfort of their
own homes or within the confines of University Hospital at Downstate.
In this innovative partnership, individuals requiring General Inpatient Level hospice care can receive seamless services within the hospital premises. The specialized care provided by HONY extends to the patient and their family without any logistical barriers, ensuring they can promptly benefit from hospice services, including holistic support for their families.
This initiative offers intensified pain management and symptom relief services to patients, whether they are receiving care at home or in a long-term care facility. It aims to provide comprehensive care for hospice patients requiring short-term acute medical attention, regardless of their location within the hospital. Unlike traditional hospice agreements confined to specific areas, this approach ensures that patients receive all the benefits of hospice care tailored to their individual needs, regardless of their hospital placement.
This program accommodates patients transitioning from acute care hospitals or nursing homes who need ongoing management to attain comfort before transitioning to home-based hospice care. Additionally, it offers temporary intensive care for patients requiring more support than their families or caregivers can provide at home. For patients who may ultimately pass away in the hospital, this initiative offers a dignified solution, allowing them to spend their final moments in a private room surrounded by loved ones under specialized care.
Distinctive Downstate Elements:
This initiative ensures that the entire hospice care team comes to the patient's location, eliminating the need to transfer the patient to a specific unit. It represents a holistic approach to hospice and palliative care, encompassing various specialties across the enterprise.
All Downstate staff members, regardless of their department, undergo specialized training in end-of-life care, emphasizing the hospital's commitment to providing dignified and comfortable care as an integral part of its culture.
Hospice of New York (HONY) will conduct monthly training sessions and offer collaborative services, in addition to regular quality and leadership meetings.
The utilization of the COMFORT Cart provides additional comfort to patients and families at the bedside through music capabilities, bottled water, aromatherapy, flameless candles, and other sensory-soothing amenities.
Criteria for Eligibility:
- Active treatment required to manage pain or other symptoms.
- Continued close monitoring needed for unstable recurring medical conditions.
- Requirement for ongoing symptom management during the transition from an acute care hospital, stay to home care, or long-term care.
- Limited life expectancy with home care not feasible.
- Patient enrollment in HONY.
For more information on our new services provided by HONY at the hospital, please call 718-472-1999.
Payroll and Human Resources Departments Have Moved
We are pleased to announce that the Payroll and Human Resources departments have relocated to our new offices at 271 Lenox Road.
Effective immediately, all payroll and HR-related inquiries will be handled at this new location. Our dedicated staff is ready to assist you with any Payroll or Human Resources needs during our regular business hours (see below for hours).
Please update your records accordingly and feel free to visit us at our new address:
271 Lenox Road,
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(Between Nostrand & Rogers Ave.)
Mail stop numbers are:
MSC#53 (Human Resources)
MSC# 1191 (Benefits)
MSC #10 (Payroll)
For Payroll inquiries, you can email the Payroll Department at Payroll@Downstate.edu or call the Payroll main number: (718) 270-1139. If you need to drop off physical documents to payroll, you may do so during our business hours 10am-3pm.
For Human Resources inquiries, you can email the Department of Human Resources at HumanResources@downstate.edu or call the Human Resources main number: (718) 270-1191. If you need to drop off physical documents to Human Resources, you may do so during our normal business hours: 8am-5pm.
Thank you.
Register Today For An Upcoming AVERT Active Shooter Training
AVERT, short for Active Violence Emergency 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 in critical seconds during an event, and staff confidence needed to respond. University Hospital at Downstate is now a training center with 14 certified instructors that includes staff from Emergency Management, University Police, the HAZMAT team, and the ED.
Please RSVP by using the link below to register for an upcoming Active Shooter Training:
- Event Address: University Hospital at Downstate
- Exact location will be emailed after registration is complete
- For more information, contact Jennifer Guzman at Jennifer.Guzman@downstate.edu
- Register for an upcoming event here: https://downstate.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3Da7gRVrzTWnjzU
Corebridge Financial - Updated Flyer for October 2024
Now is a great time to take action for your financial future with Free Financial Planning
Schedule a time to meet to make sure you’re on track for the retirement you want.
When we meet, we can discuss:
- The benefits of enrolling in your workplace retirement plan
- How to boost your overall financial wellness via Financial Planning
- What your retirement income picture looks like – Thorough Financial analysis
- Your broader financial/retirement goals so we can put a plan in place to help you get there
We can meet in person at a time that is convenient for you.
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IN-PERSON Dates:
- Tuesday, October 1st
- Tuesday, October 15th
- Tuesday, October 29th
- Tuesday, November 12th
Time: 7:45 AM to 1:00 PM
(45 minute in-person appointments available)
Location: Downstate Student Library - 1st Floor OR your Office
VIRTUAL MEETING Dates:
- Thursday, October 3rd
- Monday, October 7th
- Thursday, October 17th
- Monday, October 21st
Location: Microsoft Teams Meeting
Link sent after registration
Will also accommodate by Email Request
Email richard.grofsick@corebridgefinancial.com for Virtual Meeting Request
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Upcoming Events
WellNYS Daily To-Do and Frontline Newsletter for October 2024
Fall has arrived! 🍁 As the crisp air settles in and the leaves begin to change, it's the perfect time to enjoy some fresh New York apples or even go apple picking with loved ones.
