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The latest announcements are from March 13, 2024:

 

 

World Kidney Day is March 14

In celebration of World Kidney Day, Upstate Transplant Center will provide information on kidney health Thursday, March 14 from 9 a.m. to noon outside Café 750 on the second floor of Upstate University Hospital. World Kidney Day focuses on raising awareness about kidney disease, the importance of overall kidney health, and early detection to reduce the impact of kidney disease. Questions? Email Linda Curry at CurryL@Upstate.edu.

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Vote for Hero in SUNY’s Mascot Madness competition by March 15

For the first time, Upstate’s mascot, Hero the Wolf, is competing in SUNY Mascot Madness. As with the NCAA’s March Madness, teams compete in brackets. For the first bracket, Hero is in a tight race with Ram-bo, the mascot of Farmington State College. Victory is determined by the number of votes each Mascot receives. Voting for the first round began Tuesday and ends Friday, March 15 at 3 p.m. You can vote for Hero at this SUNY website and read more about Hero, and the competition, at this SUNY website. Participants can vote once a day on every device they use.

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Poison Prevention Week is March 17 to 23

To recognize National Poison Prevention Week March 17 to 23, Upstate New York Poison Center will host an informational table Monday, March 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. outside Café 750 on the second floor of Upstate University Hospital. National Poison Prevention Week serves as a reminder of the importance of poison prevention and safety inside and outside the home. The poison center is fast, free, confidential, and open 24/7 by calling 800-222-1222.

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Wellness Speaks presentation on seasonal depression is March 18

Nayla Khoury, MD, Upstate psychiatrist, will present strategies to combat seasonal depression during Wellness Speaks March 18 at 10 a.m. via WebEx. Wellness Speaks provides a virtual platform for experts to speak for 10 minutes about important wellness topics with the Upstate community. To join, visit: https://upstate.webex.com/meet/podolakc. Questions? Email Christine Podolak at PodolakC@Upstate.edu.

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Dearing Writing Award Competition submissions due March 18

Submissions are sought for the 37th annual Dearing Writing Award Competition by March 18. Fiction, memoir, poetry are all welcome. For full submission details, visit: https://www.upstate.edu/bioethics/writing-awards/dearinghome.php. Questions? Email SzczechK@Upstate.edu.

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National Health Workforce Well-Being Day March 18

National Health Workforce Well-Being Day is celebrated March 18. At Upstate, healthcare workers make our institution better for the entire Upstate family and our patients. Upstate wellness and well-being resources are available here: https://www.upstate.edu/wellness/. For additional information on this dedicated day, visit: https://nam.edu/initiatives/clinician-resilience-and-well-being/national-plan-for-health-workforce-well-being/. Questions? Email Leslie Kohman at KohmanL@Upstate.edu.

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Student Research Day is March 19

Student Research Day will be held March 19 from 1 to 4 p.m. Oral presentations will take place in 2231 Weiskotten Hall with a poster session to follow in 4414 Academic Building. The annual event highlights student research from all four Upstate colleges and includes a keynote presentation, four student talks, and an early evening poster session and reception. For more information visit the Student Research Day website. Questions? Email Shaunna Arnold at ArnoldSh@Upstate.edu.

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Volunteers sought for breakfast service at the Samaritan Center March 20

Join members of Upstate Emerging Leaders United at the Samaritan Center (215 N. State St.), as the group helps with breakfast service Wednesday, March 20 from 6:15 to 9 a.m. The Samaritan Center mission is No One Goes Hungry. To participate, or for more information, email ELU@Upstate.edu or Scott Neal NealS@Upstate.edu.

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Ask HR launches March 20

Human Resources will launch Ask HR Wednesday, March 20. Ask HR will answer HR questions anytime, anywhere and will be available on desktop computers and mobile devices. The system will feature a virtual help desk where employees can request assistance and track their requests as they are helped by HR experts. Ask HR will appear on the Upstate iPage March 20. To learn more, visit: https://upstate.video.yuja.com/V/Video?v=9862840&node=43278455&a=147792493&autoplay=1. Questions? Email Deidre Keefe at KeefeD@Upstate.edu.

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Contemporary Issues in Emergency Medicine is March 20

The 23rd annual Contemporary Issues in Emergency Medicine will be held March 20 at the Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel and Conference Center. To register for Highlights of 2023-2024 Academic Year: Emergency Medicine at its Best, visit: https://www.eventsquid.com/event/22941. Questions? Email Rosemarie More at MoreR@Upstate.edu.

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Well NYS Everyday webinar is March 20

The Well NYS Everyday webinar on smart and fearless shopping will be held March 20 at noon. The challenge is to shop and make your meals instead of dining out. To join, visit: https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/reec163abb1a34320ea44cb9b765557b8. For more information on this initiative and to sign-up to receive the Well NYS Daily To-Do Challenge by email every day, please visit: https://oer.ny.gov/wellnys-everyday. For more information, email Christine Podolak at PodolakC@Upstate.edu.

