Apr. 24, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen
SUNY Downstate University Hospital will remain open — at least for now — after lawmakers reached a compromise with Governor Kathy Hochul during budget negotiations.
Apr. 24, 2024 By Jada Camille
Health professionals across the state are working to improve New York’s hidden health crisis, low organ donors enrollment, during National Donate Life Month.
Apr. 22, 2024 By Brooklyn Paper
The Vascular Institute of New York located in Borough Park since 1990 has recently been recognized as a Verified Outpatient Vascular-VP Center by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS).
Apr. 16, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen
More than 100 new and expectant parents were “showered” with gifts, resources, and good tidings at a community baby shower hosted by Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso on Saturday.
Apr. 4, 2024 By Dr. Tochi Malize New Yorkers are choking on the air we breathe. Increased air pollution is driving an asthma epidemic that continues to have a significant impact on children and families. As our leaders in Albany debate what to fund in this year’s budget, it is critical that they prioritize investments in clean energy…
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Mar. 27, 2024 By Winette Saunders & Jacqueline Martin If you’ve had a baby yourself, or are close to someone who has, you know that many new and expecting mothers and birthing people spend a lot of time preparing to make sure their newborn has everything they need. There are so many new items you…
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Mar. 6, 2024 By Adam Daly
The Met Council on Jewish Poverty, America’s largest Jewish charity dedicated to fighting poverty, announced Tuesday that it will distribute $1 million worth of halal food to pantries across the city during Ramadan this year.
Mar. 5, 2024 By Khari Edwards
As a native Brooklynite, I know firsthand the gem Downstate Hospital has been to our community. Over the years we have seen so many of our local healthcare facilities forced to operate over capacity and underfunded, but SUNY Downstate was always different, or so we thought.
Mar. 1, 2024 By Elena Okhotnikova Nearly 280,000 New Yorkers rely on a Managed Long Term Care plan for their care. Many of these members are among the state’s most at-risk residents, with multiple health conditions that require coordination of numerous services. This includes both physical health and home health care, long-term services and supports,…
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Jan. 24, 2024 By Isabel Song Beer After years of chronic underfunding and structural issues at SUNY Downstate University Hospital, Gov. Kathy Hochul has ordered the institution to come up with a wide-ranging plan to keep the facility above water — but the healthcare union United University Professions warns the plan could have devastating effects on hospital workers and patients, and may even force the hospital to close. SUNY Downstate Hospital —which is part of the second largest medical school in the state, and is the only state-run hospital in New York City — has been facing financial challenges for…
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