During the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Alexandra Huttle, Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics in the Department of Pediatrics and an Instructor of Medicine in the Weill Department of Medicine, saw a striking number of her young patients presenting suicidal ideation (SI), notably three cases of recent suicide attempts (SA) by children under the age of 12 in a single week. Dr. Huttle was halfway through her pediatrics...
The Annual Quality Improvement and Patient Safety (QIPS) Poster Symposium took place on May 21, 2025, at the Griffis Faculty Club. The event has brought together institutional leaders, clinicians, researchers and staff across all disciplines to celebrate the impactful and collaborative advancements in patient care for over a decadeThis year’s symposium was supported through the co-sponsorship of the Quality...
At the David Rogers Health Policy Colloquium, which is a forum for invited speakers to present their research, clinical programs, or demonstration projects, followed by a discussion with students, faculty and staff, Dr. Arnab Ghosh, an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of General Internal Medicine, gave a presentation titled “Climate and Health Policy: Where to from here?” urging policymakers,...
Although only 5% of active physicians are African American and 5.8% are Latino (2019 AAMC Diversity in Medicine report), Weill Cornell Medicine is dedicating time, energy and empathy to build inclusive environments. In recognition of Weill Cornell Medicine’s recent Diversity Week, the Weill Department of Medicine’s Grand Rounds on April 9, 2025 focused on the extraordinary work of the Cornell Center for Health Equity (CCHEq) and the Diversity Center of Excellence (DCOE), both...
As they near the end of their term on Weill Cornell Medicine’s Staff Equity and Inclusion Council (SEIC), Vanessa Dudley and Princess Osma, both research staff members in the Weill Department of Medicine’s Division of General Internal Medicine, are being remembered for making a lasting impact on the Division’s commitment to promoting equity and inclusion in the Weill Cornell Medicine community.Vanessa, Research Program Manager on Division Chief Dr. Monika Safford’s research...
Research has shown that the relationship between a patient and their provider can significantly influence the quality of care outcomes. This is particularly evident when considering provider race concordance, which is the alignment of a patient’s race with that of their healthcare provider, according to a new study led by a Weill Cornell Medical College student. Research into this topic sheds light on the intersection of race, healthcare, and patient satisfaction, offering an understanding...
Dr. Madeline R. Sterling, Associate Professor of Medicine in the division of General Internal Medicine and clinician at Weill Cornell Internal Medicine Associates (WCIMA), recently released a scientific statement affirming the efficacy of the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Life’s Essential 8. The statement stems from Dr. Sterling’s three-year, $400,000 grant from the AHA to rest and implement behavior health interventions among home health aides to improve their cardiovascular...
Dr. Laura C. Pinheiro, an associate professor of health services research in medicine in the division of General Internal Medicine, has been named a Cancer Moonshot Scholar by the National Cancer Institute. Dr. Pinheiro’s research program is focused on reducing health inequities for adults with cancer. The award, a $3.2 million, seven-year R37 Merit grant, will support Dr. Pinheiro’s research program to investigate drivers of...
Home health aides (HHAs) are vulnerable to stress, isolation and depressive symptoms, which impact their own health as well as their patients’ desire to age in place, according to Weill Cornell Medicine researchers. HHAs are a rapidly growing workforce trained and certified to provide personal and medical care, as well as emotional support, in the home.“As a doctor, I’ve learned that home health aides are a critical part of patients’ well-being,” said senior author Dr....
The Weill Department of Medicine’s Education Office recently piloted a full-day Education Retreat for faculty across the Department to share projects, programs, and initiatives directly impacting medical education practices and operations. Dr. Kirana Gudi, Vice Chair of Education, provided opening remarks for the May 7 event. Presenters included Drs. Kate Penziner and Bryan Leppert, who shared their experience involving residents in developing content for the Department’s internal medicine...
