What We Do

Areas of Advocate Impact

Fundraising to support grants for the enhancement of patient care at University Hospital
Volunteering throughout the hospital
Community health education
Membership growth and development
Blood drives

Fundraising

Fundraising sponsored by The Advocates results in support for many hospital based programs. Recent grants provided financial support to individual departments throughout Upstate Medical University including:

Upstate Poison Center: "Look-Alike" flip charts that illustrate similar looking poisonous and non-poisonous products found in and around the home
Palliative Care: Comfort care items such as CDs and CD players for end-of-life patients to use for relaxation, distraction and pain relief
Pediatrics: Musical instruments to comfort young patients. Brochures to educate parents about their child's at-home care, including post-surgical signs and symptoms
Psychiatry: Socialization programs such as outings for patients
Cardiovascular: Women's Healthy Heart program information
Infectious Disease: Appointment calendars for HIV/AIDS patients