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Northwell Health’s Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research establishes first Professor in Women’s Health Research, boosting national movement to close gender gaps

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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Thanks to a generous endowment from women’s health advocates and philanthropists Iris and Saul Katz, Northwell Health and its home of medical research, the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research , have established the Iris and Saul Katz Professor in Women’s Health Research in response to a national movement aimed at addressing the health care disparities facing women.

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  • Thanks to a generous endowment from women’s health advocates and philanthropists Iris and Saul Katz, Northwell Health and its home of medical research, the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research , have established the Iris and Saul Katz Professor in Women’s Health Research in response to a national movement aimed at addressing the health care disparities facing women.
  • “While women’s health is now recognized as a national priority, Northwell has been addressing this issue for more than 15 years by creating solutions to close health gaps through the Katz Institute for Women’s Health , a network of more than 750 dedicated women’s health experts,” said Stacey E. Rosen, MD , executive director of the Katz Institute for Women’s Health, senior vice president of women’s health at Northwell and the Partners Council Professor of Women’s Health.
  • With more than 25 years of experience at North Shore University Hospital (NSUH) in Manhasset, she specializes in health equity, precision medicine and community-engaged research.
  • Cohn is highly regarded as a nurse-scientist and a champion for women’s health and medical research,” said Kevin J. Tracey, MD , president and CEO of the Feinstein Institutes and the Karches Family Distinguished Chair in Medical Research.

American Liver Foundation Celebrates Donate Life Month with New Patient Resources, Programs and Support

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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April is Donate Life Month and American Liver Foundation (ALF) has new patient resources, programs and support available to all liver transplant patients and the caregivers supporting them.

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  • April is Donate Life Month and American Liver Foundation (ALF) has new patient resources, programs and support available to all liver transplant patients and the caregivers supporting them.
  • "An informed patient is critically important to making the best decisions about care and ensuring the most favorable outcomes," said Lorraine Stiehl, Chief Executive Officer, American Liver Foundation and caregiver to a transplant recipient.
  • Liver patients, families and loved ones are invited to celebrate the gift of life and the importance of liver transplantation.
  • Throughout Donate Life Month ALF encourages patients, caregivers and organ donors to be part of the national conversation!

The Inner Circle acknowledges Amir A. Rasheed as a Distinguished Healthcare Professional

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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SUGARLAND, Texas, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Amir A. Rasheed is acknowledged as a Distinguished Healthcare Professional for his contributions to the fields of Oncology and Hematology.

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  • SUGARLAND, Texas, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Amir A. Rasheed is acknowledged as a Distinguished Healthcare Professional for his contributions to the fields of Oncology and Hematology.
  • Dr. Rasheed pursued his medical education at Dow Medical College where he earned a medical degree.
  • He then relocated to the United States to complete a residency in internal medicine at the State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn.
  • Known for his compassionate care and clinical excellence, Dr. Rasheed has dedicated his life to delivering the highest standard of quality care to his patients.

North Shore University Hospital completes $560M surgical tower

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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Seventy years after North Shore University Hospital (NSUH) first opened its doors, the Level I trauma center and quaternary care teaching hospital today announced the completion of the Petrocelli Surgical Pavilion, a landmark decades-long project that will transform health care in the region.

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  • Seventy years after North Shore University Hospital (NSUH) first opened its doors, the Level I trauma center and quaternary care teaching hospital today announced the completion of the Petrocelli Surgical Pavilion, a landmark decades-long project that will transform health care in the region.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240201960010/en/
    Northwell Health CEO Michael Dowling (with scissors) and Trustee Chair Margaret Crotty (right) surrounded by Northwell leaders and members of the Petrocelli family at the dedication of the $560 million Petrocelli Surgical Pavilion at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, NY.
  • In 2023, CMS gave the hospital its highest 5-star rating while US News & World Report named the hospital No.
  • “North Shore University Hospital has made tremendous strides from its roots as a small community hospital.

Lawrence Phillips, MD, FASNC, Installed as ASNC's President for 2024

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Monday, January 8, 2024
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FAIRFAX, Va., Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lawrence Phillips, MD, FASNC, director of nuclear cardiology and medical director for outpatient cardiology at NYU Langone Health, was installed as president of the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC). He will serve as leader of the organization for the next year. Dr. Phillips is an associate professor of medicine in the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology and associate director of the training program in cardiovascular diseases at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. He launched his presidential term with an editorial urging nuclear cardiology professionals to view their field as "a team sport" and embrace education and quality improvement efforts that will unlock the field's potential for the future. His President's Message is published online in the Journal of Nuclear Cardiology.

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  • FAIRFAX, Va., Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lawrence Phillips, MD, FASNC, director of nuclear cardiology and medical director for outpatient cardiology at NYU Langone Health, was installed as president of the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC).
  • His President's Message is published online in the Journal of Nuclear Cardiology.
  • He completed his internal medicine residency and cardiovascular training fellowship at North Shore University Hospital in New York.
  • For nuclear cardiology news, follow Dr. Phillips on X (formerly Twitter) at @LPhillipsMD and @MyASNC.

