Degenerative Changes Identified in Spinal Discs and Reversed With Drug Cocktail In Diabetic Mice May 17, 2013 The study, led by James C. Iatridis, PhD, was published in the journal PLOS ONE on May 17.
Mount Sinai Honors Innovators in Scientific Research and Health Care Philanthropy at 2013 Commencement May 10, 2013 Nobel Prize-winner Daniel Kahneman, PhD, delivers keynote address and receives honorary degree
The Mount Sinai Medical Center Adopts HIPAA-Compliant Mobile Care App Across the Enterprise May 9, 2013 'Cureatr' App developed by Mount Sinai Hospital resident Dr. Joseph Mayer.
Children Living Near Toxic Waste Sites in Developing Countries May Experience Higher Blood Lead Levels Resulting in Lower IQ May 6, 2013 Mount Sinai researcher estimates that lead exposure could cause mental retardation in 6 in 1,000 children living near the sites.
Toxic Waste Sites Cause 'Healthy Years of Life Lost' for People Living in India, Philippines and Indonesia May 4, 2013 Mount Sinai researcher presents novel findings in environmental health at the Pediatric Academic Societies.
American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) Announces New President: Mount Sinai's Jeffrey Mechanick, MD May 4, 2013 Mount Sinai researcher, Derek LeRoith, MD, receives distinction in Clinical Endocrinology Award at AACE’s Annual Scientific Sessions.
Mount Sinai Enrolls 25,000 Patients for Its Landmark Biobank Program April 29, 2013 Unique genetic information takes electronic medical record to a more precise level.
Sarcoma Foundation of America Honors Robert G. Maki, MD, PhD, with the Nobility in Science Award April 29, 2013 Dr. Maki was recognized for his committment to finding a cure for sarcoma, a cancer of the connective tissue including bone, cartilage, muscle, and fat.
Cancer-Incidence Rates Higher Than Expected Among World Trade Center Rescue and Recovery Workers April 23, 2013 Comprehensive study by Mount Sinai’s WTC Health Program published in Environmental Health Perspectives.
Kenneth Davis, MD, President and CEO of The Mount Sinai Medical Center, Spoke on the Future of Medicine at the Aspen Ideas Festival Preview in New York City April 19, 2013 Mount Sinai will be the first medical center sponsor of the Aspen Ideas Festival.
Mount Sinai Launches Phase III Clinical Trial of Novel, Personalized Vaccine for Newly-Diagnosed Kidney Cancer April 17, 2013 Study will examine potential of investigational immunotherapy AGS-003 to improve survival when combined with standard kidney cancer treatment.
Mount Sinai Invents Gene Signature to Identify Individuals with Cirrhosis at High-Risk for Liver Cancer April 17, 2013 Mount Sinai researchers have developed the first gene test to identify patients with cirrhosis who are at highest risk of developing liver cancer.
Personalized Medicine Takes A Giant Step Forward At The Mount Sinai Medical Center April 5, 2013 New ‘CLIPMERGE’ program helps physicians identify gene-drug interactions to improve treatment decisions.
Mount Sinai Experts Call for Research on Prevalence of Delayed Neurological Dysfunction After Head Injury April 5, 2013 Preventive measures, genetic risks, new diagnostic tools needed to identify effects of traumatic brain injury in athletes, soldiers.
Mount Sinai Launches Rehabilitation Bionics Program March 15, 2013 Patients with disabling conditions are testing technology that has the potential to increase function and encourage recovery.
Bruce Darrow, MD, PhD, Appointed Chief Medical Information Officer of The Mount Sinai Medical Center March 15, 2013 Dr. Darrow will oversee the implementation and use of information technology to improve quality of care and patient safety.
Jagat Narula, MD, PhD, Designated Master of the American College of Cardiology in Recognition of Outstanding Service March 12, 2013 Dr. Narula is the Director of the Cardiovascular Imaging Program at Mount Sinai Heart.
Combination Therapy Provides Similar Clinical Benefit as Single Drug Treatment in People with MS March 11, 2013 Drugs taken together do not reduce risk of relapse but appear to prevent development of new lesions
Boards of Trustees of The Mount Sinai Medical Center and Continuum Health Partners Vote to Approve Memorandum of Understanding for Possible Merger February 28, 2013 The next steps involve further due diligence by both parties and the development of a definitive agreement.
Facts About The Mount Sinai Medical Center February 27, 2013 The Mount Sinai Medical Center has served New York City and the world with outstanding care and major medical advances for more than 160 years.
Mount Sinai Eliminates Traditional Pre-Med Requirements and the MCAT for Half of Admitted Students February 27, 2013 Program Aims To Attract Sophomores In Fields As Diverse As Biophysics And Computer Science, To Global Health And The Arts
Arthur Klein, MD, Recruited as President of The Mount Sinai Health Network February 27, 2013 Former New York Presbyterian and North-Shore-LIJ Health System Executive to Oversee Network Development
Head Caps with Electrodes May Treat Brain Cancer February 25, 2013 Patients with aggressive brain tumors may be treated with a head cap that produces changes in electrical fields, as part of a clinical trial at Mount Sinai.
Mount Sinai Establishes New Pediatric Program for Mood and Anxiety Disorders February 20, 2013 Mount Sinai has established a new Pediatric Mood and Anxiety Program to help address the public health crisis of mental illness in children.
Mount Sinai Plans Comprehensive Outpatient Medical Office for Five Towns Community February 15, 2013 Lawrence Board of Education accepts bid to sell School 6 property to Simone Healthcare Development; public referendum scheduled for March 20.
Electronic Medical Records at The Mount Sinai Medical Center Shown to Greatly Improve Quality of Care February 8, 2013 Mount Sinai leadership applauds NYC Mayor Bloomberg, CDC Chief Tom Frieden for expanding NYC EMR initiative to help improve patient care.
Mount Sinai Researchers Find That Latino Stroke Survivors More Likely to Experience Depression February 8, 2013 Research on stroke prevention, recovery, and disparities presented at the International Stroke Conference.
The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Partners with Genisphere to Develop Rapid, High-Throughput Allergy Test January 31, 2013 The new allergy test seeks to avoid reproducibility limitations and will generate “food allergy panels” for various food allergens.
Mount Sinai Responds to Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Declaration of a Flu Epidemic for New York State January 15, 2013 Unvaccinated are urged to get flu shots.
