A simple surgical technique during cardiac surgery was associated with a 56 percent reduction in the incidence of an irregular heart rhythm known as atrial fibrillation that can lead to stroke, with no added risks or side effects.

NewYork-Presbyterian, one of the nation’s most comprehensive, integrated academic healthcare systems, today launched “Stay Amazing,” its first new brand platform and campaign in more than a decade.

Columbia University Irving Medical Center with NewYork-Presbyterian has been named a Center of Excellence by the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) and joins a national network dedicated to improving treatment and care for people with rare diseases.

It is estimated that nearly 3.4 million Americans are currently diagnosed with epilepsy; 470,000 are children ages 14 and younger.

Neurologists and critical care medicine specialists at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital offer highly specialized expertise in disorders of consciousness to promote the best outcomes for patients.

NMIC, a community-based nonprofit organization that provides social services to residents of Washington Heights, Inwood and the surrounding areas, was recognized at the inaugural NYC Imagine Awards on Oct. 19, 2021 for launching the Northern Manhattan, Harlem, and South Bronx Community COVID-19 Vaccination Scheduling Hotline. The hotline was made possible with the support of NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.

Dr. Larissa V. Rodríguez has been named chair of the Department of Urology at Weill Cornell Medicine and urologist-in-chief at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, effective Jan. 1, 2022.

Physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital present recent updates on novel devices to improve recovery for patients living with the after-effects of stroke.