Please take a moment to read the October EAP Frontline Newsletter, where we raise awareness about important topics like Domestic & Gender-Based Violence and Breast Cancer. These are critical issues that touch many lives, and we encourage you to take a look and share the information. The newsletter is attached for your convenience.
Also, don't forget to check out the WellNYS Daily To-Do’s for October. This month, the focus is on embracing healthy habits by enjoying a delicious New York State apple! Whether you grab one on the go or spend a day apple picking, it's a great way to stay healthy and enjoy the season. See attached!
Have a good one!
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month!
Domestic Violence Awareness Month is an opportunity to start the conversation about this important societal issue. Domestic Violence (DV) or Gender-Based Violence (GBV) is a pattern of behavior in any relationship that is used to gain or maintain power and control over another individual. DV and GBV are perpetuated by the silence of the victims and the community as a whole. In October, we raise awareness to break the silence to help end the cycle of violence and abuse. We also show support to those impacted by letting them know that they are not alone.
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University has adopted our own Gender-Based Violence and the Workplace Policy.
Gender-Based Violence and the Workplace Policy
Trainings offered for the month of October include:
- Every week in October: Domestic Violence 101. Register today!
- Every Thursday in October:” LGBTQIA+ Webinar series. Register today!
While these trainings are not mandatory, they are a great way to stay equipped with up- to-date information. Whether you sign up for trainings, get acquainted with our Policy, or wear Purple, let’s show our support to the survivors of Domestic and Gender-Based Violence and our solidarity to this important cause.
For more information about New York State’s commitment to addressing issues related to domestic violence, please visit Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (ny.gov).
You may also contact Human Resources’ Domestic Violence Agency Liaison (DVAL), Nicole Sharpe, at ext. 3025 or at nicole.sharpe@downstate.edu with any inquiries.
Thank you.
Join Us for Our Rosh Hashanah Shofar Blowing
Thursday & Friday October 3-4, 2024
PHAB HALL
12:00 PM
Endocrine Education Day
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Registration Fee:$0
Mandatory Registration
Click Here to Register: HGFound.org/events
CONFERENCE DESCRIPTION:
Keeping up with medical breakthroughs and maintaining physicians fund of knowledge can be time-consuming, especially for rare medical conditions that general pediatricians do not manage daily. These patients are generally handled by subspecialists, leading to potential knowledge gaps. This activity is intended to revisit and provide up-to-date information on disorders affecting growth, such as precocious puberty, achondroplasia, and rickets, to increase awareness of the importance of early diagnosis and treatment. By doing this, we hope to improve medical care for children with potential growth disorders and prevent consequential growth disorders. Additionally, this activity may serve as a referral resource for our community.
TARGET AUDIENCE:
This course is designed for general pediatricians, pediatric endocrinologists, physician assistants, nurses, medical students, fellows, and residents.
ACCREDITATION STATEMENT:
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the State University of New York (SUNY), Downstate Health Sciences University and Human Growth Foundation. The State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University designates this internet live meeting for a maximum of 3.50 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ADA STATEMENT:
Special Needs: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University seeks to make this conference accessible to all. If you have a disability which might require special accommodations, please contact or e-mail your needs to: ocme@downstate.edu.
Brooklyn Free Clinic Comedy Night Charity Show
Friday, October 18, 2024
8PM
487 Atlantic Ave | Eastville Comedy
Join us for the 2024 Walk to End Alzheimer's
Sunday, October, 27 2024
10:00 AM
Join Downstate at Korean War Veterans Park (Cadman Plaza E., Cadman Plaza W, Brooklyn, NY 11201) on Sunday, October 27 for the 2024 Walk to End Alzheimer’s to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Association/New York City Chapter.
It’s a great way to spend the day with family, friends, and colleagues and a fun way to build camaraderie, meet new people from all areas of the Downstate community, get some exercise, AND raise funds for an important cause. Every dollar helps the Alzheimer's Association provide care and support to those facing Alzheimer's, all other dementia, and other neurocognitive disorders. Our goal is to raise $20,000 for this year’s Walk!
Here at Downstate, learn about what our Center of Excellence for Alzheimer’s Disease is doing to fight Alzheimer’s by providingintegrated, one-stop care for patients and caregivers.
To join Downstate or to support the event, visit:
Make an Appointment for our Blood Drive
Monday, October 28, 2024
12:00 pm – 6:00pm
SOHP Dean's Lecture Series -
5th Edition for Academic Year 2024-2025:
"Disability 101 for Healthcare Providers"
October 30, 2024
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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