Mount Sinai’s Corita Grudzen, MD, Named a Practice Change Leader to Improve Health Care for Older Adults January 11, 2013 National initiative aims to increase the number of health care leaders who can effectively promote innovative, high quality health care for older adults.
Emotional Factors Could Cause Fatigue and Insomnia in People with Traumatic Brain Injuries January 9, 2013 Factors such as anxiety and depression may be the source of the two most common and disabling problems after suffering a TBI: fatigue and insomnia.
David Reich, MD, Named Interim President Of The Mount Sinai Hospital January 8, 2013 A national search for President commences; Dr. Reich is candidate for position.
Overuse of Ambulatory Health Care Services Barely Changed in 10 Years December 27, 2012 A new study shows that the overuse of ambulatory health care services in the United States barely changed in the decade between 1999 and 2009.
Traumatic Brain Injury Does Not Increase Risk of Dementia, According to New Study Led by a Mount Sinai Researcher December 26, 2012 A history of traumatic brain injury with loss of consciousness is not associated with an elevated risk for developing dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease
Mount Sinai Researchers Survey Shows That Nearly Half of Children with Food Allergies Experience Bullying December 24, 2012 The study, titled, “Child and Parental Reports of Bullying in a Consecutive Sample of Children with Food Allergy,” appears in the online issue of Pediatrics.
Mount Sinai Grad Student, 25, Named to Forbes ‘30 Under 30’ In Science and Healthcare for 'Revolutionary New Ideas' December 19, 2012 Mount Sinai's Jillian Shapiro, a graduate student in Microbiology, has been name to the second annual Forbes "30 Under 30" list in "Science and Healthcare."
High-Throughput Sequencing Shows Potentially Hundreds of Gene Mutations Related To Autism December 19, 2012 Autism Sequencing Consortium discovers six new drug targets through large-scale studies.
Facts About Coordinated Care at Mount Sinai December 18, 2012 Coordinated Care focuses not only on research, education and science, but on better patient-centered delivery systems and multi-disciplinary, team-based care.
Scientists Discover New Genetic Basis for Dystonia, a Debilitating Movement Disorder Impacting 500,000 North Americans December 18, 2012 Discovery of new gene provides opportunity for development of new drugs and prenatal screening for dystonia.
Mount Sinai Medical Center Unveils New Logo and Brand December 14, 2012 To capture the forward movement of the institution, The Mount Sinai Medical Center has revealed a single logo and new brand platform.
Facts About Mount Sinai in Cancer Research and Treatment December 14, 2012 The Mount Sinai Medical Center is a leader in patient-centered, multi-disciplinary cancer research and treatment.
Facts About Cardiovascular Medicine at Mount Sinai December 14, 2012 Mount Sinai Heart is among the world's leading centers for cardiovascular medicine, offering the newest advances in cardiology.
Facts about How Mount Sinai is Researching and Treating Brain Diseases December 14, 2012 The Mount Sinai Medical Center is one of the world’s leading institutions in discovering better ways to prevent, diagnose, and treat serious brain diseases.
Facts About The Leon and Norma Hess Center for Science and Medicine and Residential Tower Building Project December 13, 2012 The Leon and Norma Hess Center for Science and Medicine takes The Mount Sinai Medical Center to the next level in research and patient care.
Mount Sinai Surgeon Performs First Two Percutaneous Treatments of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms December 11, 2012 Dr. Peter Faries performs minimally invasive procedure that is safer and more accurate than other methods.
The Mount Sinai Medical Center Wins Prestigious 2012 Davies Award of Excellence for its Electronic Medical Records (EMR) System December 11, 2012 The Medical Center used EMR to reduce medicare readmissions 56 percent.
The Mount Sinai Hospital Attains Silver Status In City’s Healthy Hospital Food Initiative December 11, 2012 Mount Sinai was honored for reducing access to high-calorie beverages in vending machines, meeting new standards for sodium limits, and increasing fruit and vegetable servings in patient meals.
Point-of-Care Ultrasound is More Accurate than the Stethoscope in Diagnosing Pneumonia in Children December 10, 2012 The new study from Mount Sinai was published in the online edition of Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine.
Oncology-Specific Electronic Medical Records Improve Patient Care and Safety at The Mount Sinai Hospital December 1, 2012 A majority of clinicians at Mount Sinai using electronic medical records for cancer treatment, believe the system improves patient care quality and safety.
Diane E. Meier, MD, Receives Medal of Honor from the American Cancer Society November 28, 2012 Dr. Meier was awarded the ACS's highest honor for pioneering leadership in bringing non-hospice palliative care into mainstream medicine.
Barbara Murphy, MD, Named Chair of the Department of Medicine at Mount Sinai School of Medicine November 27, 2012 The appointment makes Dr. Murphy the first female chair of Medicine of an academic medical center in New York City.
Annetine Gelijns, PhD, Has Been Appointed Chair of the Department of Health Evidence and Policy at The Mount Sinai Medical Center November 27, 2012 Dr. Gelijns arrived in 2008 as part of an extraordinary health outcomes research and policy team.
Experts Call for Urgent On-Site Health Protection For Post-Sandy Workers, Residents, and Responders November 21, 2012 Immediate implementation of safety measures is needed for workers cleaning up after Hurricane Sandy, according to experts from Mount Sinai.
SINAInnovations Ignites Momentum For A New Era Of Innovation November 20, 2012 1st SINAInnovations conference gathered more than 600 individuals and featured sessions that covered innovation in teaching, drug discovery, and commercialization.
Mount Sinai Researcher Finds that Being One of the Younger Kids in Class May Have a Negative Effect on Academic Performance November 19, 2012 These findings should be taken into account before prescribing stimulants for ADHD.
Common Cranial Birth Defect: Mount Sinai Researchers Validate Genetic Links November 19, 2012 Craniosynostosis is one of the ten most common birth defects, occurring in about 1 out of every 2,500 live births.
Mount Sinai School of Medicine to be Named in Honor of Carl Icahn November 15, 2012 Newest Gift to Mount Sinai Caps Nearly $200 Million in Lifetime Support
SinaInnovations Conference Examines How To Promote Innovation And Accelerate Discovery At Academic Medical Centers November 12, 2012 Day One kicks-off with insights from former Verizon CEO, Leaders from Mount Sinai, Johns Hopkins, and UCSF.
