William A. Wertheim, MD, MBA
@sbm-evp.bsky.social
Executive Vice President, Stony Brook Medicine
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February is Heart Month, & today I, along with our Stony Brook community, wore red to shine a light on heart disease in women. It was wonderful to see so many of our team members take part & show their support. Thank you for helping to raise awareness for this important cause!
February 6, 2026 at 8:10 PM
February is Heart Month, & today I, along with our Stony Brook community, wore red to shine a light on heart disease in women. It was wonderful to see so many of our team members take part & show their support. Thank you for helping to raise awareness for this important cause!
I recently had the pleasure of joining the department head meeting at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital to share updates on our work on the South Fork and hear valuable insights from the leadership team. I'm grateful for their time and commitment to the East End community!
February 5, 2026 at 9:08 PM
I recently had the pleasure of joining the department head meeting at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital to share updates on our work on the South Fork and hear valuable insights from the leadership team. I'm grateful for their time and commitment to the East End community!
Congratulations to the 17S MICU Nursing Team at Stony Brook University Hospital on their recent DAISY Award. This honor reflects both clinical excellence and the compassion and dignity shown to patients and families during life’s most difficult moments. I appreciate all you do!
February 4, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Congratulations to the 17S MICU Nursing Team at Stony Brook University Hospital on their recent DAISY Award. This honor reflects both clinical excellence and the compassion and dignity shown to patients and families during life’s most difficult moments. I appreciate all you do!
How do normal healing processes become drivers of cancer? Research from Stony Brook Medicine's Dr. Agnieszka Bialkowska is advancing our understanding of transcription factors, with a new patent helping move discovery closer to future cancer therapies. https://bit.ly/4a4QEw7
February 3, 2026 at 9:13 PM
How do normal healing processes become drivers of cancer? Research from Stony Brook Medicine's Dr. Agnieszka Bialkowska is advancing our understanding of transcription factors, with a new patent helping move discovery closer to future cancer therapies. https://bit.ly/4a4QEw7
Start your day with a fresh ☕️ and a brand-new episode of Morning Grounds, Morning Rounds! I'm joined by Dr. Rabih Chaer, Chief of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery at Stony Brook Medicine, who shares his vision for advancing minimally invasive techniques and more. https://bit.ly/4ke4vod
February 3, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Start your day with a fresh ☕️ and a brand-new episode of Morning Grounds, Morning Rounds! I'm joined by Dr. Rabih Chaer, Chief of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery at Stony Brook Medicine, who shares his vision for advancing minimally invasive techniques and more. https://bit.ly/4ke4vod
February is Black History Month, marking 100 years of Black History commemorations. As Dr. Joycelyn Elders noted, health is about more than the absence of disease. More on the Black pioneers who shaped modern medicine & inspire our work at Stony Brook Medicine: https://bit.ly/4aaB9T8
February 2, 2026 at 5:51 PM
February is Black History Month, marking 100 years of Black History commemorations. As Dr. Joycelyn Elders noted, health is about more than the absence of disease. More on the Black pioneers who shaped modern medicine & inspire our work at Stony Brook Medicine: https://bit.ly/4aaB9T8
No question is too awkward to ask your doctor, and when it comes to your health, Google and chatbots aren’t the answer. Stony Brook Medicine is a judgment-free zone! Tune into the latest episode of HEALTH Yeah! for answers from our experts: https://bit.ly/4rbYX00
January 30, 2026 at 8:45 PM
No question is too awkward to ask your doctor, and when it comes to your health, Google and chatbots aren’t the answer. Stony Brook Medicine is a judgment-free zone! Tune into the latest episode of HEALTH Yeah! for answers from our experts: https://bit.ly/4rbYX00
A new study from Stony Brook University researchers suggests a possible link between Long COVID and lasting brain health changes, finding significantly higher levels of tau in patients with persistent neurological symptoms after COVID-19. https://bit.ly/3M1iUaK
January 30, 2026 at 2:01 PM
A new study from Stony Brook University researchers suggests a possible link between Long COVID and lasting brain health changes, finding significantly higher levels of tau in patients with persistent neurological symptoms after COVID-19. https://bit.ly/3M1iUaK
I recently received a kind note and these family photos from our sourdough September raffle winner, Dr. Patricia Galvin-Parton. Seeing her message filled me with joy, as these personal connections help strengthen the sense of community we’re building at Stony Brook Medicine!
