Health Equity News
Health Sciences Faculty Joins Mission to Cape Verde
On New Year’s Eve, Whitton received a phone call from the team leader for a RAD-AID International mission to Cape Verde, Africa, inviting him to join their team — and that he would need to be ready to go in two weeks.
Women's History Month at SBU: Inspiring Future Generations
Throughout March, Stony Brook University is celebrating Women’s History Month, an annual tradition that highlights the achievements of women, raises awareness against bias and promotes social action for equality.
Dr. Linda Mermelstein Receives Community Champion Honor
The Long Island Health Collaborative (LIHC) bestowed its 2nd Annual Community Champion designation upon Linda Mermelstein, MD, MPH, Associate Director for Community Outreach and Engagement, Stony Brook Cancer Center, at their quarterly Collaborative meeting this past December.
Black History 101 Mobile Museum Brings the Past to Life
The Black History 101 Mobile Museum visited Stony Brook University on February 27, offering students, faculty and staff the opportunity to engage with a collection of artifacts that tell the story of the African American experience.
New Test for Cervical Cancer Tackles Healthcare Inequalities
A research project at Stony Brook University aimed to break barriers for cervical cancer diagnostics received a grant from the Prevent Cancer Foundation.
Stony Brook Medicine Partners With Suffolk Academy of Medicine for Galentine’s Women’s Health Fair
RIVERHEAD, NY, January 29, 2025 – Stony Brook Medicine (SBM) is partnering with the Suffolk Academy of Medicine to host a Galentine’s Women’s Health Fair aimed at empowering women in Suffolk County...