Mount Sinai Researchers Present Landmark Data at American Heart Association Meeting November 7, 2012 Impact of Education on Drug Adherence, Diabetes on Heart Disease and 3D Ultrasound Technology on Disease Detection presented at 2012 Scientific Sessions
American Heart Association Presents 2012 Research Achievement Award to Mount Sinai’s Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD November 5, 2012 The award was presented Sunday, November 4 at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions.
Individuals Who Have Diabetes and Advanced Coronary Artery Disease Have Significantly Better Outcomes with Bypass Surgery than Angioplasty November 4, 2012 Highly-anticipated FREEDOM Trial establishes gold standard for treatment of high-risk patient population.
Major Cancer Facility at Mount Sinai Relocated and Expanded On Schedule in the Aftermath of Superstorm Sandy November 1, 2012 The Derald H. Ruttenberg Treatment Center at The Tisch Cancer Institute at 1470 Madison Avenue is already treating patients.
The Mount Sinai Medical Center Is Prepared for Hurricane Sandy October 29, 2012 In preparation for Hurricane Sandy, The Mount Sinai Medical Center activated its Emergency Command Center on Sunday, October 28.
Mount Sinai Discharges 1st Artificial Heart Patient in the Metro Area October 25, 2012 Patient Powers Heart Using One-of-A-Kind Portable Power Source, Allowing Him to Return Home.
Mount Sinai’s Primary Care Associates and Mount Sinai Diabetes Center Relocate to New State-of-the-Art Facility October 22, 2012 The move places physicians from both areas side-by-side and will allow for better coordinated and more comprehensive patient care.
Mount Sinai Receives $6 Million for Traumatic Brain Injury Research October 19, 2012 The CDC and National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research have awarded $6.65 million to the Mount Sinai Injury Control Research Center
Mount Sinai Study Demonstrates that Overeating Impairs Brain Insulin Function, a Mechanism that can Lead to Diabetes and Obesity October 17, 2012 The current study is published online in The Journal of Biological Chemistry.
Mount Sinai Earns NY State's Top Safety Rating for Angioplasty October 16, 2012 Mount Sinai’s Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory is 1 of only 4 in the state to be awarded New York State’s highest "two-star" safety rating for angioplasty.
National Institutes of Health Awards $100 million for Autism Centers of Excellence Program October 15, 2012 Mount Sinai School of Medicine is one of nine grantees to receive research funding over next five years.
Andrew Fyfe Stewart, MD, Named Director of the Metabolism Institute at The Mount Sinai Medical Center October 15, 2012 The Metabolism Institute is devoted to clinical and basic research in Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
New Six-Gene Signature Can Predict Prostate Cancer Survival October 9, 2012 Mount Sinai researchers have identified a six-gene model that determines prognosis in men with treatment-resistant prostate cancer.
Mount Sinai School of Medicine Study Shows Vitamin C Prevents Bone Loss in Animal Models October 8, 2012 The findings from Mone Zaidi, MD, Director of the Mount Sinai Bone Program, and his team are published in the online edition of PLoS ONE.
International Business Community Makes The Mount Sinai Medical Center Destination For Comprehensive Health Assessments October 2, 2012 Increasing numbers make special New York City trip for full-day physicals at the Mount Sinai Executive Health Program.
Mount Sinai Ushers In A New Era Of Innovation With SinaInnovations Conference On November 12-14, 2012 October 2, 2012 The three-day program will examine the teaching and promotion of Innovation.
Mount Sinai Researchers Identify Predictors for Inpatient Pain September 21, 2012 Study finds interdisciplinary approach to monitoring and managing pain improves patient care and satisfaction.
Rock Band Consisting of Six Gynecologic Oncology Surgeons to Perform Series of Sold-Out Concerts as Part of September’s Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month September 19, 2012 Band to raise awareness about gynecological cancer and raise money for women’s cancer charities.
Erin S. Dupree, MD, Named Chief Medical Officer of The Mount Sinai Medical Center September 18, 2012 Dr. Dupree is a nationally recognized leader in patient safety and quality who has helped Mount Sinai become among the best medical centers in the country.
Mount Sinai Announces Key Appointments In The Department Of Pediatrics September 17, 2012 Outstanding new recruits to build on distinguished tradition of excellence in research, education and patient-centered care.
Mount Sinai’s Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, Sworn in as Honorary NYPD Surgeon September 14, 2012 Dr. Fuster was one of five physicians sworn in yesterday as a member of the Society of Honorary Police Surgeons of the City of New York.
Anti-Cancer Activity Drug IRX4204 Shows Promise as a Potential Disease-Modifying Agent for Alzheimer’s Disease September 13, 2012 Giulio Pasinetti, MD, PhD, presented research at 6th Neurodegenerative Conditions Research and Development Conference.
Health Care Spending in Last Five Years of Life Exceeds Total Assets for One Quarter of Medicare Population September 10, 2012 The findings from Mount Sinai appear online in the current issue of the Journal of General Internal Medicine.
Mount Sinai Researchers Unveil New Chemotherapy-Resistant Cancer Stem Cell September 10, 2012 Scientists have discovered cells that display cancer stem cell properties and resistance to chemotherapy, and participate in tumor progression.
Mount Sinai Researchers Solve Mystery Surrounding the Death of Two Sisters Nearly 50 Years Ago August 29, 2012 The study appears in the online edition of The American Journal of Human Genetics.
Mount Sinai Among Pioneers in Robotic Surgery for Head and Neck Cancer August 28, 2012 Mount Sinai has the largest and one of few programs in the world to treat head and neck cancers using robotic surgery.
Meet Dr. Valentin Ruster, Barrio Sesamo’s Resident Muppet Doctor August 27, 2012 Mount Sinai’s Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, is the inspiration for Dr. Ruster on Spain’s Sesame Street.
Dual Action Polyclonal Antibody May Offer More Effective, Safer Protection Against Osteoporosis August 20, 2012 Results from the Mount Sinai study are published online in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Mount Sinai Researchers Identify New Drug Target for Schizophrenia August 13, 2012 Finding provides new drug development opportunity in this hard-to-treat disease.
EurekAlert.com - "Rejected Drug May Protect Against Toxic Substance Common to Both Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Diseases" August 13, 2012 Latrepirdine, which failed in U.S. Clinical Trials of Alzheimer’s Disease, is showing new potential in an animal model.