January 29, 2026 at 9:13 PM
I recently received a kind note and these family photos from our sourdough September raffle winner, Dr. Patricia Galvin-Parton. Seeing her message filled me with joy, as these personal connections help strengthen the sense of community we’re building at Stony Brook Medicine!
At Stony Brook Medicine, countless lives are saved by our extraordinary ECMO teams. In recognition, we've received the Silver Level Path to Excellence in Life Support Award from ELSO. We're proud to be 1 of 3 sites on Long Island to receive this distinction. https://bit.ly/3ZsCL5K
January 28, 2026 at 6:39 PM
At Stony Brook Medicine, countless lives are saved by our extraordinary ECMO teams. In recognition, we've received the Silver Level Path to Excellence in Life Support Award from ELSO. We're proud to be 1 of 3 sites on Long Island to receive this distinction. https://bit.ly/3ZsCL5K
(1/2) I’m proud to share that, for the 4th year in a row, Healthgrades recognizes Stony Brook Medicine as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals for 2026, placing us among the top 1% nationwide for overall care excellence and the only health system on Long Island to earn this distinction.
January 28, 2026 at 1:30 PM
(1/2) I’m proud to share that, for the 4th year in a row, Healthgrades recognizes Stony Brook Medicine as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals for 2026, placing us among the top 1% nationwide for overall care excellence and the only health system on Long Island to earn this distinction.
Congratulations to Carol A. Carter, SUNY Distinguished Professor at Stony Brook University, on being named a 2025 Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors, the highest honor for academic inventors. A well-deserved recognition of her groundbreaking scientific impact. https://bit.ly/49AoQk5
January 27, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Congratulations to Carol A. Carter, SUNY Distinguished Professor at Stony Brook University, on being named a 2025 Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors, the highest honor for academic inventors. A well-deserved recognition of her groundbreaking scientific impact. https://bit.ly/49AoQk5
I recently had lunch with clinical team members to hear about their experiences at Stony Brook Medicine. I’m so grateful for the openness & thoughtful feedback. These conversations are important to me, & I’m looking forward to more lunches like this with our teams throughout the year!
January 26, 2026 at 9:00 PM
I recently had lunch with clinical team members to hear about their experiences at Stony Brook Medicine. I’m so grateful for the openness & thoughtful feedback. These conversations are important to me, & I’m looking forward to more lunches like this with our teams throughout the year!
Recently, Stony Brook Heart Institute celebrated 15 years as Long Island's first and oldest Joint Commission-certified LVAD program. Congratulations and thank you to everyone who has contributed to this milestone and continues to advance heart failure care for our communities.
January 23, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Recently, Stony Brook Heart Institute celebrated 15 years as Long Island's first and oldest Joint Commission-certified LVAD program. Congratulations and thank you to everyone who has contributed to this milestone and continues to advance heart failure care for our communities.
Smartphone bans in schools remain a hot topic. Two newly published studies from Stony Brook University authors show strong parent support and significant phone use during school hours. Their findings raise important questions about learning, well-being, and equity. https://bit.ly/4jEWZ5A
January 23, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Smartphone bans in schools remain a hot topic. Two newly published studies from Stony Brook University authors show strong parent support and significant phone use during school hours. Their findings raise important questions about learning, well-being, and equity. https://bit.ly/4jEWZ5A
Congratulations to Stony Brook University Hospital’s recent DAISY Award recipient, Jonathan, who was nominated by a patient’s parent for going above and beyond during their daughter’s stay. Thank you for the compassion and excellence you bring to patient care every day, Jonathan!
January 22, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Congratulations to Stony Brook University Hospital’s recent DAISY Award recipient, Jonathan, who was nominated by a patient’s parent for going above and beyond during their daughter’s stay. Thank you for the compassion and excellence you bring to patient care every day, Jonathan!
I recently laced up my sneakers to join Nicole Rossol on Red Sneaker Rounds, connecting with teams and hearing their feedback. These conversations strengthen trust and collaboration at Stony Brook Medicine and ensure every voice is heard. Thank you to our teams and leaders for your openness!
