Steven Keehner, Author at The Statesman

Stony Brook University hospitals named leaders in LGBTQ healthcare

Steven KeehnerNewsOctober 11, 2020

Two Stony Brook University hospitals have been named leaders in LGBTQ healthcare, according to the 2020 Healthcare Equality Index. The index grades facilities based on their commitment to meeting the LGBTQ community’s needs.

Despite Harris’ strong showcase, the VP Debate ends in a near draw

Steven KeehnerOp-eds OpinionsOctober 10, 2020October 11, 2020

#OPINION: After the disaster that was the first presidential debate, the debate between vice presidential candidates followed the agreed debate format, and covered issues including COVID-19, racial justice and healthcare.

Student created social work project, Gifts of Gab, helps ease social isolation during the pandemic

Steven KeehnerMental Health 2020 News Special IssuesOctober 4, 2020October 9, 2020

On August 20, Gifts of Gab, a student-created social work project that aims to ease social isolation through remote conversation made its academic journal debut.

It’s okay to not be okay

Steven KeehnerMental Health 2020 Op-eds Opinions Special IssuesOctober 4, 2020October 6, 2020

#OPINION September is National Suicide Awareness Prevention Month, and it seems more relevant to state this now: there is nothing wrong with having mental health problems.

The loser of the first Presidential Debate? Us.

Steven KeehnerOp-eds OpinionsSeptember 30, 2020October 1, 2020

#OPINION: To anybody who expected a sophisticated, respectful and educational discussion between former Vice President Joe Biden and current President Donald Trump: really?

Citing a problematic past, SBU students seek to rename Sanger College

Steven KeehnerNews Student LifeSeptember 30, 2020October 1, 2020

Students at Stony Brook University are leading the Rename Sanger Initiative to rename Sanger College, citing its namesake’s beliefs in eugenics as contradictory to the school’s values.