Upstate Medical university Public Affairs
November 22, 2009
News from Upstate

October 2008 News Archive

Thursday, October 30, 2008

SUNY Upstate, Syracuse University offer joint Master of Public Health degree for fall 2009

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — SUNY Upstate Medical University and Syracuse University are joining forces to offer a Master of Public Health degree program beginning in fall 2009 that is the first of its kind in Central New York and the first jointly offered by the... read more

Thursday, October 30, 2008

Cards for Kids fundraiser now in 12th year

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — University Hospital’s Cards for Kids fundraiser introduces its 12th edition this year with proceeds benefiting pediatric cancer care. Since 1996 University Hospital has raised more than $77,000 from the sale of greeting cards created... read more

Thursday, October 23, 2008

Health Careers Open House set for Nov. 8

SYRACUSE, N.Y. —SUNY Upstate Medical University will host a Health Careers Open House Saturday, Nov. 8, from 8:45 a.m. to noon at Weiskotten Hall, 766 Irving Ave., Syracuse. The open house will feature information and presentations on... read more

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

SUNY Upstate transforms vacant downtown building into expanded child care center

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — SUNY Upstate Medical University officially opened and dedicated the long‑vacant former Four Winds building during ceremonies Oct. 21 as home to its newly expanded child care center and future location of various university offices.... read more

Monday, October 20, 2008

SUNY Upstate eyes North Country for new nursing programs to meet need in region

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — SUNY Upstate Medical University is considering the creation of new educational programs in the Watertown area to address significant shortages among healthcare providers specializing in mental health and primary care. “The current shortage... read more

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

World Health Organization consultant to speak on healthcare abroad

Fredrik F. Broekhuizen, MD, a consultant for the World Health Organization (WHO), will deliver the E. Gregory Keating Global Health Lecture Oct. 27 at 4:30 p.m. in the Medical Alumni Auditorium of Weiskotten Hall, 766 Irving Ave., Syracuse, on the campus... read more

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

SUNY Upstate records greatest enrollment increase in more than a decade

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Reflecting an initiative to strengthen New York’s response to the ongoing shortage of healthcare professionals, SUNY Upstate Medical University has recorded its largest enrollment increase in more than a decade. For the 2008 academic... read more

Monday, October 6, 2008

University Hospital lands American Stroke Association’s excellent stroke care award

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — University Hospital has received the American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines—Stroke Bronze Performance Achievement Award. The award recognizes University Hospital for its commitment and success in implementing a higher... read more

Friday, October 3, 2008

University Hospital publishes personal stories of hope for families of sick children

SYRACUSE, N.Y.— Eleven stories with personal reflections from families across Central New York whose children were treated at University Hospital are contained in new book, titled “A Second Set of Hands,” published by the hospital’s Center for Spiritual... read more

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