January 21, 2026 at 5:50 PM
I recently laced up my sneakers to join Nicole Rossol on Red Sneaker Rounds, connecting with teams and hearing their feedback. These conversations strengthen trust and collaboration at Stony Brook Medicine and ensure every voice is heard. Thank you to our teams and leaders for your openness!
Healthcare is evolving with new technology, but what does it mean for Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital and its existing workflow? Dr. Alison Madden shares her insights on this topic and more on Morning Grounds, Morning Rounds! https://bit.ly/49gqasl 🌅☕️🌅🩺
January 20, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Healthcare is evolving with new technology, but what does it mean for Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital and its existing workflow? Dr. Alison Madden shares her insights on this topic and more on Morning Grounds, Morning Rounds! https://bit.ly/49gqasl 🌅☕️🌅🩺
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we honor Dr. King's legacy and his commitment to equality, justice and service. His vision of a more equitable society is something we carry with us daily at Stony Brook Medicine, working to close the gaps in accessibility to care, education and research.
January 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we honor Dr. King's legacy and his commitment to equality, justice and service. His vision of a more equitable society is something we carry with us daily at Stony Brook Medicine, working to close the gaps in accessibility to care, education and research.
Care can come full circle. Inspired by her family’s NICU journey at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital, Paige Pedroli wrote Welcome to the “NIC-ZOO” and recently donated 30 books to support current NICU families. Read more via Newsday: https://nwsdy.li/452iwiE
January 16, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Care can come full circle. Inspired by her family’s NICU journey at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital, Paige Pedroli wrote Welcome to the “NIC-ZOO” and recently donated 30 books to support current NICU families. Read more via Newsday: https://nwsdy.li/452iwiE
With a fresh year have come new inspirations for me, both at work and at home. I recently switched things up in the kitchen and tried out an English muffin recipe, which came out quite well. A nice reminder that trying something new can be both refreshing and rewarding!
January 15, 2026 at 9:09 PM
With a fresh year have come new inspirations for me, both at work and at home. I recently switched things up in the kitchen and tried out an English muffin recipe, which came out quite well. A nice reminder that trying something new can be both refreshing and rewarding!
I'm excited to see that two of our Stony Brook University researchers were awarded SUNY Technology Accelerator Fund support to help move breakthrough ideas toward real-world impact, from advanced wound care to AI-driven robotics. Congratulations to Dr. Singh and Dr. Purwar! https://bit.ly/4jA7Eyr
January 14, 2026 at 5:54 PM
I'm excited to see that two of our Stony Brook University researchers were awarded SUNY Technology Accelerator Fund support to help move breakthrough ideas toward real-world impact, from advanced wound care to AI-driven robotics. Congratulations to Dr. Singh and Dr. Purwar! https://bit.ly/4jA7Eyr
Every drop counts. 🩸 Blood donors are essential to patient care, supporting everything from emergency surgeries to ongoing treatments. This National Blood Donor Month, consider giving to make a meaningful impact in our community. https://bit.ly/4aTbD72
January 13, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Every drop counts. 🩸 Blood donors are essential to patient care, supporting everything from emergency surgeries to ongoing treatments. This National Blood Donor Month, consider giving to make a meaningful impact in our community. https://bit.ly/4aTbD72
Brew a fresh cup of coffee because a new episode of Morning Grounds, Morning Rounds is here! 🌅☕️🌅🩺 Dr. Alison Madden, Chief Medical Officer at Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital, joins me to discuss her approach to leadership and more: https://bit.ly/3Ncna7E
January 12, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Brew a fresh cup of coffee because a new episode of Morning Grounds, Morning Rounds is here! 🌅☕️🌅🩺 Dr. Alison Madden, Chief Medical Officer at Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital, joins me to discuss her approach to leadership and more: https://bit.ly/3Ncna7E
New year, new health goals, but how do you make these resolutions stick? Our Stony Brook Medicine experts share practical tips for building lasting habits in an insightful episode of HEALTH Yeah! https://bit.ly/3YgawXy
January 9, 2026 at 9:12 PM
New year, new health goals, but how do you make these resolutions stick? Our Stony Brook Medicine experts share practical tips for building lasting habits in an insightful episode of HEALTH Yeah! https://bit.ly/3YgawXy