Researchers Rediscover Potential of Rejected Alzheimer’s Drug to Arrest Progression of Disease in Mice August 8, 2012 Study Suggests that Latrepirdine, Which Previously Failed in Clinical Trials, May Be Successful if Tested on Patients with Earlier Stages of the Disease
Aurka-to-p53 Signaling: A Link Between Stem Cell Regulation and Cancer August 3, 2012 Mount Sinai findings promote further understanding of the self-renewal mechanism in embryonic stem cells.
Wayne Goodman, MD, Receives Career Achievement Award from International OCD Foundation July 28, 2012 The honor was presented to Dr. Goodman at the 19th Annual International OCD Foundation Conference in Chicago.
New Molecular Entity Discovered for Congenital Facial Paralysis July 26, 2012 Ethylin Wang Jabs, MD, and her team have identified a new molecular entity associated with the disorder.
Mount Sinai Presents Research on Robotic Surgery and HPV at Head and Neck Cancer Meeting July 25, 2012 Benefits of robotic surgery in smokers and nonsmokers and predictors of HPV-positive head and neck cancer presented at the 8th International Conference on Head and Neck Cancer.
Mount Sinai Recognized Among Nation’s Most Connected Hospitals According to U.S. News and World Report July 23, 2012 Mount Sinai stands out among hospitals in New York City area for incorporating technology to enhance patient care while maintaining clinical excellence
Mount Sinai Researchers Find That Oral Immunotherapy Shows Promise As Treatment for Children with Egg Allergy July 18, 2012 The study appears in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Mount Sinai Selected as the Manhattan Borough Lead Organization for the Partnership for a Healthier New York City July 18, 2012 Mount Sinai will organize and lead a coalition of community partners to identify evidence-based and innovative strategies for promoting healthy eating.
The Mount Sinai Medical Center Rises to No. 14 in Best Hospitals Rankings by U.S. News and World Report July 17, 2012 The Mount Sinai Medical Center ranked 14th out of approximately 5,000 hospitals nationwide in the 2012-2013 "Best Hospitals" issue of U.S. News & World Report.
Mount Sinai Care To Participate as a Medicare Shared Savings Program Accountable Care Organization July 9, 2012 New care coordination program created to offer high quality service and care to beneficiaries through partnership with medicare.
Mount Sinai Researcher Finds Common Factors in Autism Spectrum Disorders, Schizophrenia, and Bipolar Disorder July 2, 2012 The study was published online by Archives of General Psychiatry on Monday, July 2.
Mount Sinai Medical Center CEO Comments on the Supreme Court's Ruling on the Affordable Care Act June 28, 2012 Kenneth L. Davis, MD, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Mount Sinai Medical Center, comments on the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on the Affordable Care Act.
Simpler Lifestyle Found to Reduce Exposure to Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals June 26, 2012 A fresh foods diet and limited exposure to environmental chemicals in personal health products can reduce risk for adverse health issues.
Mount Sinai’s Jeffrey W. Olin, DO, Authors Study that Describes Symptoms and Severity of Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD) June 26, 2012 Patient registry yields new data that is crucial for early diagnosis and treatment of disease.
Study Identifies Causes for High Rates of Allergic Reactions in Children with Food Allergies June 25, 2012 Findings from Mount Sinai researchers also show that severe reactions are often undertreated.
Mount Sinai Brings Benefit of Robotic Surgery to Sleep Apnea Sufferers June 25, 2012 Mount Sinai, a pioneer in robotic surgery, is now offering the procedure to patients with sleep apnea, whose obstructive breathing prevents them from sleeping normally.
Migraine Medication May Be Safe in Pregnant Women June 22, 2012 Mount Sinai researchers find that a preventive therapy for migraine has little to no increased risk for birth defects in pregnant women.
Intestinal Gel Extends Benefits of Common Parkinson's Disease Drugs June 20, 2012 Mount Sinai presented data on 2 commonly prescribed oral medications delivered as an intestinal gel at the Movement Disorders Society's annual meeting.
Mount Sinai Receives CMS Innovation Award Under the Affordable Care Act to Improve Geriatric Emergency Care June 15, 2012 The Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York today received a “Health Care Innovation Award” from the Department of Health & Human Services.
Mount Sinai Uses Catheter-Based Approach To Control Hypertension June 12, 2012 Patients with uncontrolled blood pressure who are on medication can enroll in clinical trial.
Newest Devices and Techniques for Opening Arterial Blockages to Be Highlighted at Annual Coronary and Vascular Symposium June 12, 2012 The symposium will take place at Mount Sinai from Wednesday, June 13 to Saturday, June 16.
Mount Sinai Researchers Develop A Multi-Target Approach To Treating Tumors June 7, 2012 Ross L. Cagan, Ph.D., Professor and Associate Dean at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, led the study.
Mount Sinai School Of Medicine Establishes New Department Of Family Medicine And Community Health June 7, 2012 National family medicine pioneer, Neil S. Calman, MD, named chair of the department.
Mount Sinai Leads NYC in Best Doctors List from New York Magazine June 6, 2012 New York magazine named 129 Mount Sinai physicians to its “Best Doctors” list, more than any individual hospital in New York City.
The Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital Gains in New U.S. News and World Report Pediatric Rankings June 5, 2012 Six specialties now rated in Top 36 of Best Children’s Hospitals in the nation.
The Mount Sinai Hospital and Richmond University Medical Center Partner to Expand Health Care Services in Staten Island May 31, 2012 The Mount Sinai Hospital and Richmond University Medical Center forged a clinical affiliation, effective March 1, 2012.
Advanced Visualization Techniques Could Change the Paradigm for Diagnosis and Treatment of Heart Disease May 31, 2012 Imaging of blood flow, pioneered at Mount Sinai, provides a new way to look into cardiac abnormalities and dysfunction.
The Mount Sinai Medical Center Opens New Urgent Care Facility On Manhattan’s Upper West Side May 30, 2012 Emergency Medicine physicians will see walk-in patients seven days a week, with no appointments necessary.
Mount Sinai Appoints Carol Porter, DNP, RN, Chief Nursing Officer, As First-Ever Chair of Nursing May 25, 2012 The Edgar M. Cullman Sr. Chair of the Department of Nursing is the first endowed Nursing chair in Mount Sinai's 160-year history.
The Mount Sinai Medical Center Partners with WESTMED Practice Partners to Bring a Full Range of Outpatient Medical Services to Downtown Brooklyn May 22, 2012 The Mount Sinai Medical Center (MSMC), in partnership with WESTMED Practice Partners (WPP), announced today that it will build a comprehensive outpatient medical office in downtown Brooklyn.
