Celebrating Cultural Heritage & Observances
Employee Contribution Award: Chevelle Jones-Moore
Posted on: February 17, 2021
Chevelle Jones-Moore, LMSW, social worker at Upstate Community Hospital, receives the Black History Community Contribution award for her care of patients and involvement in the Faculty and Staff Association for Diversity.
Shaped by Family: Chevelle Jones-Moore
Posted on: February 16, 2021
Upstate’s Chevelle Jones-Moore describes how education and faith are central to her family.
Honoring Black History Month
Posted on: February 15, 2021
HONORING BLACK HISTORY MONTH President Mantosh Dewan, MD, gives thanks, the Rev. Joseph Smythe offers prayer and Chevelle Jones-Moore sings “Lift Every Voice and Sing.”
Shaped by Family: Helen Hudson
Posted on: February 12, 2021
Helen Hudson of the United Way and Syracuse Common Council describes the close-knit neighborhood of her youth.
Community Contribution Award: United Way
Posted on: February 10, 2021
The United Way of Central New York receives the Black History Community Contribution award for its efforts advancing racial justice and equality and for striving to meet the most crucial needs of our community. Presented by Daryll C. Dykes, PhD, MD, JD, chief diversity officer.
Shaped by Family: Tree Carter
Posted on: February 8, 2021
Upstate’s Tree Carter talks about the “love bubble” that is family.
Trailblazer: Shirley Bacon, BS, RN
Posted on: February 5, 2021
A trailblazing nurse, a cardiac researcher and their doctor daughter. Shirley Bacon was one of Syracuse’s first Black nurses. Read about her journey.