Health Equity News

LGBTQ Care
Long Island health care networks reaching out to LGBTQ+ community, raising awareness of services
Medical services that support the LGBTQ+ community’s unique needs have become more widely available on Long Island in recent years, matching community members with the right provider remains critical to making them feel accepted.
Diversity in Business Award
SBUH Director of Patient Advocacy and Language Assistance Services among 2024 Diversity in Business Awards Winners
The Diversity in Business Awards highlight the outstanding achievements of professionals who actively support the growth of diversity and equality in the community.
Exceptional Women in Medicine
18 SBM physicians named “Exceptional Women in Medicine”
On March 12, Castle Connolly announced its 2024 Exceptional Women in Medicine list. This list recognizes female Top Doctors across the United States who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, expertise and dedication in their respective fields.
IACS Challenge Group photo
New IACS Challenge Celebrates Women and Girls in Science
As part of an initiative to celebrate the incredible scientific and engineering achievements of women, the Institute for Advanced Computational Science (IACS) at SBU introduced the IACS Challenge in honor of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science.
Health Equity Joint Commission
Joint Commission Health Care Equity Certification
This advanced certification from The Joint Commission is recognized nationally as The Gold Seal of Approval® in healthcare equity. It identifies Stony Brook as a top hospital in meeting specific and targeted standards that support patient and staff belongingness and engagement.
Black History Month
Black History Month: Resilience, Creativity and Cultural Legacy
Throughout February, Stony Brook University celebrates Black History Month and the theme of “African Americans and the Arts” through a series of events student-focused and interactive events for the campus community.