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NYMC Celebrates Visionary Public Health Leaders at Annual Founder’s Dinner
The 2024 Founder’s Dinner was a night to remember at the scenic Surf Club on the Sound in New Rochelle, New York, on September 26.
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NYMC.edu Gets a Makeover
The newly redesigned NYMC.edu website is now live. This long-anticipated update brings a fresh, modern look and enhanced functionality to our online presence. The development of this new site has been a monumental collaborative effort, spearheaded by the Office of Public Relations and the Touro University Department of Online Services. Together with the dedicated input from administration, faculty, students, and staff across all of our schools, the new website creates a digital experience that truly reflects the spirit and excellence of NYMC.
This redesigned website offers several key improvements:
- Streamlined navigation for a simpler, more intuitive browsing experience.
- Fresh aesthetic that aligns with NYMC’s branding while showcasing our integral role within the Touro University system. The new look is professional, modern, and a true reflection of our commitment to excellence.
- Enhanced content with a particular focus on engaging prospective students and the general public. This update ensures that our message is clear, compelling, and accessible to all.
Additional enhancements, including updated videos and the integration of up-to-date faculty lists directly from Banner, are slated for the future.
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TCDM Expands to New Mexico
On September 25, Touro College of Dental Medicine (TCDM) broke ground on a new clinical facility in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on the campus of Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute. Touro Dental Health New Mexico will provide 200 TCDM students a new dental practice location with a planned opening in May 2025.
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NYMC Places Fourth in the 2024 American Heart Association Westchester Heart Walk
On September 28, NYMC came in fourth place out of 29 companies, and raised more than $6,000 in the American Heart Association Westchester Heart Walk. Regarding fundraising, Stefania Bonanni, left, director of operational support and designated school official for the School of Health Sciences and Practice, came in second place, and Bonnie Gurran-Heindl, right, chief budget officer, came in sixth out of 438 participants. NYMC achieved another year of success to help battle heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular issues.
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Together in Wellness: An Immersive Experience for Mind, Body, and Community
The Office of Student Mental Health and Wellness hosted an immersive "Together in Wellness" experience on September 30, where students connected with a wide range of wellness resources. Partnering with organizations including the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Pure Barre, Rivia Mind, Teladoc Health, The LOFT: LGBTQ+ Community Center, and Westchester Community Opportunity Program, the event provided a holistic approach to mental and physical well-being. Students learned from wellness instructors about yoga, meditation, and self-defense, fostering a deeper connection to mindfulness and community. Students met with the College's wellness ambassadors, participated in a relaxing yoga session, and enjoyed a friendly game of corn hole.
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Chavi Eve Karkowsky, M.D., Shares Powerful Stories and Insights on High-Risk Pregnancy During Community Book Discussion
On September 24, the Phillip Capozzi, M.D., Library hosted a compelling book reading by Chavi Eve Karkowsky, M.D., center, a high-risk obstetrician and vice chair of clinical affairs of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. Dr. Karkowsky read excerpts from her book High Risk: Stories of Pregnancy, Birth, and the Unexpected, sharing powerful stories of patients making some of the most difficult decisions of their lives—decisions with lasting impacts on their babies. Drawing from her decades of experience in maternal-fetal medicine, Dr. Karkowsky explored the complex and often unseen side of pregnancy and childbirth. “My work offers a window into the darkest and lightest corners of people’s lives, into the extremes of human experience,” she writes in High Risk, a timely and unflinching narrative that illuminates both the beauty and the hardships that come with high-risk pregnancies. In addition to recounting personal patient stories, Dr. Karkowsky addressed critical societal issues such as the alarming rise in maternal mortality rates, the growing trend of home births, and the historical implications of involuntary sterilization. Her storytelling painted a vivid picture of the challenges, joys, and systemic complexities surrounding reproductive care.
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Students, Staff, and Faculty Find Relief at Pet the Stress Away Event
On September 19, Big Mac and McFlurry, two playful four-month-old puppies from Paws Crossed Animal Rescue, brought joy and relaxation to students, staff, and faculty at 19 Skyline Drive. Hosted by the Office of Student Mental Health and Wellness, the Pet the Stress Away event provided a much-needed break, where attendees could enjoy sweet treats and engage in therapeutic puppy cuddles. Along with canine companionship, guests received pamphlets offering tips for managing stress.
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10 Things You Can Do for Your Mental Health
Robin Hershkowitz, M.S.W., LCSW-R, associate vice chancellor of the Office of Student Mental Health and Wellness and clinical assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, shares ways to take care of your mental health for World Mental Health Day.
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Study Highlights Racial Inequities in Foster Care Placement Following Non-Accidental Trauma
A study conducted by NYMC faculty and students, including Irim Salik, M.D., left, associate professor of anesthesiology and co-author of the study, and Sonali Dadoo, SOM Class of 2025, right, found that neighborhood disadvantage—marked by a lack of economic and social resources—is an independent predictor of discharge to foster care.
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Are you up for a campus challenge? Find the footman on campus and one lucky winner will earn an NYMC t-shirt! Sharpen your detective skills by following the clues on our social media.
Note: You can win only once, and if you found the Frog Footman last time, you won't be able to participate again. Only one winner per find. To claim your prize, reach out to the Office of Public Relations at public_relations@nymc.edu.
Good luck, and happy hunting.
