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HSL Hosts 28th Annual Faculty Author Recognition | The year 2020 was like no other but NYMC faculty rose to the occasion on many levels including scholarly publications. It was a prolific year with more than 800 faculty citations including 747 articles, four books and 55 book chapters. Ninety-four of the articles published were related to COVID-19. These achievements were celebrated at the 28th Annual Faculty Author Celebration hosted by the Health Sciences Library (HSL) via a webinar on December 15. Read the full article and view the complete awards list and video. | | |
NYMC and TCUS Host 16th COVID-19 Symposium | The 16th COVID-19 Symposium offered an opportunity to not only look ahead at the challenges presented by the the pandemic, but to look back and appreciate the progress and knowledge that has been attained in the two years since the initial reports of the infectious disease in China first appeared. The online symposium, presented by NYMC and TCUS on December 16, examined the emerging Omicron variant, new potential treatments and a look at what a return to an in-person work environment could entail. Read the full article on the symposium and view the video. | |
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Donate Life Club Hosts Successful Blood Drive with Record Turnout | NYMC Donate Life Club continued to build on their momentum, collecting a record number of donations at the December 13th blood drive, and achieving the highest number of donations in four years. Students eagerly awaited their turns in the Willner Atrium Lobby in the Medical Education Center as they embraced the holiday spirit of giving when the blood supply is dangerously low. Read the full article on the blood drive. | | |
Be sure to take advantage of the ways NYMC supports its role as a United Nations Sustainable Development Goal Hub for Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being. Padmini Murthy, M.D., M.P.H., M.S., FRSPH CHES, professor of public health and global health director, and Amy Ansehl, D.N.P., R.N., M.S.N., FNP-BC, associate dean, student experience, director, applied practice experience, and associate professor of public health, the official liaisons to the United Nations Academic Impact for this initiative, suggest taking the weekly yoga class offered via Zoom; working out at the Dr. Edward F. and Mrs. Anna M. Asprinio Fitness Center; enjoying the healthy choices available at Doc’s Café or utilizing Family Friendly Campus Resources, a repository of information available on TouroOne, to help with work-life balance. | |
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EVENTS ON THE NYMC CALENDAR | | |
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NYMC Town Hall
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
12:30 p.m. • Register here
Join New York Medical College (NYMC) and Touro College of Dental Medicine (TCDM) for a State of the Campus update. All students, faculty and employees, are welcome.
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Wednesday, January 12, 2021
4:00 p.m. • 19 Skyline Drive, Auditorium
Viewing is also available online. Register for the webinar here.
WMCHealth COVID-19 Experience by Michael D. Israel, president and CEO, WMCHealth, and assistant professor of medicine, distinguished visiting professor of public health, NYMC
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COVID-19 Vaccines for Children Ages 5-11, Boosters and Flu Vaccines, Are Available at the NYMC Family Health Center | Contact the Family Health Center at (914) 828-0435 to make an appointment, although walk-ins are welcome. | | | |
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Located outside of the Alumni House at 20 Sunshine Cottage Road, the pantry is stocked with non-perishable food items and other items donated by the NYMC community. | | | |
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Yoga Class for Faculty and Staff | |
Virtual yoga class led by certified yoga instructor Mary Butler-Fink.
Mondays • 5:30 p.m. • Zoom
Meeting ID: 489 054 8060; Password: YOGA
One tap mobile +19292056099 (for dial in)
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