Mount Sinai Researchers Present Studies On Treatment Trends, Myeloma Vaccine, and Predictive Models at Cancer Meeting May 17, 2012 Access to care, vaccine, treatment trends among landmark research at the 2012 American Society of Clinical Oncology meeting.
Mount Sinai Prostate Cancer Surgeon Performs 4000th Robotic-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy May 15, 2012 David Samadi, MD, Vice Chairman of Urology, achieved the milestone this spring.
Protein Inhibitor Points To Potential Medical Treatments For Skull And Skin Birth Defects May 15, 2012 Mount Sinai researchers have found new clues in the pathogenesis of skull and skin birth defects associated with a rare genetic disorder.
Mount Sinai School of Medicine Honors Leaders Who Challenge the Boundaries of Science at 2012 Commencement Ceremony May 10, 2012 Brown University President Ruth J. Simmons, PhD, delivers keynote address and receives honorary degree.
Cutting-Edge Procedure Improves Breast Surgery Outcomes at Mount Sinai's Dubin Breast Center April 30, 2012 Seed localization is a new procedure available at only a handful of centers that allows breast surgeons to more precisely target and remove breast tumors.
The Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital Establishes New Subspecialty Practice in Westchester County April 27, 2012 The practice features multiple specialties including cardiology, orthopedics, gastroenterology and endocrinology.
Mount Sinai Presents Landmark Research at American College of Cardiology Meeting March 27, 2012 New Statin Regimen, Unrecognized Heart Disease Symptoms, New Imaging Innovations Among Key Research at Leading Cardiology Conference
Mount Sinai’s Cardiac Catheterization Lab Receives Highest Safety Rating From New York State March 14, 2012 New York State has recognized Mount Sinai's cath lab with the highest safety rating, marking 15 years as one of the safest cath labs in the state.
Children Who Stay on Their Parents' Health Plans Through Age 26 Have Improved Access to Care February 13, 2012 Statelaws permitting children to stay on their parents’ health insurance through age 26 result in improved access to health care compared to states without those laws.
Radiation After Surgery Does Not Extend Survival in Lung Cancer Subtype February 13, 2012 Mount Sinai researchers have found that post-operative radiation therapy does not improve outcomes in older patients with locally advanced lung cancer.
Mount Sinai Partners with Integrated Medical Professionals to Treat Complex Urological Cases February 8, 2012 Mount Sinai has affiliated with IMP, a practice that includes Advanced Urology Centers and Advanced Radiation Centers of New York to provide complex urological care.
Decaffeinated Coffee Improves Brain Energy Metabolism in an Animal Study February 2, 2012 Mount Sinai researchers have found that decaffeinated coffee may reduce impaired brain energy metabolism associated with type 2 diabetes, a known risk factor for neurocognitive disorders.
Theresa Soriano, MD, Recognized for Excellence in End-of-Life Care at The Mount Sinai Medical Center January 19, 2012 Dr. Theresa Soriano received the Hastings Center Cunniff-Dixon Physician Award for her efforts leading the Mount Sinai Visiting Doctors Program.
Jagat Narula, MD, PhD, Recognized by American College of Cardiology as "Gifted Educator" January 19, 2012 Dr. Jagat Narula, Chair in Cardiology at The Mount Sinai Medical Center, has received the prestigious "Gifted Educator Award" for his renown as an educator in cardiology.
Chemical In Personal Care Products May Contribute To Childhood Obesity January 19, 2012 Chemicals found in some personal-care products may contribute to childhood obesity, according to research from the Mount Sinai Children's Environmental Health Center.
Maternal Type 2 Diabetes and Low Income Significantly Increase Risk for ADHD in Children January 2, 2012 Mount Sinai researchers have found that low socioeconomic status and gestational diabetes together increase the risk of ADHD in children 14-fold.
Mary V. Solanto, PhD, Receives Award for Innovative Program Treating Adults with ADHD December 12, 2011 Dr. Solanto was recognized by Children and Adults with ADHD for a new program using cognitive behavioral therapy to improve executive function in people with ADHD.
World Trade Center Responders at Heightened Risk for Atherosclerosis November 15, 2011 Mount Sinai researchers have found that responders at the World Trade Center site with earlier exposure to the dust cloud have greater risk of developing arterial plaque.
U.S. News and World Report and Mount Sinai School of Medicine Present Exclusive Summit on U.S. News Medical School Rankings November 7, 2011 Transcript Available Now, Video to be Available at WWW.USNEWS.COM
Samin K. Sharma, MD, Appointed Director of Clinical Cardiology and President of the Mount Sinai Heart Network November 3, 2011 Dr. Sharma has also been named Dean of International Clinical Affiliations, expanding the international presence of The Mount Sinai Medical Center in Cardiology.
Mount Sinai School of Medicine and US News present Exclusive Summit on Medical School Rankings October 28, 2011 Mount Sinai School of Medicine hosted a summit with US News and medical education experts and deans from across the US to address the methodology behind the US News medical school rankings.
Industry Conflicts of Interest Are Pervasive Among Medical Guideline Panel Members October 17, 2011 Conflicts of interest are common among panelists developing medical guidelines to inform clinical practice, causing the risk of industry influence.
Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, Appointed Physician-in-Chief of The Mount Sinai Medical Center October 6, 2011 Dr. Fuster is re-appointed as Director of Mount Sinai Heart, The Zena and Michael A. Weiner Cardiovascular Institute, and the Marie-Josée and Henry R. Kravis Center for Cardiovascular Health.
New Study Shows Inflammatory Food Toxins Found In High Levels in Infants October 5, 2011 Mount Sinai research also indicates reduction in intake of food toxins improves diabetes in adults.
Eric Schadt, PhD, Named Director of Institute for Genomics and Multiscale Biology at The Mount Sinai Medical Center September 26, 2011 Dr. Schadt's goal is to create a world-class genomic data center that will help develop and improve the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
Rosanne M. Leipzig, MD, PhD, Named to National Board of Medical Examiners September 22, 2011 In her new role, Dr. Leipzig will represent the Council of Medical Specialty Societies and share the viewpoints, issues, and health policy concerns of more than 700,000 medical specialists nationwide.
