Promising New Wearable Could Retrain the Brain After Stroke In a significant advancement for chronic stroke treatment, Stanford University and Georgia Tech researchers have developed a glove that shows promise in alleviating spasticity, potentially offering a novel alternative to traditional Botox injections. This device, which delivers subtle vibro-tactile stimulation, has demonstrated in clinical trials the
Women Physicians Leadership Academy Continues Tomorrow Join MSSNY and MESF for the March 2024 Women Physicians Leadership Academy, a series of virtual leadership webinars for physicians, residents, and med students. This academy will be held on Saturday March 9 and Saturday March 16 from 7:45-11:15 am. The Fall sessions (October 21, 28, and November 4)
Call for Abstract Reviewers & Judges Got an eye for groundbreaking research? We're looking for passionate individuals to review and judge the submissions for MSSNY’s 2024 Poster Symposium. Interested? Email Kathy Rohrer to get involved. This year's symposium will be held Friday, April 12, 2024, at the Long Island Marriott (101 James Doolittle Blvd, Uniondale, NY
Healthcare Appreciation Celebration with the New York Yankees Attention all Yankees fans! From May 17th to May 22nd, the Yankees celebrate Healthcare Appreciation Days. Watch the Yankees play against the White Sox from May 17th to May 19th, and each ticket will include a choice between a tumbler, or a scrub top. Watch the Yankees
The Women's Financial Spa: Travel Tips and Tales for Women Date: Wednesday, March 27th Time: Lunch 12:00-1:00pm | Speaker 1:00-2:00pm Venue: The Astor House, 130 E. 80 Street, New York, NY, 10075 More info: Gain insights from Phyllis Stoller, who founded the Women's Travel Group in 1992, and has been named one of the most
Update on Change Healthcare Cybersecurity Incident On Wednesday, Feb. 21, Change Healthcare began experiencing a cyber security issue and isolated its systems to prevent further impact. Optum, UnitedHealthcare, and UnitedHealth Group (UHG) systems were not affected by the issue, according to information provided by UHG. UHG has indicated they have taken appropriate action to contain the
Primary Care in Crisis: New Scorecard Reveals Sector Struggling to Meet Demand, Retain Physicians, and Secure Adequate Funding The second national Primary Care Scorecard released on Thursday reveals an intensifying primary care crisis and identifies five reasons why access to affordable, quality primary care services is expected to get worse. “Primary care is the cornerstone
Albert Einstein College of Medicine to Offer Free Tuition Following $1B Donation Students at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx will no longer pay tuition after it received a $1 billion donation, the college said Monday. The donation “marks the largest gift to any medical school in the country,” according to the school.
Women Physicians Leadership Academy Starts Tomorrow! Join MSSNY and MESF for the March 2024 Women Physicians Leadership Academy, a series of virtual leadership webinars for physicians, residents, and med students. This academy will be held over a series of Saturdays in March (March 2, 9, 16) from 7:45-11:15 am. The Fall sessions (October 21, 28,
Call for Abstract Reviewers & Judges Got an eye for groundbreaking research? We're looking for passionate individuals to review and judge the submissions for MSSNY’s 2024 Poster Symposium. Interested? Email Kathy Rohrer to get involved. This year's symposium will be held Friday, April 12, 2024, at the Long Island Marriott (101 James Doolittle Blvd, Uniondale, NY 11553).
