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What We’re Reading: 06/26/20

… we continue to fight the first wave of COVID-19.  And now for some fiction that hits like a crisp breeze.  The Rescue Will Begin in Its Own Time By Franz Kafka  For the first time, this quartet of very short stories … What We’re Reading: 06/26/20 …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:02

A Thanksgiving Update from Dr. Smith: 11/26/20

… of normal activity than to Covid cases.  A meticulous plan for staffing redeployments if our surge accelerates has been … imports that decimated native populations. Not that it was easy for the colonists, half of whom died in the first … from the Chair: 4/27/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/25/20 COVID-19 …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:02

COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/26/20

… up to date with us. Dear Colleagues, The census figures for NYP and CUIMC continue to show steady declines in numbers … challenges facing the beer industry (Saabira Chaudry, 3/26).  During March alone, cancellation of events like March … from the Chair: 3/27/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 3/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 3/25/20 COVID-19 …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:01

What We’re Reading: 02/06/26

… 3 Policy Moves Likely to Change Health Care for Older People This article follows how three recent policy … take priority over lived experience. (from nytimes.com) Fearing ICE crackdown, immigrants nationally are … (from newyorker.com)   Related: What We’re Reading: 01/09/26 What We’re Reading: 12/05/25 People Are Everything: Dr. …

Last Modified: 02/06/2026 - 19:04

What We’re Reading: 02/26/21

… Asia fare far better. Why? “Just as epidemiology calls for a truly detailed sense of a population’s demographic … and socio-ecological profile.”  ( From newyorker.com )  We Still Don’t Know How Well Covid Vaccines Stop … What We’re Reading: 07/10/20 What We’re Reading: 06/26/20 What We’re Reading: 06/19/20 What We’re Reading: …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:02

COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 3/26/20

… is not the exclusive province of nurses or physicians. For example, housekeepers working in clinical areas are … signs of relaxation. Testing is still not approved for asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic patients, but for mildly symptomatic patients testing might be approved …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:01

What We’re Reading: 01/09/26

… technological progress in transplantation.  (from nytimes.com) In China, A.I. Is Finding Deadly Tumors That Doctors … Miss We’re heavy with the  New York Times this week, but for good reason. This piece follows a quiet but potentially … trust to act on what the technology finds. (from nytimes.com) 90 Minutes to Give Baby Luna a New Heart An …

Last Modified: 01/09/2026 - 17:01

What We're Reading: 07/26/24

… to combat this preventable disease.   (From nytimes.com)  How ECMO Is Redefining Death This long piece is worth … technology has proven to be a life-saving intervention for patients with severe respiratory and cardiac conditions. … Profit off Medical Codes This fantastic series from Stat News explores the ways insurers like UnitedHealth are …

Last Modified: 07/26/2024 - 13:40

Department of Surgery Alumni (John Jones Surgical Society) 26th Annual Spring Meeting

… graduate members – 2026 Surgery Resident Representative for 2026-2027 John Jones Research Fellow (2026-2027) Welcome … graduates, the new incoming JJSS President and Officers for 2026-2028 term and to celebrate anniversary graduates, …

Last Modified: 01/13/2026 - 10:58

Latest News on COVID-19

… Electives surgeries have resumed. Read the latest on COVID-19 safety procedures and protocols . Update … a dedicated hotline at 646-697-4000 . We apologize for the inconvenience this poses to you and your family, and … have created a site with COVID-19 resources for all our patients, which is the first place new …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:01

Virtual Visits at Columbia

… Support We here at Columbia want to make it easier for you to see your doctor without having to leave the … and microphone A secure, private wifi connection The latest version of the Columbia Connect app [ Google Play | … can reschedule in-person appointments to a virtual visit. Check out the list below to see if your provider is …

Last Modified: 04/16/2025 - 17:21

Breathing Easy: How One Woman Got Back Her Future

… 21 years old, 5’4” tall, and weighs 120 pounds—which, for Nell, is a miracle. A few months ago, she was down to 80 pounds and fighting for every breath. Her lifelong cystic fibrosis combined with … that if we didn’t act fast, the window would close quickly for Nell. If we could get her on ECMO, we could transport her …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:08

First Visit: What New Patients Need to Know

… your back. Shenelle Wilson , the new patient coordinator for the Pancreas Center, is here to help you beginning with … quickly – usually within a few days of a patient’s request for an appointment. The team reviews new patients’ records … in the database is kept strictly confidential and is used for one purpose: research. This wealth of data allows …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 17:59

The Latest Guidelines for COVID-19 Safety: What You Need to Know Before Your Procedure

… our top priority whether you are a patient or visitor. For ease during your visit, please refer to the COVID-19 protocols below. Our guidelines remain up to date with the latest recommendations from the New York State Department of … The Latest Guidelines for COVID-19 Safety: What You Need to Know Before Your …

Last Modified: 07/21/2023 - 09:10

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