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RD Live is set for March 20, 27

Community dates are March 19, 26

To celebrate National Nutrition Month in March and National Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist Day, join RD Live every Wednesday in March from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Café 750 on the second floor of Upstate University Hospital.

RD Live will also be held Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the cafeteria at Community.

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Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month information table is March 21

Katie Krawczyk, MA, RDN, CNSC, Upstate Cancer Center registered dietitian, and the We Matter team will host an information table March 21 from 10 a.m. to noon in the lobby of Upstate Cancer Center. Healthy snacks and information about colorectal cancer screening and risk reduction will be available. The event is open to everyone. For more information, email Chris Benton at BentonCh@Upstate.edu.

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Journal Club focus is Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD) Bill March 21

Bioethics and Humanities Journal Club will be held March 21 at noon via WebEx. Ed McArdle, JD, assistant professor at the Center for Bioethics and Humanities, will present: Should New York Approve a Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD) Bill? What Would This Mean for Clinicians if MAiD Does Become Law in New York? Questions? Email Kathleen Szczech at SzczechK@Upstate.edu. The link to join is: https://upstate.webex.com/upstate/j.php?MTID=m90c3ac65f148b76473016255dfdc1bfd

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Ninth annual Pedaling 4 Paige is March 23

The ninth annual Pedaling 4 Paige will be held Saturday, March 23 from 9 a.m. to noon virtually and at Elevate Fitness in Dewitt. To join the Upstate Cancer Center team, Pedaling Petunias, visit: https://runsignup.com/Race/91272/Donate/7bfCaWW1JadpjIGF. Proceeds benefit Paige’s Butterfly Run and pediatric cancer efforts in Central New York. Questions? Email Chris Benton at BentonCh@Upstate.edu.

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Yoga for All is March 29

Yoga for All sessions will be held March 29 from 7:45 to 8:30 a.m. in 9405 A/B Upstate University Hospital and virtually. Sessions are facilitated by Upstate clinicians trained in Trauma Adapted Yoga, a form of yoga based on trauma research, evidence-based yoga therapy and body-based methods with gentle exercises for self-management of common symptoms and reactions. No experience is necessary and all are welcome. Questions? Email KhouryN@Upstate.edu.

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Flex Spending Account deadline is March 31 

Those enrolled in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA-Health and Dependent Care) in 2023, have until March 31, 2024 to submit any expenses incurred in 2023 for reimbursement: https://goer.ny.gov/program-information. Participants will be able to use up to $610 of monies remaining in the 2023 Health Care Spending Account toward eligible expenses incurred during the 2024 calendar year, as long as the account has been open as of Dec. 31, 2023. In addition, participants will now be able to use the remaining balance in the 2023 Dependent Care Advantage Account toward eligible expenses between Jan. 1 to March 15, 2024. Claims must be submitted by the March 31 deadline.

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Nominations for the President's Employee Recognition Awards due April 1

President's Employee Recognition Award nominations are sought through April 1. Information and nomination form available at: www.upstate.edu/pera. Questions? Email Megan Chase at ChaseM@Upstate.edu.

The six award categories are: 

  • Outstanding Contribution of the Year 
  • Community Service of the Year  
  • Team of the Year 
  • Leader of the Year 
  • Employee of the Year 
  • Provider of the Year 

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Public Health Week at Community runs April 1 to 5

Stop by the cafeteria at Upstate Community Hospital for information on Public Health Week April 1 to 5. For more information, email Beth Sellers at SellersB@Upstate.edu.

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Cystic Fibrosis Clinic Teaching Day is April 5

Registration required by March 15

Upstate’s Cystic Fibrosis Clinic Teaching Day will be held April 5 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Rosamond Gifford Zoo. A virtual attendance option will be provided. Speakers include Lisa Greene, MA, CFLE, parent of two adult children with cystic fibrosis, and Kim Reno, ACSW, LISW-S, Senior manager of health systems innovation and navigation at the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The event will also feature a panel of pediatric and adult providers, prizes and a sit-down meal. R.S.V.P. by March 15. For more information, email SeguinJ@upstate.edu.

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Neuro Research Day is April 5

Neuro Research Day will be held April 5 from 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. in 2231 Weiskotten Hall. Speakers include:

  • 10:45 a.m. William Zeiger, MD, PhD, assistant professor at University of California-Los Angeles, will present "Mechanisms of circuit plasticity in the healthy and injured somatosensory cortex”
  • 11:55 a.m. Bradley Lega, MD, associate professor at University of Texas-Southwestern Medical Center, will present “Multimodal characterization of human episodic memory circuits”
  • 3 p.m. Monica Vetter, PhD, professor and chair of Neurobiology at University of Utah, will present “Pathways for generation and elimination of retinal neurons”

The full schedule is online: https://www.upstate.edu/neurosurgery/research/research-day.php. Questions? Email Lisa Grace at GraceL@Upstate.edu.

