#suny-downstate

#suny-downstate

Downstate faces financial crisis and infrastructure disrepair despite providing crucial healthcare and training workforce.

SUNY and Governor Hochul are investing in a $500 million revitalization plan for Downstate to address deficit and modernize facilities.

Downstate is NYC's only public academic medical center, facing disinvestment and financial crisis.

SUNY announced a plan with Governor Hochul to invest $300 million in capital funding and cover $200 million of annual operating deficit.

Healthcare workers and officials protest plan to close SUNY Downstate Medical Center in East Flatbush.

Financial challenges at SUNY Downstate include a $160 million deficit and $4 billion repair cost.

Residents of Brooklyn are concerned about the potential closure of the SUNY Downstate hospital and the loss of medical treatment options and jobs.

The state plans to close the hospital due to needed repairs and a yearly operating deficit, but patients and staff are skeptical about the need for drastic reduction or closure.

Brooklyn could lose its only kidney transplant program if SUNY Downstate Medical Center is downscaled.

Closing inpatient services would free up funding for new facilities and services at Downstate.