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After receiving treatment for endometrial cancer, 62-year-old Mary Skehan is living life to the fullest! In June 2023, one year after receiving life-saving surgery, she jumped out of a plane to raise awareness for gynecological cancer and to honor her physician, Dr. Jason Wright, #NYPColumbia’s chief of gynecologic oncology. Her skydiving adventure raised $2,000 for research, and as she approaches her two-year anniversary of good health, she is already planning her next jump. "I want to experience life," says the Bronx native. “Others have not been as lucky as me. I appreciate every day.” This #WomensHealthMonth, read her story of resilience and learn about the importance of early cancer detection: https://nyphosp.co/3WyDt13 Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Weill Cornell Medicine

In 2013, Dr. Michael Vitale , chief of Pediatric Spine Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital, led the creation of the Project for Safety in Spine Surgery. Over the years, the organization has developed guidelines to make both pediatric and adult spine surgery safer by averting surgical site infections. At #NYP’s annual Summit for Safety in Spine Surgery, taking place on May 31, updates to these guidelines will be discussed as well as hot topics in the field, including the use of technology to improve outcomes and new techniques to avoid complications. Read more about Dr. Vitale’s continuing efforts to improve safety protocols and decrease variability in practice on #NYPAdvances: https://nyphosp.co/4blKN4P Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Weill Cornell Medicine

Ever since she was a child, Jo Marie Palazzo has been inspired by her mom, Theresa Bullicer, who worked as a nurse for 42 years. Jo Marie became a nurse practitioner at #NYPMorganStanley and her siblings also became nurses at #NYP. So, when Theresa was diagnosed with end stage renal disease and learned she needed a kidney transplant, Jo Marie did not hesitate to become a living donor. “There’s no way to repay my mom for all that she has done for me, but I wanted to be a blessing to her with what I was able to give,” says Jo Marie. In July 2023, mother and daughter had a successful transplant surgery at #NYPWeillCornell. Now retired, Theresa is enjoying her post-transplant life. In February, the two took a trip to the Philippines to celebrate their good health and transplant journey. This #MothersDay, Jo Marie and Theresa share their incredible story and how this experience has brought them closer together. https://nyphosp.co/3wwAmw4 #NationalNursesWeek Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Weill Cornell Medicine

#NYP nurses had a great day at Citi Field, where they were honored by our partners the New York Mets for caring for our communities with extraordinary compassion and grace. As we celebrate #NationalNursesMonth, join us in thanking our incredible nurses for helping New Yorkers #StayAmazing. 👏 Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Weill Cornell Medicine

Although #gaslighting has become a common buzzword, it can be hard to identify when it’s happening to you. On the latest episode of #HealthMatters, #NYPColumbia psychiatrist Dr. Warren Ng of #NYP’s Center for Youth Mental Health explains what it is and how to recognize and defend against it. Listen today: https://nyphosp.co/3QE15h8 #MentalHealthMonth Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Weill Cornell Medicine

Artificial intelligence holds the promise to solve pressing health care challenges when physicians and data scientists work together. #NYP Chief Information and Transformation Officer Peter M. Fleischut, MD spoke with Leaders Magazine about how #NYP is prioritizing the use of cutting-edge technology, like AI, to reduce the burden of disease in the communities we serve. Read the full interview: https://nyphosp.co/3Uz4mj4

Nearly 20 years ago, Dr. Y. Pierre Gobin, director of Interventional Neuroradiology at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medicine, began testing the use of intra-arterial chemotherapy (IAC) to treat hard-to-reach central nervous system tumors. His transformative work paved the way for Dr. Mark Souweidane, director of Pediatric Neurological Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medicine, to test IAC with a rare pediatric brain cancer known as choroid plexus carcinoma. In 2023, Dr. Souweidane launched the world’s first clinical trial of IAC delivered directly into choroid plexus tumors to shrink them, reduce blood flow, and help make surgical resection safer and more effective for young patients. Read about this groundbreaking work on #NYPAdvances: https://nyphosp.co/3y8fw6G Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Weill Cornell Medicine #GrayMay #BrainTumorAwarenessMonth

Our world-class cardiologists and cardiac surgeons are committed to providing exceptional care, no matter the #heart. With experience built over decades, we have the expertise to treat the full spectrum of conditions, which is why patients like Samantha, Michael, and Mark trust their hearts to NewYork-Presbyterian more than any other top hospital in the nation. ❤️ Click here to learn more and find a specialist: https://nyphosp.co/4adk60I Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Weill Cornell Medicine

A recent study co-authored by #NYPWeillCornell emergency physician-in-chief Rahul Sharma, MD, MBA, FACEP found #telehealth services, in combination with in-home paramedic visits, can lead to better outcomes in communities affected by health disparities. “It is crucial that health systems both increase their capacity to provide telehealth and conduct needs assessments in the target populations to thoughtfully design digital health services to confront the issues that video visits alone don't address,” Dr. Sharma said, noting the findings of the study published in the Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association. Read more on Healthcare IT News about how a hands-on approach to telehealth can improve access to health care and reduce the burden of chronic disease: https://nyphosp.co/3QwuqtF Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Weill Cornell Medicine

Your dedication and determination are truly inspiring. Your experience and expertise make us all stronger. In the face of difficult situations, your grace and empathy bring hope to our patients. And your unwavering commitment and leadership help our communities #StayAmazing. #NationalNursesWeek Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Weill Cornell Medicine