NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn

08/20/2026

Kathleen Pastori nearly lost her foot to gangrene, but thanks to an endovascular procedure performed by Dr. Karan Garg at NYU Langone, she is back to walking.

08/05/2026

At NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn, nurses are turning their frontline experience into meaningful improvements in patient care and safety through a nurse-led council.

NYU Langone Health’s nursing councils are groups of frontline nurses that meet regularly to identify care challenges, share ideas, and work with hospital leadership to develop and implement solutions. Through this shared governance model, nurses have a formal voice in decisions affecting clinical practice, workflows, education, safety, and patient outcomes.

The nurse-led Quality and Safety Council at NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn recently expanded education and training to help prevent pressure injuries, also known as bedsores. By improving how repositioning devices and specialty low-air-loss mattresses are used, nurses have helped reduce pressure injuries by 26 percent since 2025.

Nurses in Brooklyn have also strengthened fall prevention by appointing fall champions on every unit, leading scenario-based training, and improving how they speak with patients about asking for help, including when using the bathroom.

“These councils are essential to continuous quality improvement, and the nurse-hospital leadership relationship is fundamental to making meaningful change in patient outcomes,” says Stephanie A. Nolan, DNP, MBA, vice president of nursing and patient care services at NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn.

By bringing nurses’ ideas from the bedside into practice, nursing councils are helping improve workflows, strengthen patient education, and deliver safer care across the hospital.

08/04/2026

08/03/2026

In a time where more and more people are turning to GLP-1 medications for weight loss, bariatric surgery is still an effective option. Just ask Brooklyn resident William Stewart Sr.

By June 2023, William weighed 448 pounds and was living with elevated blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure, and intolerable knee pain. His family physician referred him to Dr. Akuezunkpa O. Ude Welcome, chief of bariatric surgery at NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn, who helped William understand his options and the long-term commitment required for success. Today, he’s down over 250 pounds and feels like a new man.

“All of my vitals are normal,” he says. “My diabetes is in remission, and I have no more knee pain.”

Read more about William’s story ⤵️

Thanks to bariatric surgeon Akuezunkpa O. Ude Welcome, MD, at NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn, William Stewart Sr. went from morbidly obese to trim within two years.

07/29/2026

As NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn launches new inpatient specialty programs, nurses are playing a critical role in developing them to fit patients' needs.

From outlining training protocols and improving workflows to coordinating care and creating patient education modules, they’re ensuring the programs are customized to better serve Brooklyn’s diverse communities.

For the new oncology unit, nurses helped create an accelerated curriculum that has prepared more than 50 nurses to care for patients receiving cancer treatment. “This was more than just a new unit; it was a response to a real care gap,” says Victor Wong, nurse manager at Perlmutter Cancer Center—Sunset Park.

In cardiac surgery, nurses helped build a program that brings advanced procedures and culturally responsive care closer to home. Their feedback to program leaders helped ensure patient education included culturally appropriate nutrition guidance and information in the many languages patients throughout Brooklyn can understand.

“We have learned a lot from working with our community,” says Amanda Triolo, RN. “It’s wonderful to take that knowledge and help make it a part of expanding excellent care to better serve the borough.”

Through collaboration, leadership, and a deep understanding of the communities they serve, our nurses in Brooklyn are leading the way in expanding access to specialized care and helping every new program succeed.

07/16/2026

Last summer, Shana Hale, a mother of two from Brooklyn, noticed a mild burning sensation in her chest during her daily walks. Although the symptoms were easy to dismiss, she trusted her instincts and sought care when it didn't go away.

At NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn, interventional cardiologist Dr. Atul Sharma didn't stop at inconclusive initial tests. Advanced imaging revealed that more than 95 percent of Shana's left main coronary artery was blocked, and within days, Dr. Noritsugu Naito performed lifesaving open-heart surgery. Today, Shana is recovering well and grateful she trusted her instincts.

“I hadn’t even considered open-heart surgery as a possibility,” Shana says. “But I also felt this overwhelming sense of gratitude that it had been found in time. It was kismet. I pushed to get this checked, and Dr. Sharma didn’t let it go.”

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A 43-year-old mother’s mild chest symptoms led to the discovery of a life-threatening heart blockage and lifesaving surgery at NYU Langone Hospital–Brooklyn.

07/08/2026

Language can make all the difference in a patient's healthcare experience.

NYU Langone Health's Bilingual Competency Program certifies eligible bilingual clinicians to communicate directly with patients in languages other than English during appropriate clinical interactions, helping ensure patients receive accurate information while feeling heard, understood, and supported.

At NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn alone, more than 150 nurses certified through the program speak a combined 11 languages, reflecting the diversity of the communities they serve.

For emergency department nurse Marilyn Pauta-Graces, the program has strengthened her ability to care for patients in Spanish. "She looked at my badge and immediately said, ‘Thank God,’” Marilyn recalls of one patient family member who was relieved to find someone she could communicate with during a medical emergency.

For Inessa Gilman, RN, a psychiatric case manager fluent in Russian, the program reinforces the importance of communicating complex medical information accurately. “Having a structured program that certifies staff is so important because patients know they’re receiving accurate information, and staff know they’re communicating appropriately,” Inessa says.

Nurses like Marilyn and Inessa embody the program's broader mission: empowering qualified bilingual clinicians with the training and certification needed to communicate confidently with patients while recognizing the unique cultural and linguistic strengths they bring to NYU Langone's diverse communities.

07/02/2026

When Bradley Lawrence rapidly gained 25 pounds and experienced chest pain and shortness of breath, he trusted his instinct and walked seven blocks to the emergency department at NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn.

Bradley was diagnosed with a rare kidney condition that can lead to permanent damage if left untreated. With a tailored treatment plan from nephrologist Dr. Michal L. Melamed, Bradley achieved remission in just five months and was back to performing cabaret and comedy on the Lower East Side with his wife. “I’m thankful every day that I walked those seven blocks,” says Bradley.

Read more about Bradley’s story and learn how personalized care supported his recovery ⤵️

For National Kidney Month, a performer shares how Dr. Michal L. Melamed, a nephrologist at NYU Langone Health, helped guide his treatment.

07/01/2026

At NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn, nursing is more than a profession. It is a lifelong commitment to caring for neighbors, supporting one another, and making a difference in the community.

Meet three extraordinary nurses whose combined 70 plus years of service reflect the heart of nursing in Brooklyn.

💜 Wai "Joey" Sin, RN has cared for patients in the emergency department since 2009. Fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese, she helps patients feel at ease through shared language and culture. As Joey says, "Being in Brooklyn makes it easier to belong."

💜 Elvie Smith, MSN, RN came to Brooklyn from Jamaica more than 36 years ago and now helps mentor the next generation of nurses. One of her favorite things to tell new nurses is, "We're going to do it together."

💜 Wesley Cabrera, MSN, RNC has been part of the NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn team since 2005. He credits the hospital's culture of trust and collaboration for inspiring him to continue learning and growing. "NYU Langone really encouraged me to keep moving forward," he says.

Their stories reflect the connections, compassion, and pride that make nursing at NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn so special. Thank you to Joey, Elvie, Wesley, and every member of our nursing team for the exceptional care you provide to our patients and community every day 💜

06/15/2026

The foods you eat and limit can play a major role in managing acid reflux symptoms. In an interview with EatingWell, gastroenterologist Dr. Anju Malieckal shares breakfast foods less likely to trigger acid reflux and explains how high-fiber foods may help manage symptoms.

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Experts picked this breakfast food combo for reflux relief because it’s low-acid, high-fiber, and low-fat. Learn more about how that can help reflux and other breakfasts to try.