Cardiovascular Translational Lab Scholar Receives Heart Failure Society of America Fellowship September 20, 2011 Dr. Chaanine being presented his HFSA Research Fellowship Award plaque by Martin M. Lewinter, MD, Chair, HFSA Research Committee
Several Common Genetic Variants Found to be Associated With Mental Illness September 20, 2011 New findings represent a significant advance in understanding the causes of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
Unique Study Shows Efficacy of Imaging Technology in Evaluating Heart Disease Drug Dalcetrapib September 13, 2011 Zahi A. Fayad, PhD, Director of the Translational and Molecular Imaging Institute, found
Pituitary Hormone TSH Found to Directly Influence Bone Growth September 13, 2011 New findings by Mount Sinai School of Medicine researchers may be key to future osteoporosis therapies.
Mount Sinai Researchers Find Promising New Target in Treating and Preventing the Progression of Heart Failure September 8, 2011 Roger J. Hajjar, MD, Director of Mount Sinai's Wiener Family Cardiovascular Research Laboratories, identified a new drug target that may treat and/or prevent heart failure.
Mount Sinai Named One of New York State’s Safest Hospitals By the Niagara Health Quality Coalition September 7, 2011
First Long-Term Study of World Trade Center Rescue and Recovery Workers Shows Widespread Health Problems Ten Years After 9-11 September 6, 2011 Researchers at Mount Sinai have found substantial and persistent mental and physical health problems among first responders and recovery workers.
Researchers Find Novel Drug Target for the Treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) September 6, 2011 Alexander Neumeister, MD, Associate Professor of Psychiatry, has identified a promising therapeutic target in the brain that could lead to the treatment of PTSD.
Future Climate Change May Increase Asthma Attacks in Children August 30, 2011 Perry Sheffield, MD, Assistant Professor of Preventive Medicine, and her team of researchers have found that climate change may lead to more asthma-related health problems in children.
The Mount Sinai Medical Center’s Preparation for Hurricane Irene August 28, 2011 The Mount Sinai Medical Center has activated its emergency preparedness plan to provide for the safety of patients and staff during the storm.
Study Finds Majority of Pharmaceutical Ads Do Not Adhere to FDA Guidelines August 18, 2011 Dr. Deborah Korenstein, Associate Professor of Medicine, led the study of pharmaceutical advertisements in biomedical journals.
Leading Treatments for Uveitis Found to be Similarly Effective, Increasing Patient Options August 17, 2011 Douglas A. Jabs, MD, MBA, Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology led the study comparing the two leading treatment approaches for the eye condition uveitis.
Mount Sinai Performs First Atrial Fibrillation Cardiac Ablation on the East Coast with Novel Force-Sensing Catheter and Mapping System July 28, 2011 The procedure was performed by Vivek Reddy, MD, Director of the Cardiac Arrhythmia Service at Mount Sinai Heart.
The Mount Sinai Medical Center Named to Honor Roll of America’s Elite Hospitals By U.S. News and World Report July 19, 2011 The Mount Sinai Medical Center ranks 16 out of nearly 5,000 hospitals nationwide in the 2011-2012 “Best Hospitals” issue of U.S. News & World Report, and earns a spot on the “Honor Roll.”
Gene that Causes Type 2 Diabetes May Also Cause Alzheimer’s July 18, 2011 Researchers have found that a gene that causes diabetes kills nerve cells in the brain, possibly resulting in Alzheimer’s disease.
A Natural Chemical Found in Grape Seeds May Prevent Development or Progression of Alzheimer’s July 15, 2011 Mount Sinai researchers found that polyphenols, a natural extract found in grapes, may help prevent or treat Alzheimer’s disease.
Public Notice July 11, 2011 July 11, 2011
Government, Community and Labor Leaders Join Mount Sinai to Celebrate the James Zadroga 911 Health Law July 1, 2011 Legislation to Provide Long-Term Health Funding to the Men and Women Adversely Impacted by 9/11
Mount Sinai Researchers Develop Safe and Effective Gene Therapy to Treat Severe Heart Failure June 27, 2011 New gene therapy developed at Mount Sinai, shows clinical benefit in treating people with advanced heart failure in a Phase II clinical trial.
Mount Sinai Has 209 Physicians Named in New York Magazine’s "Best Doctors" Issue June 20, 2011 Mount Sinai leads the New York metro area with the highest number of physicians named to the annual list.
Mount Sinai Doctor Receives The Prestigious Grand Prix Scientifique Award June 6, 2011 Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, Director of Mount Sinai Heart, given the award by the Institut de France
New Research Shows the Aging Brain Does Not Respond To Experience As Well as the Younger Brain May 24, 2011 Mount Sinai researchers have found reduced ability of the aging brain to learn and respond to experiences, a finding that sheds new light on the aging process.
Larry J. Siever, MD, Recognized by His Peers for Contributions to Personality Disorders Research May 17, 2011 Dr. Siever was honored with the Judd Marmor Award Lecture at the American Psychiatric Association meeting in Honolulu.
U.S. News and World Report Ranks The Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital Among the Nation’s Best May 17, 2011 Mount Sinai recognized for providing distinguished pediatric care in gastroenterology, nephrology, diabetes/endocrinology, and pulmonology.
Mount Sinai Starts New Division of Psychiatric Genomics to Understand Genetics Behind Psychiatric Disorders May 13, 2011 Pamela Sklar, MD, PhD, a distinguished researcher of genetics in mental illness, has joined Mount Sinai to found the Division of Psychiatric Genomics.
Dubin Breast Center Now Offers Cutting-Edge 3D Mammography Technology May 9, 2011 The Dubin Breast Center of The Tisch Cancer Institute is one of the first centers in the country to offer 3D mammography, allowing for earlier and more accurate breast cancer diagnosis.
Data From Mount Sinai Biobank Provides Critical Insight Into Personalized Medicine May 4, 2011 Mount Sinai researchers find that population labels may not be helpful in predicting disease risk or guiding how a patient will respond to certain medications, as previously thought.
Researchers Estimate Environmentally-Induced Childhood Disease Cost At $76.6 Billion May 4, 2011 New data show that, despite previous efforts to curb their use, toxic chemicals have a major impact on health care costs and childhood morbidity.
New Mount Sinai Study Shows Exposure to Certain Pesticides Impacts Child Cognitive Development April 21, 2011 Prenatal exposure to a group of pesticides called organophosphates negatively impacted perceptual reasoning, a measure of nonverbal problem-solving skills.
Diabetic Kidney Failure May Be Reversed with Low-Carbohydrate Diet April 20, 2011 Researchers have found that by administering a low-carb, high-fat diet in mice, that diabetic kidney damage was reversed, and also uncovered an array of genes associated with kidney failure.
