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October 2004 News Archive

Thursday, October 28, 2004

SUNY Upstate Medical University and Syracuse VA Medical Center partner to develop a center to aid veterans with mental disorders

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — U.S. Rep Jim Walsh and Veterans Affairs Secretary Anthony Principi today (Oct. 28) announced the awarding of a $9 million research grant to the VA Healthcare Network Upstate New York (VISN 2) for the establishment of a Center for Integrated... read more

Wednesday, October 27, 2004

Sale of holiday greeting cards designed by children, families to benefit University Hospital’s pediatric cancer services

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The sale of holiday greeting cards created by Central New York children who have cancer or a blood disorder will benefit the Center for Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders at University Hospital. This is the ninth consecutive year... read more

Tuesday, October 26, 2004

Exhibition of work by local artist opens at SUNY Upstate Nov. 1

SYRACUSE, N.Y.—An exhibition of work by local artist Joan Applebaum will be on display Nov. 1 through Dec. 3 at the gallery in the Health Sciences Library at SUNY Upstate Medical University, 766 Irving Ave., Syracuse. The exhibition is free and open... read more

Tuesday, October 26, 2004

SUNY Upstate opens region’s first comprehensive sports concussion center

SYRACUSE, N.Y. —SUNY Upstate Medical University has opened the region’s first comprehensive sports concussion center, located in the Institute for Human Performance, 505 Irving Ave., Syracuse. The center offers clinical care and research and community... read more

Tuesday, October 26, 2004

U.S. Deputy Surgeon General to speak about organ donation Oct. 26 at SUNY Upstate conference

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The U.S. Deputy Surgeon General, Rear Admiral Kenneth P. Moritsugu, M.D., whose wife and daughter became organ donors after being killed in separate car accidents four years apart, will speak on organ donation to an audience of critical... read more

Tuesday, October 19, 2004

Smucny named interim chair of SUNY Upstate family medicine department

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — John J. Smucny, M.D., associate professor at SUNY Upstate Medical University, has been appointed interim chairman of SUNY Upstate’s Department of Family Medicine. Smucny succeeds Lorne Becker, M.D., who headed the Department of Family... read more

Friday, October 15, 2004

Book to offer practical, spiritual help to parents with hospitalized children

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A book offering practical and spiritual help for parents with hospitalized children—written by parents of hospitalized children—will be published next year by the Pediatric Spiritual Care Advisory Council of SUNY Upstate Medical University... read more

Thursday, October 14, 2004

University Hospital to hold career open house for registered nurses Oct. 21

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — University Hospital’s Nursing Recruitment Office will hold an employment open house dedicated for registered nurses Thursday, Oct. 21, from 4 to 7 p.m. at University Hospital. The open house will offer interviews with managers and... read more

Tuesday, October 12, 2004

Outpatient children's cancer center renamed for noted Syracuse physician

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The outpatient clinic of the Center for Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders at University Hospital has been renamed in honor of William J. Waters, M.D., one of the first Syracuse area physicians to specialize in treating children with... read more

Tuesday, October 5, 2004

SUNY Upstate's Mini-Med School opens Oct. 13

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — If you’ve ever wondered what health providers learn, SUNY Upstate Medical University is giving you the chance to find out. Back by popular demand, the university is again offering its Mini-Medical University to the general public, with... read more

Monday, October 4, 2004

University Hospital relocates seven outpatient clinics to 550 Harrison Center

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Seven outpatient clinics at University Hospital will relocate to 550 Harrison Street Oct. 5. The move, officials say, will provide the clinics with more space for patient care and room for patient amenities, such as a patient education... read more

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