Health Equity News

Diversity in Business Award
SBUH Director of Patient Advocacy and Language Assistance Services among 2024 Diversity in Business Awards Winners
The Diversity in Business Awards highlight the outstanding achievements of professionals who actively support the growth of diversity and equality in the community.
Exceptional Women in Medicine
18 SBM physicians named 鈥淓xceptional Women in Medicine鈥
On March 12, Castle Connolly announced its 2024 Exceptional Women in Medicine list. This list recognizes female Top Doctors across the United States who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, expertise and dedication in their respective fields.
IACS Challenge Group photo
New IACS Challenge Celebrates Women and Girls in Science
As part of an initiative to celebrate the incredible scientific and engineering achievements of women, the Institute for Advanced Computational Science (IACS) at SBU introduced the IACS Challenge in honor of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science.
Health Equity Joint Commission
Joint Commission Health Care Equity Certification
This advanced certification from The Joint Commission is recognized nationally as The Gold Seal of Approval庐 in healthcare equity. It identifies Stony Brook as a top hospital in meeting specific and targeted standards that support patient and staff belongingness and engagement.
Black History Month
Black History Month: Resilience, Creativity and Cultural Legacy
Throughout February, Stony Brook University celebrates Black History Month and the theme of 鈥淎frican Americans and the Arts鈥 through a series of events student-focused and interactive events for the campus community.
Brooke Ellison, associate professor in Stony Brook University鈥檚 School of Health Professions
Brooke Ellison, Associate Professor and Medical Ethics Expert, Dies at 45
Brooke Ellison, associate professor in Stony Brook University鈥檚 School of Health Professions, health policy and medical ethics expert, leader in stem cell research and passionate advocate for the disabled, died February 4 at the age of 45.