Mount Sinai Researchers Help Identify Differences in Disease Progression in Two Subtypes of MS April 14, 2011 New data from the American Academy of Neurology meeting describes the consequences of relapses in MS patients who initially have a progressive course.
Charles A. Powell, MD, Named Chief of the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine March 30, 2011 Dr. Powell’s collaborative translational research in lung cancer has helped lead to the recategorization of the disease.
Mount Sinai Students Celebrate Match Day and the Next Milestone in Their Careers March 23, 2011 The Class of 2011 opened envelopes to learn where they would be spending their residency training. An overwhelming majority matched to a program of their choice.
Mount Sinai Launches Neuroimaging Study to Understand Brain Changes in Alzheimer’s Disease March 8, 2011 Funded by the NIH, the study will use imaging techniques and biomarkers to understand changes in the structure and function of the brain.
President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition Appoints Jeffrey I. Mechanick, MD to Science Board March 7, 2011 The PCFSN engages Americans to adopt healthy lifestyles. Dr. Mechanick will assist the Board with its expanded mission into nutrition.
Mount Sinai Celebrates the “Topping Off” of the New Center for Science and Medicine Building February 7, 2011 Set to open in 2012, CSM will bring nearly a half-million square-feet of new, state-of-the-art medical research and clinical facilities to Mount Sinai.
New Study of “Sarcoid Like” Granulomatous Pulmonary Disease Finds Elevated Rates in WTC Responders January 6, 2011 Mount Sinai researchers examined nearly 20,000 World Trade Center responders for this clinical study.
Mount Sinai Appoints Mark W. Babyatsky, MD, As Chair of Department of Medicine December 13, 2010 Dr. Babyatsky seeks to propel Mount Sinai to the forefront of improving primary care under the new Affordable Care Act.
Mount Sinai School of Medicine Awarded Grant by the Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation December 7, 2010 The grant will go toward instilling in students a deeper appreciation of chronic illness and the plight of the medically disenfranchised.
Hormone Oxytocin, Delivered Nasally, Intensifies Positive and Negative Memories of Mom November 29, 2010 Mount Sinai researchers find that oxytocin enhances men's positive or negative recollections of their mother's affection during childhood.
Middle Schoolers More Interested in College and Medical Careers Thanks to Mount Sinai Program November 15, 2010 MedStart program for Harlem middle schoolers also improved knowledge of diseases prevalent in their community such as diabetes and heart disease.
Health Resources and Services Administration Honors Dr. Jennifer Frontera As Organ Donation Champion November 10, 2010 The HRSA has recognized Dr. Jennifer Frontera for demonstrating an exceptional commitment to organ donation and transplantation in New York State.
Nurses Invite Public to Tour Operating Room in Celebration of Perioperative Nurse Week November 4, 2010 The open house will be held 1-4 pm Monday, November 8.
Mount Sinai Hosts Prestigious Clinical Practicum in Autism with Keynote from Eustacia Cutler November 3, 2010 The American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry selected the Seaver Autism Center for Research & Treatment to host a clinical practicum on autism research.
Douglas A. Jabs, MD, Delivers Jackson Memorial Lecture at the American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting October 13, 2010 Dr. Jabs has been awarded the Jackson Memorial Lecture by the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He will discuss research developments in cytomegalovirus retinitis in people with AIDS.
NIH Grants Mount Sinai $16.5 Million to Continue Program of Excellence in Nanotechnology September 29, 2010 Contract will allow Mount Sinai to develop multidisciplinary research Centers with the goal of developing nanotechnology tools for heart, lung and blood diseases.
New Study Finds That Children with Food Allergies are Targeted by Bullies September 28, 2010 Mount Sinai researchers have found that children with food allergies are often harassed by their classmates and teachers because of their allergies.
The Mount Sinai Medical Center Appoints Randall F. Holcombe, MD As Director of Clinical Cancer Affairs September 24, 2010 Dr. Randall Holcombe has joined Mount Sinai as Director of Clinical Cancer Affairs and Director of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology.
Increased Costs, Hospitalizations Seen in People with Cancer Who Leave Hospice Care Early September 23, 2010 Researchers from Mount Sinai have found that people with terminal cancer who disenroll from hospice care have increased health care usage and costs.
PUBLIC NOTICE September 17, 2010
Mount Sinai Implants First New Ring to Treat One Cause of Heart Failure September 11, 2010 Dr. David Adams invented and implanted the first tricuspid annuloplasty ring in the U.S. to treat tricuspid valve regurgitation.
Researchers Identify New Therapeutic Targets to Improve Pain Management After Chronic Morphine Administration September 7, 2010 Researchers identified changes in the brain and spinal cord that occur during the development of morphine tolerance, providing a therapeutic target for preventing it.
Swallowing Condition Puts Hospitalized Patients at Risk for Complications and Increased Length of Stay August 17, 2010 A new study shows that patients with dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, are in the hospital 40 percent longer than those that do not have the condition.
Mount Sinai Develops Technology That Uses Gold to Detect High-Risk Heart Disease August 16, 2010 Researchers at Mount Sinai have pioneered a way to detect vulnerable plaques in the coronary artery using gold nanoparticles and CT technology.
Mount Sinai Continues to Lead Research on Food Allergy with Renewed NIH Grant of $29.9 Million. August 12, 2010 Hugh Sampson, MD, Director of Mount Sinai’s Jaffe Food Allergy Institute, will continue as lead investigator of the multicenter research effort.
The Mount Sinai Medical Center Named One of the Best Hospitals in the United States by U.S. News and World Report July 22, 2010 Mount Sinai tops the list for geriatrics and comes in high for numerous other specialties, including gastroenterology and cardiology.
Mount Sinai Strongly Represented in New York Magazine's 2010 "Best Doctors" List July 16, 2010 Nearly 200 faculty and staff, including those who serve at an affiliated institution, lauded for outstanding patient care.
The Mount Sinai Hospital Ranked in Top 25 of Best Children’s Hospitals in Two Specialties by U.S. News and World Report June 4, 2010 Mount Sinai’s Kravis Children’s Hospital is cited for excellence in pediatric gastroenterology and kidney disease.
Center of Excellence for OCD and Related Disorders Announces Its Opening June 1, 2010 The Center treats severe obsessive-compulsive disorders and offers comprehensive evaluations, consultations, and innovative and evidence-based treatments.
