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John Rivera, founder of the Cristian Rivera Foundation, and Dr. Mark Souweidane were recently invited to appear on Good Day Street Talk with Antwan Lewis, to talk about DIPG, research that is creating hope for families, and the bossy little boy whose life was claimed far too soon.

Watch Dr. Souweidane and John Rivera on Good Day New York Street Talk

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A portable MRI scanner is now up and running in the neuro ICU at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, the first of its kind available to patients in New York City. The portable unit allows our team to perform scans right at a patient’s bedside, without having to schedule time in imaging or losing time precious time in transport. In just its first two weeks of operation, the machine has helped in the diagnosis and management of several seriously ill patients,...

The Neurosurgery Outstanding Service Award spotlights members of the department who exemplify the department's core values. The winner for Q3 2023 is Elaine M. Regacho, nurse practitioner who works with Dr. Philip Stieg and his patients.

“Elaine is an unfailingly professional, compassionate, and caring nurse practitioner,” says Dr. Stieg. “The attention she provides is a big part of why our patients report feeling so well cared for...

Katie Chrunyk was recently selected as the PA Mentor of the Year in neuroscience by the Department of Physician Assistant Services at NewYork-Presbyterian. The awards, given each year to honor outstanding PAs on each campus of the health system, recognize excellence in the profession and a stellar commitment to patient care. Katie, who was honored earlier this year as Neurology PA of the Year for her outstanding work with our hospitalized patients, was selected from among 350 PAs...