HR session on social security benefits is Oct. 30

Upstate’s Human Resources-Benefits Office welcomes Timothy O’Mara from Nationwide Insurance to lead a conversation about Social Security benefits Oct. 30 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. via Teams. O’Mara will discuss eligibility based on age, adjustments for spouses and those who are divorced, and how to request a complimentary personalized Social Security analysis as part of participation and eligibility for the Kentucky Deferred Compensation Plan. The discussion is open to everyone. Registration is required: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/36856eb4-c2d8-4425-8d7f-422be6aa4f6c@22140e4c-d390-45c2-b297-a26c516dc461.

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Surgery Grand Rounds Baldwin Lecture is Oct. 30

Doreen Agnese, MD, High Risk Breast Program at Ohio State University, will present the annual Surgery Grand Rounds Baldwin Lecture on Breast Cancer Genetics Wednesday, Oct. 30 from 8 to 9 a.m. in 2231 Weiskotten Hall. Participants will learn the indications for genetic testing, the various genetic changes associated with elevated breast cancer risk, and discuss management of individuals with increased breast cancer risk secondary to genetic susceptibility. Questions? Email Meredith Groman at [email protected].

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TIAA hosting retirement workshops Oct. 30 and 31

Join a TIAA financial consultant for Getting a Head Start on Retirement workshops Oct. 30 from 1 to 2 p.m. in room 124 at Community and Oct. 31 from noon to 1 p.m. in 4414A Academic Building. To register for the event, visit: www.cvent.me/x0x1XG.

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Welloween events are Oct. 30 and 31

Welloween will be held through Oct. 31 in the atrium of the Health Sciences Library on the first floor of Weiskotten Hall (unless otherwise noted). For more information on the events, email Sarah Lawler at [email protected]. The schedule is as follows:

• Oct. 30 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Office of Institutional Equity
• Oct. 30 at noon How to Play Guitar (Room 128 Library)
• Oct. 30 Paint a Pumpkin drop-in
• Oct. 31 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Flu Shot Clinic in Bubble Room
• Oct. 31 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Financial Aid Trivia
• Oct. 31 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Positive Mindset and Resilience with Pathway to Wellness

Ongoing events include:

• Medical Instruments from the Past Display 
• Screen Break Bingo 
• Rock Painting 
• Spooky Coloring 
• Vaping Info Display 

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Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital pumpkin contest voting is Oct. 30 and 31

Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital will host its annual pumpkin decorating contest complete with prizes and bragging rights. Pumpkins must be real and only uncarved pumpkins will be accepted. Pumpkin entries must be pre-registered to be entered into the contest. For full contest rules and drop-off instructions, email Maggie Burns at [email protected]. Once registered, pumpkins will be accepted Oct. 29 and voting will be held Oct. 30 and 31.

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Pet a Pooch sessions are Oct. 30 and Nov. 4

Pet a Pooch sessions for employees will be held Oct. 30 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in Suite L at 550 Harrison Street and Nov. 4 from 4:15 to 5:45 p.m. in the Community Room at Community. Questions? Email Christine Cole at [email protected].

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Bioethics and Humanities Journal Club is Oct. 31

The Center for Bioethics and Humanities Journal Club will be held Oct. 31 at noon via WebEx. Liz Bowen, assistant professor with Bioethics and Humanities, will discuss an article focusing on health sciences training for disability inclusion and the need to engage with emotion. To view the online publication by Watermeyer, B., visit: https://doi.org/10.1136/medhum-2024-013044. The link to join: https://upstate.webex.com/upstate/j.php?MTID=m4483955c68b30cd13ec277c0acba6f78. For more information or a copy of the article, email [email protected].

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Estate planning information available Oct. 31

In recognition of National Estate Planning Awareness week, the Upstate Foundation will offer information on getting your estate in order and making sure you have the right vital documents in place. A Foundation representative along with local attorney Tim Doolittle, Wladis Law Firm, will be available to share information and answer questions on Thursday, Oct. 31 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. outside Café 750 on the second floor of Upstate University Hospital. For more information, email Carolyn Hendrickson at [email protected].

