Accounts Payable goes paperless 

Accounts Payable now requires all invoices, statements, and correspondence to be sent directly to [email protected] for proper routing and processing. All invoices require a valid invoice number, P.O. number, and authorization for payment if needed. Questions? Email Melanie Kearney at [email protected]. 

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Advanced Practice Grand Rounds is March 4

 

Advanced Practice Grand Rounds will be held today, March 4 from noon to 1 p.m. via WebEx. Kathleen Tindall, FNP-C, CBCN, CRGA, CLC, IBCLC, will present Common Problems in Lactation. To join, visit: https://upstate.webex.com/upstate/j.php?MTID=m1645f7b2525de69ea5e8747a57636e17. Questions? Email Tiffany Senke at [email protected]. CME credit will be available for participants.

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Spiritual Care offers Ash Wednesday events March 5

Spiritual care chaplains will offer ashes March 5. The schedule is as follows: 

• 7:45 a.m. in room E5402 Upstate University Hospital 
• 8:45 a.m. in fifth floor conference room at UHCC
• 10 a.m. in Suite D conference room at 550 Harrison 
• 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the pediatric chapel on the 12th floor of Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital 
• 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the meditation room on the first floor of Upstate Cancer Center
• Noon to 1 p.m. and 7:15 to 8 p.m. in the Interfaith Chapel on the first floor of Upstate University Hospital 

A Roman Catholic Mass including ashes will be held at 4 p.m. in the Interfaith Chapel on the first floor of Upstate University Hospital. Ashes will also be made available in the Spiritual Care office, 3101 Upstate University Hospital. To request ashes for patients, call Spiritual Care at 315-464-4687. 

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Active Shooter Training sessions with UPD are March 5 and 19

University Police will host Active Shooter Training sessions March 5 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in 5143 Nappi Wellness Institute and March 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in 5002 Nappi Wellness Institute, with a remote option. To join remotely, click: Join the meeting now and use Meeting ID: 256 382 405 141 and Passcode: 7uZ6jC78. 

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Pet a Pooch staff wellness event is March 6 

The Pet a Pooch staff wellness event will be held Thursday, March 6 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in 2151 Nappi Wellness Institute. The event is open to all Upstate staff and hosted by the Nappi Wellness Committee, in partnership with Upstate’s Pathway to Wellness program and Pet Partners of CNY. Questions? Email Bethany Sullivan at [email protected]. 

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World Lymphedema Day is March 6

World Lymphedema Day is March 6. Lymphedema is a condition involving abnormal swelling of protein rich lymphatic fluid and can be congenital or arise from cancer treatments, trauma, surgery. At Upstate, physical therapists provide a variety of solutions for patients who experience lymphedema. Upstate's lymphedema team includes five therapists within Upstate’s Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation department. Lymphedema services are available at both Upstate University Hospital and Community, and at three of Upstate’s outpatient locations. To learn more about lymphedema treatments, visit: https://lymphnet.org/. To learn more about physical therapy at Upstate, visit: https://www.upstate.edu/pmr/healthcare/programs/lymph.php

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Applications for summer college volunteers due March 7

Upstate’s Summer College Volunteer applications are due March 7 by 4 p.m. To apply, visit: https://www.upstate.edu/volunteers/college-application-all.php. Questions? Email [email protected] or call 315 464 5180. 

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Walk with a Doc is March 8

Tim Creamer, MD, clinical assistant professor of medicine, will lead Upstate’s Walk with a Doc event Saturday, March 8 at 9 a.m. on the upstairs indoor track at the Baldwinsville YMCA, 8040 River Rd., Baldwinsville. Dr. Creamer will present What to Do in an Emergency and then lead participants on a walk. Participants can walk at their own pace and distance. The event is free and open to the public. Doctors interested in leading a walk and all other questions, email [email protected]. To register, visit: https://walkwithadoc.org/join-a-walk/locations/syracuse-new-york/.

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Submit a photo for Upstate’s celebration of National Hospital Week by March 10

In preparation for Upstate’s celebration of National Hospital Week May 12 to 16, individual photos are sought for an online gallery and printed materials. Selfies and images showcasing Upstate pride are welcome. Email photos to [email protected] by March 10. For more information, email Megan Chase at [email protected]. 

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ProCure launches March 10 

ProCure is a new website bringing together expertise from Upstate’s Accounts Payable, Contracts and Campus Purchasing, Hospital Purchasing, Supply Chain Analytics and Systems, and Travel. The integrated platform will launch March 10 and will function like the IMT Help Desk and AskHR ticketing sites by providing a centralized resource for procurement-related information and support. End users should continue to use Online Purchase Requisition and Lawson Web Requisition to place their orders, C-Tracks for multi-year agreements, and the [email protected] email for invoice submission and payment inquires. ProCure will be accessible via the Upstate iPage and solutions.upstate.edu. Questions? Email Sarah McNall at [email protected].

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Teaching Kitchen event is March 11

Upstate’s Teaching Kitchen event on how to eat for colon health will be held Tuesday, March 11 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in room 2151/2153 Nappi Wellness Institute. The chef will discuss ingredients and cooking techniques for a plant-based recipe while the registered dietician discusses the nutritional benefits of the recipe ingredients. Each presenter will answer questions related to the recipe or any other food and nutrition queries. This event is free and open to the Upstate community and the public. Parking for this event will be validated. Space is limited. To register, call Upstate Connect at 315-464-8668. Questions? Email Christine Benton at [email protected]. 

