At Weill Cornell Medicine, we are practicing medicine that puts people first. We are driven by a commitment to provide world-class expertise to every person who seeks our care – fueling collaboration, innovation and continual improvement. Our mission is simple: to deliver personalized, compassionate care that makes a difference.
Our patients are at the center of all our work. Whether at the clinician’s bedside, at the lab bench or in the classroom, our efforts are changing lives. People around the world trust us with their care, and through strategic planning and visionary philanthropy – exemplified by Louise Riggio’s gift featured in this issue’s cover story – we are empowered to deliver our very best.
As medicine continues to evolve, we confront challenges that test and shape our institution. Critical funding, once guaranteed, is now less certain, and the public perception of science and health care continues to shift. Yet even in adversity, there is always opportunity. By embracing data and new technologies, harnessing our collective talent, and expanding our local and global reach, we move forward with renewed energy and ambition.
And we do this work with the steadfast support of our donors and friends. You push us to excel, to expand and to imagine what comes next. Even now, as we grow our clinical footprint through the Midtown Clinical Care Center and soon at 1334 York Avenue, we do so with deep gratitude for your generosity and shared commitment to our mission.
We are on the precipice of a new era in health care at Weill Cornell Medicine, and are grateful to embark on this journey with you.
With gratitude,
Robert A. Harrington, M.D.
Stephen and Suzanne Weiss Dean, Weill Cornell Medicine
Provost for Medical Affairs, Cornell University