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18^th annual Burn Run is Nov. 3

The 18^th annual Burn Run will be held Sunday, Nov. 3 at the East Syracuse Fire Station #2, 148 Saunders Creek Parkway. Fun Run begins at 8:30 a.m., 5K begins at 9 a.m., 10K begins at 10 a.m. Register and find more information here: http://www.theburnrun.org. Questions? Email Paul Knierman at [email protected]. Proceeds from the event support Upstate’s pediatric burn patients who attend Burn Camp each summer.

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Allied Health Professionals in Ophthalmology Week begins Nov. 4

The International Joint Commission of Allied Health Professionals in Ophthalmology recognizes Nov. 4 to 8 as Allied Health Professionals in Ophthalmology Week. The week recognizes the technicians who work in ophthalmology. Ophthalmic technicians perform the clinical work up including history, visual acuity, refraction and diagnostic testing all essential in helping the ophthalmologist/optometrist diagnose and treat the patient’s ocular health. Ophthalmic technicians are a vital part of the Upstate Ophthalmology team. For more, email Mindy Cole at [email protected]. To learn more about Upstate’s Ophthalmology department, visit: www.upstate.edu/eye.

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Shirt sales are Nov. 4, 8 and 11

• Clark Burn Center shirt sale is Nov. 4: Upstate Clark Burn Center will sell shirts Nov. 4 from 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. outside Café 750 on the second floor of Upstate University Hospital. Shirts are $20 each or two for $35. Funds assist with burn outreach, prevention, and education. For more information, email Kara Judd at [email protected].
• Social Work shirt sale closes Nov. 8: Social Work is selling “Keep Growing” shirts until Friday, Nov. 8. Funds raised support the Social Work fund, held at the Upstate Foundation. The shirt design was created in support of domestic violence victims. For a link to the store, visit: https://upstatedv.myshopify.com/. Questions? Email Allison Roberts at [email protected].
• Hematology/Oncology shirt sale ends Nov. 11: Adult Hematology/Oncology Shared Governance is selling holiday shirts now through Nov. 11. Long- and short-sleeved options are available with sizes ranging from extra small to 4XL. Tall sizes will also be available. Orders will be distributed via inter-department mail the first week of December. To place an order, visit: AHO Holiday Shirt Sale. Questions? Email Amy Schoonover at [email protected].

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Advanced Practice Grand Rounds is Nov. 5

Lisa Isabell, RN,BSN,MS,FNP-C, will present Plagiocephaly: Head Shape Deformity Nov. 5 from noon to 1 p.m. CME credit will be available for participants. To join, visit: https://upstate.webex.com/upstate/j.php?MTID=m1645f7b2525de69ea5e8747a57636e17. For more information, email Tiffany Senke at [email protected].

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Biobehavioral Health Unit accepting referrals beginning Nov. 6

The Biobehavioral Health Unit within the new Children’s Pavilion will accept referrals beginning Nov. 6. The inpatient unit will be dedicated to providing multi-disciplinary assessments, individualized treatment plans, and caregiver training to children and adolescents (ages 5 to 17) with intellectual and developmental disabilities who have mental and behavioral health diagnoses including severe destructive behavior (non-suicidal, self-injury, physical aggression). For more information, email Heather Jones at [email protected].

Referrals for admission will be accepted via:

• Epic to the “Referral to Biobehavioral Intake CP” department
• Fax to 315-473-8707
• Mail to 655 Madison Street, Syracuse NY attention BBHU

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Passport to Medical Staff Services is Nov. 6

Passport to Medical Staff Services will be held Nov. 6 from 2 to 6 p.m. in 12405 A/B at Upstate University Hospital. Learn more about what Medical Staff Services does, including credentialing, privileging, and medical staff management. Questions? Email Candace at [email protected].

