MSSNY Member Recognized as Suffolk County Healthcare Hero
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Physician leadership continues to make a meaningful difference both inside and outside the clinical setting. MSSNY proudly congratulates member Dr. Camile A. Gooden-Bost, who has been recognized by Suffolk County Legislator Rebecca Sanin as District 16’s 2026 Healthcare Hero for her exceptional commitment to advancing health equity, improving patient outcomes, and expanding access to quality healthcare throughout Suffolk County.
A MSSNY member since 2020 and Secretary of the Suffolk County Medical Society, Dr. Gooden-Bost has dedicated more than a decade to caring for patients while championing initiatives that improve healthcare quality and access. As Physician Advisor at NYU Langone Hospital–Suffolk, she helps lead quality improvement efforts and co-chairs the hospital’s Health Equity Subcommittee, working to ensure all patients receive high-quality, equitable care.
Her leadership extends across organized medicine and public service. Dr. Gooden-Bost serves as Suffolk District Councilor-at-Large for the New York Chapter of the American College of Physicians, where she chairs the Health Equity Task Force and serves on the Suffolk County Legislature’s Maternal Morbidity and Mortality Task Force, collaborating with healthcare leaders and policymakers to improve maternal health outcomes across the region.
Among her many community initiatives is the annual “Her Health, Her Story, Her Power” program, which raises awareness of healthcare disparities affecting women and underserved communities while connecting residents with education and resources.
Dr. Gooden-Bost’s recognition highlights the important role physicians play as clinicians, educators, advocates, and community leaders. Her work reflects the values of organized medicine and demonstrates how physician leadership can improve the health of entire communities.
MSSNY is proud to recognize members like Dr. Gooden-Bost, whose dedication strengthens patient care, advances health equity, and inspires colleagues across New York. Her achievements exemplify the impact physicians can have when they lead both within their practices and throughout their communities.
Dr. Camile Gooden-Bost honored as District 16 Healthcare Hero (TBR Newsroom, 6/28)
