CUMC Government and Community Affairs

Representing the Interests of the Medical Center Before the Federal, State, and City Governments, and Serving as its Primary Liaison with the External Community

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Government

We advocate on behalf of CUMC faculty, staff, and leadership, and keep all updated on developments in Washington, Albany, and at City Hall.

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Community

Our office engages local residents and organizations by coordinating services, programs, and events that support the needs of the Washington Heights and Inwood community.

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Giving Back

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The Medical Center Neighborhood Fund awards critical grants to community organizations each year.

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News

Shorter Life Expectancy Linked to 2016 Presidential Election Outcome

September 18, 2018

Biggest Republican gains were in counties with shorter life expectancies and greater increases in deaths from drugs, alcohol, and suicide
Secondary School Teachers Trade Vacation for Stem Cell Research at Columbia

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CUMC Newsroom

August 28, 2018

Stem cell article
Local students awarded with Stanley E. Michels Health Careers Scholarship

July 31, 2018

18 local residents attending CUNY schools and entering the medical field received the Stanley E. Michels Health Careers Scholarship.

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