Mount Sinai Brooklyn

28/07/2026

Avnish Deobhakta, MD, a retina specialist at New York Eye & Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, gives advice on how to protect your ocular health in the long and short term.

If you want to protect your ocular health in the long and short term, avoid these behaviors.

27/07/2026

Starting to notice vision changes after 40? You're not alone. Rudrani Banik, MD, a neuro-ophthalmologist New York Eye & Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, shares five tips for better eye health in midlife.

Protecting your eyes in midlife is important. These expert-backed tips can help women keep their eyes strong for years to come.

24/07/2026

Tamiesha Frempong, MD, a pediatric ophthalmologist at New York Eye & Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, discusses strategies for parents to help limit the impact of excessive screen time on kids.

Dr. Tamiesha Frempong joined "News All Day.”

22/07/2026

Mount Sinai Brooklyn participated in Brooklyn Health & Harmony in recognition of 2026 NYC Probation Week. During the event, the team provided health screenings, promoted healthy lifestyle choices, educated attendees on disease prevention and management, and connected community members with valuable MSB resources, including primary care services.

07/07/2026

For 37 years, Mereli Llarenas, RN, CCRN, has cared for patients during some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives as an ICU nurse at Mount Sinai. To Mereli, the ICU is where compassion and expertise come together. No matter who a patient is or where they come from, everyone deserves to be treated with dignity, respect, and the highest quality care.

Being a Mount Sinai Nurse means leading with kindness, dedication, knowledge, and skill, always finding ways to deliver the highest-quality care to patients.

Thank you, Mereli, for 37 years of unwavering compassion, excellence, and dedication to your patients, colleagues, and the Mount Sinai community.

06/07/2026

MSB held the 2026 Annual Skin Fair designed to enhance nurses’ knowledge and skills in skin and wound care. The fair focused on prevention, assessment, and treatment of skin injuries through interactive, hands-on learning experiences to strengthen everyday skills that directly impact patient care, regulatory compliance, and nursing excellence. Nurses participated in skill-building activities at specialized stations such as pressure injury prevention, accurate wound assessment and measurement, safe patient handling and mobility, and nutrition’s critical role in wound healing.

02/07/2026

Throughout June we celebrated National Safety Month. Ongoing initiatives focused on building awareness, strengthening communication, and reinforcing the everyday practices that help protect our patients, visitors, coworkers, and communities.
The Environmental Health and Safety team hosted a tabling to share practical prevention strategies and provide useful resources to support a culture of safety.
Safety is a shared responsibility and an essential part of the care and services we provide every day. Thanks to the MSB team for their continued commitment to promoting a safe and healthy environment.

30/06/2026

Together, we commemorate Juneteenth by honoring the enduring promise of freedom and advancing a more equitable future for the communities we serve. To celebrate, Mount Sinai Brooklyn held a tabling to engage staff and share information about the holiday.
Juneteenth reminds us that freedom is not fully realized until it is equitably shared. This work remains central to our efforts to advance health equity and improve health outcomes for every person in every community.

26/06/2026

Staff attended a tabling at Mount Sinai Brooklyn to learn about Mount Sinai’s annual steps challenge, “Reach Your Peak,” designed to support employee well-being, physical activity, and daily health habits.
Something as simple as walking can help support mobility, heart health, stress management, and overall wellness. This annual program brings colleagues together, creates friendly competition, and fosters a positive team spirit. It is a wonderful opportunity to encourage healthy habits, stay active, support one another, and have some fun along the way.

26/06/2026

During Health Care Risk Management Week, Monday, June 15, to Friday, June 19, we celebrated our risk management professionals and teams. These colleagues work tirelessly to support our Health System and colleagues through complex and challenging risk management concerns and patient safety matters.
The staff participated in educational events, webinars, team-building exercises, and awareness campaigns.