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Samantha Behar, assistant director of admissions in the SHSP, was named a 40 Under 40 Rising Star by the Business Council of Westchester. She was recognized for her leadership, foresight, and vision for the future of Westchester at a reception at Westchester County Airport on September 17.
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Padmini Murthy, M.D., M.P.H., M.S., FAMWA, FRSPH, professor of public health and director of global health, seated left, was an invited guest representing NYMC and as global health lead for the American Medical Women's Association at an official handover ceremony on September 17, in Nassau, Bahamas, under the auspices of the Office of the Spouse of the Prime Minister of Bahamas, Ann Marie Davis, seated center. The project highlights the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 3, to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages, for which the SHSP is the designated hub. Also pictured are back row from left: Alex Storr, chair of the Disaster Risk Management Authority; Hon. Myles Kentworth LaRoda, Minister of Social Services, Information and Broadcasting; Hon. Leon Lundy, State Minister for Disaster Risk Management; Hon. Michael Darville, Minister of Health and Wellness; and Jing Zhao Cesarone, seated right, chief executive officer, Global CSR Foundation.
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Anthony Sozzo, M.A., M.S.Ed., associate dean for student affairs and director of student financial planning and student activities, was an invited panelist for the Federal Student Aid’s (FSA, an Office of the U.S. Department of Education) Birds of a Feather Virtual Meeting on September 26. He facilitated discussions on key issues for the Department of Education to review and address. This event involved graduate and professional schools from across the country, with hundreds of institutions represented.
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Katharine Yamulla, M.A., CHSE, assistant dean of clinical skills education and assessment, director of the Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, and instructor of medicine, was named one of Westfair Business Journal’s 2024 Women Innovators recognizing female leadership who take initiative, drive positive change and redefine the workplace experience across all industries. She was honored at an event at Rolling Hills Country Club in Wilton, Connecticut, on September 19.
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Updates
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From the Office of General Counsel, September 30, 2024
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September 15 through October 15 marks Hispanic Heritage Month. Gilbert Ortiz, M.D., Class of 1960, was a pioneering figure in medical and community organizations. He played a key role in founding what is now the Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA). In 1973, Dr. Ortiz was a founding medical advisor to the Boricua Health Organization, which later merged with other student groups to become LMSA. Additionally, he was a founder of Aspira, a Puerto Rican youth organization, and served as chair of its board.
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Reunion Weekend 2024
Saturday, November 2 • 7:45 p.m.
19 Skyline Drive
Sunday, November 3 • 10:30 a.m.
19 Skyline Drive, Basic Sciences Building, and 7 Dana Rd.
Reconnect and reminisce with fellow NYMC alumni. We extend a warm invitation to all alumni from our three schools to celebrate the milestone classes ending in ’4 and ’9 and mark the golden and silver anniversaries of the Classes of 1974 and 1999.
Call for Class Chairs. Encourage your classmates from each of our three schools to celebrate the classes ending in '4 and '9. Contact Bernadette Bauer, Manager of Alumni Engagement, at (914) 594-2731 or bbauer2@nymc.edu.
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EVENTS ON THE NYMC CALENDAR | |
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Mild Initial Clinical Course Seen for COVID-19 Vaccine-Linked Myocarditis
Health Day - 9/19/24
Supriya S. Jain, M.D., clinical associate professor of pediatrics and radiology
Women business leaders driven to move forward
Westfair Business Journal - 9/22/24
Katharine Yamulla, M.A., CHSE, assistant dean of clinical skills education and assessment, director of the Clinical Skills and Simulation Center, and instructor of medicine
Mohegan Lake Toddler Receives Life-Saving Kidney Transplant
The Examiner News - 9/25/24
Sonia Solomon, D.O., assistant professor of pediatrics
Gregory R. Veillette, M.D., assistant professor of surgery
FDA approves 1st new drug for schizophrenia in more than 30 years
ABC News - 9/26/24
Leslie Citrome, M.D., M.P.H., clinical professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences
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63 Hispanic and Latino leaders to know | 2024
Becker’s Hospital Review - 9/20/24
Julio A. Panza, M.D., professor of medicine
Mild Initial Clinical Course Seen for COVID-19 Vaccine-Linked Myocarditis
Pulmonology Advisor - 9/20/24
Supriya S. Jain, M.D., clinical associate professor of pediatrics and radiology
How kidney donation helped Mohegan Lake toddler get her 'sassy' back
LoHud - 9/20/24
Sonia Solomon, D.O., assistant professor of pediatrics
Gregory R. Veillette, M.D., assistant professor of surgery
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Touro College of Dental Medicine Breaks Ground in Albuquerque - September 25, 2024
One Albuquerque Media (GOV-TV) - 9/25/24
Patricia Salkin, J.D., senior vice president for academic affairs and provost of the graduate and professional divisions, TU
Rabbi Moshe Krupka, M.S., executive vice president and university ombudsman, TU
Alan Kadish, M.D., president of NYMC and TU
Ronnie Meyers, D.D.S., TCDM dean and professor of dental medicine
Touro University breaks ground on 1st dental school in New Mexico
Becker’s Dental and DSO Review - 9/26/24
TCDM
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Wish You Could Sleep? You’re Not Alone
Jewish Link - 9/26/24
Lauren Levi, D.M.D., M.S., director of orofacial pain, headache, and sleep, and assistant professor of dental medicine, TCDM
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