NYAM News & Publications - Press Releases

Dodge O. Dorland Appointed to NYAM Board of Trustees

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 15:45:17 -0600

Dodge O. Dorland, CMT, Chairman and Chief Investment Officer of Landor & Fuest Capital Managers, LLC, has been appointed to the NYAM Board of Trustees. His appointment will become effective on January 1, 2013 and runs until December 31, 2016. Mr. Dorland brings a wealth of knowledge in the world of finance and served numerous posts with the nation’s leading Fortune 500 companies.

Age-friendly NYC Launches First-ever Age-friendly College Database to Encourage Older Adults to Return to School

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 10:11:37 -0600

NYAM, in partnership with the New York City Mayor’s Office and the New York City Council, is launching Age-friendly NYC College Link (http://agefriendlycollege.org), the nation’s first searchable online database that empowers older adults to browse, search, compare, and connect with educational opportunities at dozens of local colleges and universities.

Executive Training Academy for Social Work Deans and Directors Prepares Leaders for Changing Health Care Landscape

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 14:20:37 -0500

Health care reform and a dramatic shortage of health workers who specialize in aging care present the backdrop for the incoming class of 10 deans and directors of university social work programs accepted for the 2012-2013 Leadership Academy in Aging.

Alfred P. Sloan Foundation awards $594,898 Grant to NYAM to Establish Sloan Award for an Age-friendly Workplace in NYC

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 09:35:55 -0500

The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation has awarded NYAM a grant of $594,898 to establish the Sloan Award for an Age-friendly Workplace in New York City. The purpose of developing this new awards program is to celebrate “age-friendly” businesses as role models; publicize innovative characteristics, practices, and policies that contribute to an effective multigenerational workforce; and raise the visibility of effective older workers and their contributions to the workplace.

NYAM Provides Critical Data to Enact New York State Law Requiring Pharmacy Translation Services

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 09:07:21 -0500

A new law signed by Governor Andrew Cuomo, supported by key research conducted by NYAM, will make it easier for New Yorkers to read prescription drug labels in their native language, a move designed to increase patient safety and promote improved communication between immigrant communities and their health providers.

Groundbreaking Report Identifies Opportunities in Health Reform and Prevention for All New Yorkers

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 09:07:21 -0500

A new report identifies opportunities that build on both the Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act (ACA) and New York’s ongoing efforts toward improving the health of its 19 million residents.

Ted Shortliffe, Former President and CEO of the American Medical Informatics Association, to join NYAM as Scholar in Residence

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 10:46:55 -0500

Dr. Edward (Ted) Shortliffe, President and CEO of the American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA), will be stepping down from his current position and joining NYAM as a Scholar in Residence.

NYAM Appoints Director of New Center for the History of Medicine and Public Health

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:06:47 -0600

NYAM has appointed Lisa O’Sullivan, PhD, as the founding Director of its new Center for the History of Medicine and Public Health. Ms. O'Sullivan was most recently Senior Curator of Medicine at the Science Museum London, where she curated the Wellcome Collection, one of the world's preeminent historic medical collections.

NYAM to Host First of Three Lectures on Medicine During the Civil War

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:44:38 -0600

On January 18, Dr. Ira Rutkow will present the 2012 John K. Lattimer Lecture on "The Civil War: How Did It Impact Medicine in America?" The event is the first in a three-part series on medicine during the Civil War.