Balavenkatesh Kanna email & contact info

Chief Executive Officer of University Hospital at Downstate (UHD)/ Vice President of Hospital Affairs at Suny Downstate Medical Center.

Work Email

b******************@v*****

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Direct Phone

+1 (***) ***-****

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LinkedIn URL

linkedin.com/in/••••••••

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Employing Organization

Suny Downstate Medical Center

Team

Key Colleagues

Decision makers at Suny Downstate Medical Center

Valery Stewart
Administrator
Loraine Antoine
Assistant Professor and Director of Clinical Education (DCE), Physical Therapy, School of Health Professions
Genevieve B Smith
Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy, School of Health Professions
John Soraci
Assistant Vice President Campus Planning, Facilities Management and Development
Patricia Napolitano
Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs

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Public Activity & Signals

Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Balavenkatesh Kanna’s organization

Apr 20, 2026BoardMeeting

Board

Nursing Student Council Meeting Minutes

The council discussed key updates regarding clinical placements, emphasizing the necessity of punctuality for simulation sessions and managing clinical section switches. Planning initiatives were reviewed for the rollout of College of Nursing sweatshirts, improvements to the ABSN registration process, and logistics for an end-of-semester event. Financial matters included reimbursement follow-ups and a review of a funding request. Additionally, the council coordinated the distribution timeline for a summer semester resource guide and discussed strategies for improving communication and onboarding for incoming student cohorts.

Jun 21, 2024BoardMeeting

Board

Faculty & Professional Staff Assembly Semi-Annual Meeting

The meeting focused on the New York State budget process and its impact on the SUNY Downstate University Hospital. Key discussions involved the legislative proposal to convert the hospital into an outpatient-only facility and the subsequent advocacy efforts that secured $300 million in capital funding. Other topics included the establishment of a Community Advisory Board, the importance of continuous communication with political representatives to ensure institutional needs are addressed, and the strategic role of the College of Medicine in sustaining the hospital's operations.

May 6, 2025BoardMeeting

Board

Assembly Spring Meeting

The meeting addressed the recent reaffirmation of accreditation through the Middle States Commission and focused on the potential impacts of anticipated federal budget cuts on the institution and the hospital. Discussions highlighted concerns over federal funding, including DISH and Medicaid revenue, alongside the state budget process and its implications for hiring and operations. The assembly also reviewed proposed amendments to the bylaws and discussed the political dynamics surrounding the community advisory board.

Nov 30, 2023BoardMeeting

Board

Downstate Health Sciences University Center-Wide Assembly Meeting

The meeting provided an overview of the State University of New York (SUNY) budget, highlighting recent operating and capital support, debt service relief, and Medicaid rate adjustments. The discussion also covered advocacy efforts for the university hospitals, the submission of enrollment and stability plans, and an update on the ongoing cafeteria renovation project, including challenges posed by rising construction costs.

Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.

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