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Cardiology Grand Rounds is Nov. 8

Mario Delmar, MD, PhD, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, will present Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Young Athletes: The Case of ARVC and the Promise of Gene Therapy Friday, Nov. 8 from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. in 0103 Weiskotten Hall and via WebEx. To join via Web Ex, visit: https://upstate.webex.com/upstate/j.php?MTID=mc3f814693de9091c11a4e0120b842b05 and use meeting number: 2300 918 5310 and password: Cardiology1. CME is available for this session. For more information, email Lisa Carroll at [email protected].

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Payroll to relocate Nov. 11

Payroll Services will relocate from Jacobsen Hall to the KPH building (formerly the Telergy building) in East Syracuse Monday, Nov. 11. Upstate ID badge inquiries will still be available at Jacobsen Hall, Community, and will be added at the new KPH location. Payroll representation will be available in Jacobsen Hall while that space is converted for its new purpose. Payroll and timekeeping contact information will remain the same. Call 315-464-4840, or email [email protected] or [email protected].

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EAP to host a cider and donuts event Nov. 12 and 15

Upstate’s Employee Assistance Program will host a cider and donuts event Nov. 12 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in the lobby of Weiskotten Hall and Nov. 15 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in room EDU 5 at Upstate Health Care Center. All are welcome. Questions? Call 315-464-5760 or email [email protected].

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Wellness Speaks is Nov. 13

Holly Vanderhoff, PhD, associate professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, will present on positivity during Wellness Speaks Nov. 13 at 10 a.m. via WebEx. Vanderhoff will discuss the concept of toxic positivity, recognizing thought patterns that are not healthy, and strategies in engaging in positive thinking that does not reject difficult emotions. To register, visit: https://upstate.webex.com/weblink/register/r9a13f1e96b067a6123e4413f8f3d1575. For more information, email Christine Cole at [email protected].

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Non-Profits at Noon speaker series is Nov. 15

Robert Searing from the Onondaga Historical Association will speak at the next Non-Profits at Noon speaker series Nov. 15 from noon to 12:30 p.m. via WebEx. The series offers a chance to meet and greet virtually with various non-profit leaders and learn how the Community Giving Campaign impacts poverty, history, and the arts in and around CNY. For more, see: https://www.upstate.edu/communitygiving/pdf/non-profit-at-noon-flyer.pdf. To join the session, visit: https://upstate.webex.com/upstate/j.php?MTID=maebf2b85421c5b8910e86acf866685c7 and use Meeting Number: 2303 427 4444 and Password: noonseries2. For more information e-mail Matthew Capogreco at [email protected].

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Limb Preservation Symposium is Nov. 16

The third annual Limb Preservation Symposium: Innovations and Advancements will be held Saturday, Nov. 16 in 4414 Academic Building. Registration begins at 7 a.m., program begins at 8 a.m. The symposium offers 3.5 AMA PRA ACCME category 1 credits for participants. To register, visit: https://www.eventsquid.com/event/25430.

For more information, email Rosemarie More at [email protected].

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Upstate Mammo Van event is Nov. 22 

Upstate’s Mobile Mammography Van will host an event for the Upstate family only, to include students, staff, volunteers, and family members. The event will be held Friday, Nov. 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Upstate Bone and Joint, 6620 Fly Rd. Appointments are preferred. To make an appointment, call 315-464-2588 or visit www.upstate.edu/noexcuses.

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Upstate Gala is Nov. 22

The Upstate Foundation Gala will be held Friday, Nov. 22 at the Oncenter. Festivities begin at 8 p.m., with a patron party for sponsors beginning at 7 p.m. The event is casual attire featuring the colors of Upstate, including: navy, sky blue, teal, lime green, or purple. The event will include small-plate dining stations, a live band, a short presentation, socializing, dancing, and a new photo/video area with a 180-degree camera. Proceeds will benefit Upstate’s Department of Emergency Medicine, which provides expert emergency care for more than 130,000 adult and pediatric patients annually across four emergency departments and one pediatric urgent care setting. For more information on the event, reservations, and sponsorship opportunities, call the Upstate Foundation at 315-464-4416 or visit www.upstatefoundation.org/gala.

