The School of Health Sciences and Practices (SHSP) hosted a special presentation on January 12 as part of its Dean’s Distinguished Leadership Lecture Series. This year’s keynote speaker, Michael D. Israel, left, president and chief executive officer of WMCHealth, who is also assistant professor of medicine and distinguished visiting professor of public health at NYMC, presented on Westchester Medical Center’s (WMC) impressive response to the initial COVID-19 outbreak, their continued adaptations to the pandemic and plans for expansion in the coming years. Read the full article and watch the video.

The NYMC Campus Shuttle operated by the Office of Public Safety will resume operations on Tuesday, January 18 with a new schedule and route. The Campus Shuttle will operate Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from 8:15 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m. to approximately 5:30 p.m. or the beginning of Shabbos, whichever is earlier. The shuttle will stop at 19 Skyline Drive on the 9A side, Sunshine Cottage and Westchester Medical Center. Read the full article on the campus shuttle. 

With support from a Touro College and University System (TCUS) Student Research Fellowship Program grant, Mohammad Yasir Khan, center, a Master of Science (M.S.) student in the Department of Pharmacology, had the opportunity to spend the last few months working on diabetes research in the lab of Jerry L. Nadler, M.D., left, SOM dean and professor of pharmacology and of medicine. Read the full article on Mr. Khan’s fellowship grant and research.

The NYMC Finance Department plays an integral role at the College, overseeing every major monetary transaction. The Department encompasses the Budget Office, Bursar, Controller’s Office, Purchasing Office, Registrar and Student Financial Planning and ensures that transactions are reported and processed through the proper channels. Adam D. Hammerman, M.B.A., vice president and chief financial officer, leads the Department and broke down the duties of his finance team.

Dana Mordue, Ph.D., vice chancellor for middle states accreditation and associate professor of pathology, microbiology and immunology, presented “Babesia: the tick-borne malaria-like parasite in your backyard," at the Stony Brook School of Medicine Department of Medicine Research Seminar on January 7.

From the Health Sciences Library: It is time to submit publications for the 2021 Faculty Bibliography. Inclusion in the bibliography highlights scholarly contributions at NYMC, while enhancing the discoverability of citations via online search engines. Citations will also be included in NYMC’s institutional repository, where authors can track usage as well as social media and news mentions of their work. Peruse the 2020 Faculty Bibliography and author awards.  

Contact the Family Health Center at (914) 828-0435 to make an appointment, although walk-ins are welcome.

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.

Virtual yoga class led by certified yoga instructor Mary Butler-Fink.

Mondays  • 5:30 p.m.  •  Zoom

Meeting ID: 489 054 8060; Password: YOGA

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