Terry F. Davies, MD, receives John B. Stanbury Medal from American Thyroid Association May 18, 2010 The American Thyroid Association recognizes Terry F. Davies, MD, Professor of Medicine, for his contributions to thyroid autoimmunity research.
Rate of Childhood Peanut Allergies More than Tripled Between 1997 and 2008 May 12, 2010 Results of a nationwide telephone survey show that the rate of peanut allergies in children more than tripled from 1997 to 2008.
The Mount Sinai Hospital Earns Highest Ratings In New York State Report on Coronary Angioplasty April 29, 2010 Samin Sharma, MD, and Annapoorna Kini, MD, Have Significantly Lower Mortality Rate than Statewide Average.
Alzheimer’s Memory Problems Originate with Protein Clumps Floating in the Brain, Not Amyloid Plaques April 27, 2010 Researchers at Mount Sinai School of Medicine have found that Alzheimer’s is not caused by amyloid plaques, as previously thought by many researchers.
Lisa M. Satlin, MD, Named Chair of Pediatrics at Mount Sinai School of Medicine March 24, 2010 Lisa M. Satlin, MD, a pioneer in the field of pediatric nephrology, has been appointed Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at Mount Sinai School of Medicine.
Wayne K. Goodman, MD, Honored with Mysell Lecture By Harvard Medical School March 24, 2010 Wayne K. Goodman, MD, Chair of the Department of Psychiatry at Mount Sinai, has been selected to deliver the prestigious Mysell Lecture at Harvard.
Mount Sinai Researchers Are the First to Identify Heart Abnormalities in World Trade Center Workers March 16, 2010 Mount Sinai School of Medicine presented data at the American College of Cardiology meeting evaluating heart problems in World Trade Center workers.
Mount Sinai-Led Study Finds Prenatal Exposure to Certain Manmade Chemicals Negatively Affects Childhood Neurodevelopment January 26, 2010 A recent collaborative study links higher prenatal exposure to phthalates — manmade chemicals that interfere with hormonal messaging — to behavioral problems in children.
New Mount Sinai Support Groups Will Address the Needs of Parkinson's and Dystonia Patients and Their Caregivers January 5, 2010 Mount Sinai launches four new support groups to assist patients with Parkinson's disease and dystonia. Topics of discussion will include nutrition, new therapies, and caregiver needs.
New York Academy of Medicine Awards Philip J. Landrigan, MD, 2009 Stephen Smith Medal for Lifetime Achievement in Public Health November 18, 2009 Director of the Children's Environmental Health Center at Mount Sinai and lead investigator for the National Children's Study, Dr. Landrigan helps shape environmental health policies worldwide.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Awards Mount Sinai Organ Donation Medal of Honor October 2, 2009 Mount Sinai Medical Center receives the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Organ Donation Silver 1 Medal of Honor.
Mount Sinai First in Nation to Use Visually Guided Balloon Catheter in Cardiac Procedure September 18, 2009 Physicians at Mount Sinai Medical Center became the first in the U.S. to ablate atrial fibrillation using the endoscopic ablation system.
Majority of Surveyed Physicians Support Health Reform with Both Public and Private Insurance Options September 16, 2009 Sixty-three percent of Mount Sinai physicians support health reform that includes both public and traditional private insurance.
The Mount Sinai Medical Center Named to U.S. News Honor Roll July 16, 2009 Mount Sinai received high marks in 11 of 16 specialties to earn its Honor Roll ranking among U.S. News & World Report's "Best Hospitals" for 2009-2010.
Mount Sinai Is Strongly Represented in New York Magazine's 2009 "Best Doctors" List June 19, 2009 New York Magazine’s 2009 "Best Doctors" issue lists 179 Mount Sinai faculty and staff, including those who serve at an affiliated institution.
Mount Sinai Medical Team to Create Spine Care Program for Retired NFL Players June 12, 2009 Andrew Hecht, MD, Co-Chief of Spine Surgery leads team of specialists from Mount Sinai in the new NFL program.
Mount Sinai's State-of-the-Art Prostate Cancer Center Targets Quality of Life for Patients Undergoing Robotic Surgery May 13, 2009 The resource center for prostate cancer care, led by David B. Samadi, MD, Chief of the Division of Robotics and Minimally Invasive Surgery, specializes in pre- and postsurgical care.
Mount Sinai Children's Environmental Health Center Holds Its Second Annual "Greening Our Children" Benefit Event May 13, 2009 Led by Mount Sinai’s Philip J. Landrigan, MD, Professor and Chair of Community and Preventive Medicine, Center research projects identify potential environmental causes of childhood diseases.
Mount Sinai Hospital Celebrates Redesignation of American Nurses Credentialing Center's Prestigious Magnet Award May 1, 2009 The redesignation for an additional four years is considered the gold standard for nursing. Mount Sinai is among the rare 2 percent of hospitals to achieve this feat.
The Mount Sinai Medical Center Becomes a 2009 EPA Region 2 Quality Award Recipient May 1, 2009 This annual Environmental Protection Agency award honors individuals and organizations who have contributed significantly to the improvement of the environment.
Mount Sinai Nurses Assist Mother in Delivering Twin Outside Hospital in SUV April 24, 2009 Security cameras capture the birth of Elisabeth and Tim Brew's first twin, inside their SUV, as time runs out for making it into the hospital.
Men with Prostate Cancer Worry Less About Recurrence Than Their Partners Do April 23, 2009 Researchers at Mount Sinai have found that when it comes to worrying about the recurrence of prostate cancer, male patients worry less than their spouses or partners.
The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust Grants More Than $37 Million to The Mount Sinai Medical Center April 21, 2009 Funds will support the Helmsley Center for Electrophysiology, establish the Helmsley Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center, and establish the Sinai-Helmsley Alliance for Research Excellence Network.
New Psychiatric Program at The Mount Sinai Medical Center Addresses Special Needs of Multiple Sclerosis Patients February 26, 2009 The new program provides for an on-site psychiatrist to assist in the identification and management of psychiatric and psychological disorders in patients with MS, including depression.
New York City Names The Mount Sinai Medical Center a Cardiac Arrest Center for Therapeutic Hypothermia January 15, 2009 Mount Sinai received the designation because its emergency department administers a delicate cooling therapy to cardiac arrest patients that reduces the chance of brain damage and increases survival.