Dr. Alan Kivitz to Chair XBiotech’s Natrunix Program in Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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is now Lead Investigator & Study Chairman for its clinical research program for Natrunix in Rheumatoid Arthritis.

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  • is now Lead Investigator & Study Chairman for its clinical research program for Natrunix in Rheumatoid Arthritis.
  • The company has now enrolled about 33% of the 210 patients it is recruiting for a Phase II, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Randomized study, examining Natrunix in combination with methotrexate for the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis.
  • I am excited to be part of a clinical trial program studying a novel approach to RA.”
    Dr. Kivitz has had a prodigious medical career treating arthritis and rheumatic diseases.
  • Dr. Kivitz has authored over 500 research articles, abstracts, and clinical studies relating to osteoarthritis, osteoporosis and rheumatoid arthritis and has lectured on his findings around the world.

Northwell Opens $52M Cancer Center, Multispecialty Practice in Queens

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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As part of the new cancer center, Queens Medical Associates (QMA), a member of the Northwell Health Cancer Institute, will move its highly regarded hematology and oncology practice, located in Fresh Meadows for over 30 years, to Rego Park.

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  • As part of the new cancer center, Queens Medical Associates (QMA), a member of the Northwell Health Cancer Institute, will move its highly regarded hematology and oncology practice, located in Fresh Meadows for over 30 years, to Rego Park.
  • Northwell treats about 19,000 New Yorkers with cancer each year, more than any other cancer provider in the state.
  • “We’re excited to open a new outpatient cancer center in the heart of Queens to deliver the best cancer care close to where people live,” said Richard Barakat, MD , physician-in-chief and executive director of the Northwell Health Cancer Institute.
  • “Northwell is uniquely positioned to care for patients in Queens – one of the most diverse places in the country.

Feinstein Institutes’ Chad Bouton receives Tesla Innovator of the Year Award

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Monday, November 20, 2023
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Northwell Health and The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research’s Chad Bouton received the Tesla Innovator of the Year Award from the Tesla Science Center at Wardenclyffe.

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  • Northwell Health and The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research’s Chad Bouton received the Tesla Innovator of the Year Award from the Tesla Science Center at Wardenclyffe.
  • The award was given to him during the Annual Tesla Legacy Gala on November 16 at Flowerfields in St. James, NY.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231120274523/en/
    Chad Bouton (right) is handed the 2023 Tesla Innovator of the Year Award from Marc Alessi, executive director of the Tesla Science Center at Wardenclyffe during its Tesla Legacy Gala.
  • “It is a privilege to receive this award from the Tesla Science Center at Wardenclyffe.

Northwell Receives Largest Single Gift in Its History From Victoria and Lloyd Goldman to Support Expansion in Manhattan

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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In gratitude for a significant gift from Victoria and Lloyd Goldman — the largest single gift in Northwell’s history — Northwell Health will name its new medical pavilion under construction on the Upper East Side of Manhattan the Victoria and Lloyd Goldman Medical Pavilion.

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  • In gratitude for a significant gift from Victoria and Lloyd Goldman — the largest single gift in Northwell’s history — Northwell Health will name its new medical pavilion under construction on the Upper East Side of Manhattan the Victoria and Lloyd Goldman Medical Pavilion.
  • The gift was announced at Northwell’s annual Constellation Gala held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on November 14th and includes an endowment to establish the Victoria and Lloyd Goldman Professorship.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231115848930/en/
    L-r: Northwell President and CEO Michael J. Dowling and benefactors Lloyd and Victoria Goldman stand beside a model of the future Victoria and Lloyd Goldman Medical Pavilion, which is slated to open on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in 2026.
  • The undisclosed gift amount contributes toward the $450 million, 15-floor, 200,000-square-foot complex, which is slated to open in 2026.

Thomas Jefferson University Names Said Ibrahim, MD, MBA, MPH the Anthony F. and Gertrude M. DePalma Dean of Sidney Kimmel Medical College

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On December 1, Jefferson welcomed newly appointed Anthony F. and Gertrude M. DePalma Dean of Thomas Jefferson University's esteemed Sidney Kimmel Medical College and president of Jefferson University Physicians (JUP), Said Ibrahim, MD, MBA, MPH. Dr. Ibrahim is an internal medicine physician who has served as a primary care doctor, educator, administrator, and clinician investigator, brings a wealth of higher education, research and healthcare experience to this crucial leadership role, and is nationally recognized for his efforts to combat health disparities.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On December 1, Jefferson welcomed newly appointed Anthony F. and Gertrude M. DePalma Dean of Thomas Jefferson University's esteemed Sidney Kimmel Medical College and president of Jefferson University Physicians (JUP), Said Ibrahim, MD, MBA, MPH.
  • "Dr. Ibrahim has demonstrated a strong commitment to fostering innovation, collaboration and inclusivity within the medical community," said Susan Aldridge, PhD, Interim President of Thomas Jefferson University.
  • As Dean, Dr. Ibrahim will build upon the existing collaborative, transdisciplinary, and vibrant culture to further position the Sidney Kimmel Medical College and Jefferson Health as a premier academic healthcare institution in Philadelphia and beyond.
  • Dr. Ibrahim received his Bachelor's degree from Oberlin College and his Medical degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.