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Applications for 2025 Your Cause charity due Nov. 30

Team Upstate seeks applications for a Central New York agency to be its featured Your Cause charity in 2025. The Your Cause program offers Upstate employees an opportunity to nominate a charity that will be the focus of Upstate volunteer outreach through the year. The 2024 Your Cause agency was Empower Parkinson, Inc. To nominate an agency for the Your Cause sponsorship, individuals need to complete and submit application form by Nov. 30. Team Upstate committee will review applications and announce the winning organization in December. The application is available here: https://www.upstate.edu/teamupstate/your-cause/index.php. Completed applications should be emailed to Nancy Prott in the President’s Office at [email protected]. 

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Upstate Cancer Center to host lung events in November

Upstate Cancer Center will host events in recognition of Lung Cancer Awareness Month and the Great American Smokeout. The schedule is as follows:

• Nov. 18 to 22: Stop by the atrium of Upstate Cancer Center Nov 18 through Nov 22 to sign the banner for Shine a Light on Lung Cancer. Sign your name to honor someone who has battled or is battling lung cancer. The banner will be displayed at Shine a Light on Lung Cancer Night at the Syracuse Crunch game Saturday, Nov 22.
• Nov. 21: Upstate Cancer Center will host MEGA Lung, a giant inflatable lung Thursday, Nov 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the atrium of Upstate Cancer Center. Stop by to walk through, learn how to maintain your lung health, and get a photo with the lung. Smoking cessation and We Matter information tables will also be available.
• Nov. 22: Help us Shine a Light on Lung Cancer with the Syracuse Crunch Friday, Nov. 22 at 7 p.m. Shine a Light on Lung Cancer aims to raise awareness for lung cancer. Giveaways, information tables, digital messages, in-game announcements, and more will be offered.

For more information about these events, email [email protected].

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Health Justice Conference seeks oral and poster presentations

The Health Justice Conference seeks oral presentations by Nov. 17 and poster presentations by Dec. 1. The theme for this year’s Health Justice Conference is Beyond Labels: Unveiling Intersectional Pathways to Health Equity. Proposals for presentations, workshops, panel discussions, and interactive sessions that delve into innovative strategies, research findings, and policy recommendations that promote health equity across various dimensions of identity and experience are welcome. Posters describing community projects related to health justice, literature reviews, research on health justice-related topics, or educational/clinical initiatives to promote health equity are encouraged. For more information, email [email protected].

• Complete the oral presentation form by Nov. 17, here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfohhvggT4dhycXdNaJtI22BNAH2qOVe1McDCjDvB3YnP_RDw/viewform?usp=sf_link
• Complete the call for poster presentations by Dec. 1, here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfkoHWTyWnpS3XNFAU8xVtGHQkx9kAZtzRjenDZZEDKKI16zg/viewform?usp=sf_link

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Recharge Room is open for staff

The Studio Elsewhere Recharge Room is located in room 2606 Upstate University Hospital. The Recharge Room offers an immersive biophilic private space that includes music, scent, immersive visuals, lighting, and sound. The design is grounded in neuroscience developed with clinical and research partners. Employees and students can choose from a menu of 10 multi-sensory experiences. The recommended utilization time is 10-15 minutes. All multi-sensory elements are synced together for a contactless, voice-activated experience. Please help keep the space clean as it is a 24/7 access, and do not touch or remove any equipment. 

A colored key guide is available in the menu to help guide which experience to choose. The experience uses voice activation. Simply state “ELSEWHERE, TAKE ME TO” and the room will activate the experience. Each experience developed in this room has been designed specifically around the psychosocial needs, including mood, energy, focus and calm. For more information, email Christine Cole at [email protected] or Dr. Leslie Kohman at [email protected].

