Stony Brook University Hospital Archives – Page 2 of 10

As NY starts to administer vaccines, Stony Brook Medicine pushes to become a vaccine distribution center

Alek Lewis & Matina DouzenisLong Island News Top StoryDecember 15, 2020

As the first round of COVID-19 vaccines reach New York State, Stony Brook Medicine is informing the community about vaccine development and pushing to become a distribution center in Suffolk County within the coming months.

The Weekly Wrap Up Ep. 13

Juliana SlocumMultimedia PodcastsOctober 21, 2020October 23, 2020

Stony Brook University Hospital is named a leader in LGBTQ+ healthcare. Arts and culture review the new Netflix series “Emily in Paris,” and opinions discuss President Trump’s executive order that stops diversity training in this episode.

Dr. Deborah Birx visits SBU to discuss university and hospital pandemic response

Alek LewisNews Top StoryOctober 12, 2020

Dr. Deborah Birx, the United States Coronavirus Task Force Response Coordinator, visited Stony Brook University on Wednesday, Oct. 7 for roundtable discussions with students, faculty and hospital staff about the university’s response to COVID-19.

“Thank you is not enough.” Workers rally at Stony Brook Hospital to request COVID-19 hazard pay

Rabia GursoyLong Island NewsJuly 31, 2020August 1, 2020

The “Heroes Don’t Get Zeros” rally and march in front of the Stony Brook University Hospital on July 22. Workers demanded that the administration pressure the SUNY Board of Trustees to secure hazard pay for essential healthcare employees.

SBU Hospital employees rally for pay

Rabia GursoyMultimedia PhotosJuly 27, 2020July 29, 2020

The rally and march, called “Heroes Don’t Get Zeros,” took place on Wednesday, July 22. Participants signed a petition calling on Stony Brook affiliated hospitals to secure $2,500 hazard pay for essential employees who have been working since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Social contracts should be respected within clubs too

Kraig KleinOp-eds OpinionsJuly 19, 2020July 25, 2020

I was the public relations officer for Dumbledore’s Army. However, the eBoard made a decision on July 10 and abused their power by supporting a political stance using the club’s name without the consent of club members.

Hundreds of locals gather in Stony Brook to protest police brutality

Alek LewisLong Island NewsJune 15, 2020

The protesters shouted phrases like “no justice, no peace,” “don’t shoot,” “silence is violence,” “Black Lives Matter” and responded to the chant “say their name” with the names of those who have lost their lives to police brutality.

Man charged for carrying explosives into Stony Brook University Hospital

Brianne LeddaBreaking News Police BlotterJune 10, 2020June 10, 2020

Responding bomb and canine unit officers confirmed that the man, 33-year-old Robert Roden, was carrying three explosive devices in his backpack when he was taken into custody on Tuesday night. Other reports from university police indicate that Roden was also carrying what appeared to be a BB gun.

University police investigate “suspicious package” near hospital

Brianne LeddaBreaking News Police BlotterJune 9, 2020June 10, 2020

This article was updated 6/10/2020 at 9:04 a.m. The Stony Brook University police investigated a “report of a suspicious package” at Stony Brook University Hospital on Tuesday night, according to…

Stony Brook University Hospital doctor suspects COVID-19 hit Suffolk County in February

Iryna ShkurhanLong Island News Top StoryMay 18, 2020May 19, 2020

The suspected COVID-19 patient showed symptoms of an upper respiratory tract infection and had recently traveled to China, according to Dr. Adam J. Singer.