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September 2002 News Archive

Thursday, September 26, 2002

University Hospital to offer pulmonary function on-site testing for children and adolescents

While peak flow meters often are used in doctors' offices for patients with asthma, a device called a spirometer is considered to be the most advanced and proven technology to determine pulmonary function accurately. University Hospital's Pulmonary Function... read more

Wednesday, September 25, 2002

SUNY Upstate honors 22 individuals with service awards

SUNY Upstate Medical University present 22 individuals with achievement awards at its Fall Faculty Convocation Wednesday, Sept. 18. Bristol Myers Squibb Co. will be honored for excellence in philanthropic service. The following individuals will be honored... read more

Tuesday, September 24, 2002

SUNY Upstate and ESF receive $20M from state for biotech center

Funding Will Support New Central New York Biotechnology Center Syracuse, N.Y.--Governor George E. Pataki was joined today by Senator John DeFrancisco, local officials and industry and academic leaders in announcing $20 million in State support for the... read more

Tuesday, September 17, 2002

Plastic surgeon joins SUNY Upstate faculty

Plastic surgeon named to faculty at SUNY Upstate Medical University SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- A plastic surgeon who trained at New York Presbyterian Hospital and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City has joined the clinical faculty of the Department... read more

Tuesday, September 17, 2002

Colleges ink medical school admissions guarantee

Colleges pen agreement for Guaranteed Medical School Program SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Representatives of SUNY Upstate Medical University, Siena College, SUNY Cobleskill and Cornell University have collaborated on an agreement that guarantees qualified students... read more

Friday, September 13, 2002

Oswego couple creates endowment for needy cancer patients

A year ago, Charlie and Mary Haney gave a $5,000 gift to the Oswego Hematology/Oncology office in honor of their doctor, Jonathan Wright, M.D., and the office staff. Little did they know that the donation, used to assist needy patients at the medical... read more

Thursday, September 12, 2002

SUNY Upstate honors John Rusinko of Lions Clubs District 20-YI

The University Vision Care and Research Center of the Department of Ophthalmology at SUNY Upstate Medical University and Upstate Medical University Foundation is paying tribute to Lions Club member John Rusinko of Liverpool who died earlier this year.... read more

Thursday, September 12, 2002

Syracuse Crunch help vision campaign at SUNY Upstate

The Syracuse Crunch helped raise nearly $4,000 for the Lions Clubs in District 20-Y1 (Central New York). The Lions worked with the Syracuse Crunch management to help sell Crunch season tickets, as well as foam "Chuck-a Pucks" at every home game. By... read more

Tuesday, September 10, 2002

University Hospital to hold free peripheral vascular disease (PVD) and abdominal aortic aneurysm screenings Sept. 25

Individuals who suffer from leg pain when walking may have peripheral vascular disease (PVD), a circulatory condition that can be dangerous because it blocks the blood vessels in the legs. University Hospital will hold a free PVD screening, "Legs for... read more

Monday, September 9, 2002

Children's Miracle Open Golf Tournament raises more than $61,000

More than 240 golfers participated in the 15th annual Children's Miracle (CMN) Open Golf Tournament, raising more than $61,000 for pediatric services at University and Crouse hospitals. The event, held Aug. 9 at Foxfire at Village Green in Baldwinsville,... read more

Friday, September 6, 2002

Steve Allen Jr., M.D., to discuss juggling life's stress at SUNY Upstate Sept. 20

Steve Allen Jr., M.D., will present "Juggling Life's Stress" at SUNY Upstate Medical University's annual Weiskotten Lecture Friday, Sept. 20 at 4 p.m. in the Weiskotten Hall's ninth floor auditorium. Weiskotten Hall is located at 766 Irving Avenue in... read more

Thursday, September 5, 2002

University Hospital's HealthLink offers free seminars in September

Depression, migraines and gynecologic cancers are among topics to be addressed at University Hospital HealthLink seminars this month. All seminars are free, open to the public and held in the Oasis complex on the lower level of Shoppingtown Mall. To... read more

Thursday, September 5, 2002

Mad cow disease and rehab nursing are next topics at Nursing Forums

Mad cow disease and rehabilitation nursing are among topics to be addressed at University Hospital HealthLink nursing forums this month. Both forums are free, offer continuing education units and are held in the Oasis complex on the lower level of Shoppingtown... read more

Thursday, September 5, 2002

SUNY Upstate holds women's health fair at UHCC Sept. 12

Hormone Replacement Therapy, cosmetic and reconstructive surgery and how to eliminate financial barriers to early prenatal care are among the health issues to be discussed at a women's health fair Thursday, Sept. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the 4th Floor... read more

Wednesday, September 4, 2002

Retreat at Thornfield Conference Center to feature international meditation expert Sept. 27 to 29

Jose Reissig, a molecular biologist-turned meditation expert, will lead a three-day meditation retreat at Thornfield Conference Center on Cazenovia Lake Sept. 27 to 29. The retreat, titled "The Mind: Friend or Foe," is sponsored by the Center for Health... read more

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