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Stony Brook University hosted a Technology Innovations Expo aimed at bettering the lives of individuals with spinal cord injuries. The Expo was part of a two-week summer program that ran from July 16-29. Photos by John Griffin.

More than 250,000 people in the United States are estimated to be living with spinal cord injuries (SCI), with approximately 17,000 new cases each year. Those who are dealing with...

Left to right: Alana Fernandes, Ashliane Vazquez, Francesca Prainito and Mahorr Levi at the free toy lending library they helped set up at Greenport’s Floyd Memorial Library.

Viyang Hao

06 Jul 2023

Recent Grads Set Up Toy Lending Library for Local Community

Alumni Alana Fernandes, Mahorr Levi and Francesca Prainito graduated in May from the Stony Brook School of Health Professions with degrees in occupational therapy, and their final project is leaving a lasting legacy...

Elizabeth Slattery

17 Apr 2023

NFL Cardiac Arrest Highlights Importance of Athletic Trainers

SBU master’s degree in athletic training is the only CAATE program on Long Island When Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed due to cardiac arrest during an NFL game this...

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Summer Program and Expo Focuses on Spinal Cord Injuries

Recent Grads Set Up Toy Lending Library for Local Community

NFL Cardiac Arrest Highlights Importance of Athletic Trainers

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