November 22, 2009

August 2008 News Archive

Friday, August 22, 2008

Key state officials, legislative aides
participate in Project Medical Education

SYRACUSE, N.Y.— Assemblyman Al Stirpe and key aides for state and national lawmakers, including an aide for U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton, will don white coats and learn firsthand what it’s like to be a medical student, a resident, biomedical scientist and... read more

Thursday, August 21, 2008

Free health screenings and a daily dose of information at the New York State Fair

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Free health screenings, information about the latest technological advances in cancer care and a free helmet give‑away (until supplies last) are a few of the many activities planned for the SUNY Upstate Medical University exhibit... read more

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

SUNY Upstate Medical University welcomes new students to campus Aug. 20 to 24

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — SUNY Upstate Medical University will welcome nearly 425 new students and their family members to campus Aug. 20 through 24 with a full schedule of orientation activities that include white coat ceremonies, tours, academic and informational... read more

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Vivian Gahtan, M.D., to be inducted as Lloyd S. Rogers Professor of Surgery in Sept. 3 event

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Vivian Gahtan, M.D., will be inducted as the Lloyd S. Rogers, M.D., Professor of Surgery at SUNY Upstate Medical University Sept. 3. Gahtan is chief of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery and medical director of the Vascular Laboratory... read more

Monday, August 18, 2008

SUNY Upstate, Syracuse City schools partner on series aimed at creating successful school year for kids in mind, body and home life

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Area school-children and their families can get expert advice from medical professionals, educators and others on how to make this upcoming school year one of success for the mind, body and home life during a weeklong series on “Strategies... read more

Friday, August 15, 2008

University Hospital finds small communication device brings big boost in efficiencies

SYRACUSE, N.Y.— A small, lightweight, four‑inch wearable communication device has become as ubiquitous as ID badges at University Hospital with its impact being felt from such diverse departments as the ER, Pharmacy and Food Service. Piloted four... read more

Thursday, August 14, 2008

Free legal clinic for patients relocates

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — To reach a greater number of patients who need legal advice on healthcare issues, the free Legal Clinic for patients of University and Crouse hospitals has changed its location from Crouse Hospital to Room 2239 University Hospital in... read more

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

College of Nursing awarded SUNY grant to hire faculty to help meet critical healthcare need

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The College of Nursing at SUNY Upstate Medical University has received an award of $132,000 from the State University of New York (SUNY) through its High Needs Nursing Initiative. The award will be used to fund two faculty positions—a... read more

August 2008 News Archive

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