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Advocates seek support for robotic pet therapy program

Since 2019 the Robotic Pet Therapy Program has offered comfort and companionship to Upstate patients, especially elderly patients with dementia and those with developmental disabilities. The dogs or cats go home with the patients and a continuous supply is needed to sustain the program. Advocates for Upstate, in support of Upstate Nursing, seeks pet sponsors. A pet can be sponsored for $100. Sponsors are entitled to recognition by the recipient and their family, and on the Advocates website and social media. For more information, visit: https://www.upstate.edu/advocates/pets.php. Questions? Email Jonathan Adler at [email protected].

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Endocrine research team seeks participants for one-time blood draw

Upstate’s endocrine research team seeks healthy participants ages 45 to 65 with a body mass index greater than 30 kg/m2 for a one-time blood draw. To be eligible, participants cannot have diabetes or sleep apnea, cannot be on any diabetes or weight loss medications (such as Ozempic/Wegovy). For more information, contact Lynn Agostini at [email protected] or 315-464-9012. To calculate BMI, visit: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/lose_wt/BMI/bmicalc.htm).

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Yoga for All

The Yoga for All schedule is as follows. Please note the Oct. 24 session originally advertised has been canceled:

• Oct. 31 from noon to 12:45 p.m. 4507 Setnor
• Nov. 7 from noon to 12:45 p.m. 4507 Setnor

For more information and for the virtual link, please email [email protected].

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Tranquility Tuesday

Tranquility Tuesday will be held Tuesday, Nov. 5 (and every Tuesday) from 12:30 to 12:45 p.m. on the second floor of Nappi Wellness Institute or virtually via WebEx. To join the virtual option, visit: https://upstate.webex.com/upstate/j.php?MTID=m4cf0ace0b87237183612a0b6496ca516 (Meeting ID: 2305 438 7566, Password: jyYW3FriJ74). Each session is a unique meditation, mindfulness, deep breathing, and relaxation practice experience. Questions? Email [email protected] or [email protected].

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Lyme diagnostic study seeks participants

Upstate’s Global Health Institute seeks participants aged 7 and up who have been recently diagnosed with Lyme disease and developed a rash or those who are suspected by a practitioner to have Lyme disease and have a rash. The research study is looking at an investigational blood test, Liaison LymeDetect. The study seeks to determine if Liaison can detect Lyme disease earlier than conventional diagnostic tests. Current blood tests for Lyme can sometimes fail to confirm the illness during early infection. For more information, contact Global Health at 315-464-9869 or [email protected].

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Dengue fever study seeks participants

Upstate’s Global Health Institute seeks healthy participants to join a dengue research study focusing on prevention and treatment for those aged 18 to 55. For more information, contact Global Health at 315-464-9869 or [email protected].

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The Informed Patient podcast

The Informed Patient podcast recently featured interviews about defusing tense situations, a new drug for sleep apnea and complementary therapies for cancer.

• University Police Chief Erika Taylor discusses ways for police or anyone to find an “emotional pause button” to de-escalate a situation where tempers flare and violence is possible.
• Neurologist and sleep medicine specialist Antonio Culebras, MD, explained how a weight-loss drug shows promise as a treatment for sleep apnea.
• Nonstandard or complementary treatments for cancer can be used alongside the more common treatments, as noted by Kaushal Nanavati, MD, and Jamie Romeiser, PhD, who were part of a team that published a paper on this topic. Nanavati is the director of integrative medicine, and Romeiser is an assistant professor of public health and preventive medicine.

The Informed Patient podcast and HealthLink on Air radio show are produced by Upstate Marketing and University Communications. The Informed Patient interviews are available through various podcast platforms, including YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTRingYNAhMI-BCsmNqTAx-7FAQMdNNlH. HealthLink on Air is broadcast on WRVO Public Media at 6 a.m. Sundays. Audio and transcripts of the podcasts and the radio shows are also available here: https://www.upstate.edu/informed/index.php. To suggest an Upstate expert or topic for a possible podcast, email Amber Smith at [email protected].