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Physical therapy education information sessions are April 5 and 10

Student Admissions will offer two information sessions for those interested in a career in physical therapy. An in-person session will be held April 5 at 3 p.m. and will include a tour of the facilities and information on Upstate’s DPT program. To register, visit: https://engage.upstate.edu/register/PTSpring. A virtual session will be held April 10 at 6:30 p.m. To register, visit: https://engage.upstate.edu/register/PTVirtual. Questions? Email Student Admissions at admiss@upstate.edu

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Upstate Concussion Center symposium is April 15 

The fifth annual Upstate Concussion Center symposium will be held Monday, April 15 from 4 to 7:30 p.m. at the Institute for Human Performance. Updated Guidelines for Managing Students and Athletes Following Concussion will teach best practices for assessing and managing students and athletes following injury using the most up-to-date consensus statement recommendations. For more information, visit: https://calendar.upstate.edu/event/updated-guidelines-for-managing-students-and-athletes-following-concussion/. Questions? Email Stephanie Virginia at VirginiS@Upstate.edu.

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College of Health Professions open house is April 19

A spring open house for College of Health Professions bachelor’s degree programs will be held Friday, April 19 at 3 p.m. at Upstate and will include a campus tour, faculty introductions, and degree information. Information on the following programs will be offered:

  • medical imaging/radiography (x-ray)
  • BPS-CT
  • BPS-MRI
  • ultrasound
  • medical biotechnology
  • medical technology
  • radiation therapy
  • respiratory therapy

To register, visit: https://engage.upstate.edu/register/CHPOHSpring2024. Questions? Email Student Admissions at admiss@upstate.edu

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National Volunteer Appreciation Week begins April 22; shirts for sale

Upstate’s Office of Volunteer Programs has crew neck and v-neck T-shirts in various sizes available for $15 each. To purchase a shirt, visit https://www.upstate.edu/volunteers/ and click on the T-shirt sale button. Questions? Email Laura Waltar at WaltarL@Upstate.edu. Join Upstate in celebrating National Volunteer Appreciation Week by wearing the shirts April 22 to 26.

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Upstate Healthcare Exploration Camp is April 25 and 26

The 2024 Upstate Healthcare Exploration Camp will be held Thursday, April 25 and Friday, April 26 at Community. Applications will be accepted until 4 p.m. March 15. Space is limited. Campers will be selected through an application and essay vetting process. Unfortunately, not all who apply can be invited to attend. For more information on the event and the application process, visit: https://www.upstate.edu/volunteers/exploration-camp.php.  

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Trivia for Pancreatic Cancer is April 27

Trivia for Pancreatic Cancer will be held Saturday, April 27 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Solvay Tyrol Club (213 Lamont Ave.). Teams can include up to six players and the fee to play is $20 per person. There will be prizes for winning team, gift baskets and 50/50 raffles, snacks, and a cash bar. Participants are welcome to bring in food and snacks, but no drinks. To register to play, visit: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/4XllvQ?vid=1474b9. Questions? Call Janice Todeschini at 315-415-3157 or Lynn Przydrozny at 315-663-4815.

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Sarcoidosis Support Group is April 30

Upstate’s Sarcoidosis Support Group will meet Tuesday, April 30 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in the fifth-floor classroom at Upstate Health Care Center. The meeting is hosted by Upstate’s Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Division. To register, email Shania Edwards-King at EdwarSha@Upstate.edu.

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Fall 2024 applications for BPS-MRI and BPS-CT are open

Bachelor of Professional Studies (BPS) applications are sought for radiography students interested in pursuing specialty education in CT or MRI. For the full schedule, including information about programs and classes, visit: https://www.upstate.edu/chp/programs/mibps/study.php.  To apply, visit: https://www.upstate.edu/chp/admissions/apply.php. Questions? Email Student Admissions at admiss@upstate.edu

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The Informed Patient podcast

The Informed Patient podcast recently featured interviews with these specialists about sleep apnea, surgical robots, and defibrillators for youth sports.

The Informed Patient podcast and HealthLink on Air radio show are produced by Upstate Marketing and University Communications. The Informed Patient interviews are available through various podcast platforms, including YouTube. HealthLink on Air is broadcast on WRVO Public Media at 6 a.m. Sundays. Audio and transcripts of the podcasts and the radio shows are also available at upstate.edu/informed.

To suggest an Upstate expert or topic for a possible podcast, email Amber Smith at SmithAmb@Upstate.edu.

 

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