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Michael Dowling

After the Roof Caved In: An Immigrant’s Journey from Ireland to America

December 30, 2020 by Leave a Comment

A Conversation Between Northwell CEO Michael Dowling and  New York Times Columnist Timothy Egan Michael Dowling, Northwell Health President and CEO and Timothy P. Egan, New York Times' op-ed columnist and author of the best-seller "The Immortal Irishman," as he interviews Michael about his new memoir, "After the Roof Caved in: An Immigrant's Journey from Ireland to … [Read more...] about After the Roof Caved In: An Immigrant’s Journey from Ireland to America

Presidential Distinguished Service Awards Announced

November 13, 2020 by Leave a Comment

Three Irish Americans are among the recipients of this year’s Presidential Distinguished Service Awards for the Irish Abroad. Northwell Health executive, Michael J. Dowling, cultural scholar James W. Flannery, and oncologist Dennis J. Slamon were recognized alongside the likes of actress Fiona Shaw, and Professor Mitsuko Ohno of Japan, for their achievements in a wide range … [Read more...] about Presidential Distinguished Service Awards Announced

Northwell Health President and CEO Michael Dowling

October 29, 2020 by Leave a Comment

His winning spirit, unbreakable determination, and willingness to take risks have propelled him forward throughout his career and inspired and motivated those around him. By Olivia O'Mahony and Patricia Harty Michael Dowling is one of the nation's most influential health care executives. He has rapidly expanded and successfully revolutionized Northwell Health, … [Read more...] about Northwell Health President and CEO Michael Dowling

Protecting the Supply Lifeline

October 28, 2020 by Leave a Comment

On Monday, January 13, 2020, Phyllis McCready knew there was something wrong with the supply chain for the precious PPE frontline workers relied upon. McCready had been in this line of work for thirty years, ten at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center and twenty at Northwell. Through years of dealing with hundreds of different vendors of medical equipment and supplies—beds, … [Read more...] about Protecting the Supply Lifeline

Research Trials
The Rigor of Science

October 28, 2020 by Leave a Comment

“We’re facing a disease for which there’s no treatment,” said Dr. Kevin Tracey, a neurosurgeon who heads the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research at Northwell. “Think of what that means. We’re ramping up with preparations to have the hospitals filled up with people in every bed. Some of them dying of a disease, surrounded by doctors and nurses who don’t know what to do … [Read more...] about Research Trials
The Rigor of Science

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