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Parent Resources Seminar on childhood sleep hygiene is March 12

Zafer Soultan, MD, will present Sleep Hygiene through Childhood Wednesday, March 12 at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom. Dr. Soultan will discuss development of sleep in the first year, facilitating good sleep habits across all age groups, and common sleep problems in all age groups. Registration is required, here:https://upstate.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJApcOmuqzsiHdKUzERYGAtgywFNyPI0w-fh. Questions? Email Amy Allen at [email protected].

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Charting Your Course: A Woman’s Financial Guide is March 18

The first in a series of free quarterly financial educational presentations for Upstate staff will be held Tuesday, March 18 from 5 to 6 p.m. in C1076 A/B/C at Upstate Cancer Center. The Upstate Foundation’s Carolyn Hendrickson, in partnership with TIAA representatives Reanna Wenham, Estella Taylor-Greene and Sandra Bennet, will launch the series designed to help employees prepare for retirement, estate planning and beyond. Light refreshments and snacks will be provided, all are welcome. There is no Zoom option. Topics will vary in future presentations. To register: https://igfn.us/form/cAdEHg. Questions? Email Carolyn Hendrickson at [email protected].

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Managing diabetes with the help of PT is March 20

Steven Lounsbury, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, CAFS, and Jason O’Neill, PTA, will present Diabetes Management with Rehab Providers Thursday, March 20 at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom. The experts will discuss equipment, appropriate footwear, self-management strategies and safe and effective tips for managing diabetes with activity. Registration is required, here: https://upstate.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYrcOqgqjIvGdytIpk2fZYKDYqsv3ypmdy5. Questions? Email Amy Allen at [email protected].

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Team Upstate seeks St. Baldrick’s participants and donors for event March 23 

Team Upstate seeks participants willing to shave their heads to help raise money for the St. Baldrick's Foundation to fund pediatric oncology research. The event will be held March 23 at the Spinning Wheel (7384 Thompson Rd, North Syracuse). This is a family event and all are welcome, including: Upstate staff, students, children, spouses, friends, and family members. To join the team and/or donate, visit: https://www.stbaldricks.org/teams/TeamUpstate. Participants who join the team before March 7 will receive a Team Upstate shirt. Instructions on when to meet will be emailed to registered participants a week before the event. For more information, email Abigail Venskus at [email protected].

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Stop the Bleed offers free public courses March 26 and April 30

Upstate Trauma will offer free Stop the Bleed courses Wednesday, March 26 from 10 to 11 a.m. and Wednesday, April 30 from 5 to 6 p.m. at Upstate HealthLink/Oasis, 6333 NY-298, E. Syracuse. To register for the March 26 course, visit: March's Stop the Bleed Course Sign-Up. To register for the April 30 course, visit: April's Stop the Bleed Sign-Up. Licensed staff interested in becoming instructors can email [email protected] to begin the process. Interested staff must have attended and completed a Stop the Bleed course to instruct. Questions? Email [email protected]. 

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College of Health Professions to host ISMRT event March 29

Upstate’s College of Health Professions will host the International Society for MR Radiographers and Technologists (ISMRT) 4th New York Division hybrid meeting March 29 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in 4414 B/C Academic Building with a Web Ex option. The event is free for Upstate staff and 8 Category A ARRT CE credits will be available to participants. To register, email Mark Spooner at [email protected]. For those outside of Upstate, register here: https://www.ismrm.org/smrt/chapters-divisions/new-York/. 

The 4th ISMRT NY Division meeting is an educational event designed to bring together MRI technologists and other health care professionals across the region for a day of learning, networking, and professional development. Topics will include: Fundamentals of MRI, Contrast Adverse Events, Fundamentals of MRI, JCAHO and ACR Surveys, Remote MRI, Evolution of AI in MRI, and Gadolinium Contrast. To view the list of speakers, visit: https://www.upstate.edu/chp/about/news/ismrt-conference-2025.php. Questions? Email Susan Wright at [email protected]. 

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Upstate to celebrate Public Health Week April 7, 8, 9, 10

Upstate Community Hospital will host information tables featuring a variety of topics and programs in celebration of Public Health Week April 7, 8, 9, and 10 from noon to 1:30 p.m. in and around the Cafeteria at Community. 

Experts will be available to discuss topics, such as: burns, cancer, tobacco cessation, CPR, EAP, EPIC, 4-Kare, Upstate Well, diabetes, sustainability, lead exposure prevention, domestic violence, parenting, child abuse, substance abuse, reiki, breast feeding, poison prevention, and more. Questions about the event? Email Beth Sellers at [email protected]. 

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Celebration of the Faculty is April 23

Celebration of the Faculty will be held April 23 at 4 p.m. in 4414 B/C Academic Building. The 2025 Gold Standard Awards will be presented at the event. Upstate faculty and staff are welcome to attend. Registration information will be forthcoming. For more information, email Kelly Donovan at [email protected]. 

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Trauma Fest is May 21

Upstate Trauma will host Trauma Fest May 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Elizabeth Blackwell Street. The event serves as an internal appreciation festival for all who provide outstanding care to Upstate’s trauma patients. In addition to Upstate departments, the event will feature an ambulance from AMR, a firetruck from Syracuse Fire, a police car from University Police, two food trucks, air medical services, and some of Upstate’s trauma partners. May is Trauma Awareness Month and May 21 is National Trauma Survivors Day. Questions? Email [email protected]. 

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Upstate Global Health Institute seeks participants for new clinical study

The Upstate Global Health Institute seeks participants for a new clinical trial related to Covid. As Covid-19 changes and new strains of the virus develop, it's important to understand how well a vaccine is working, to help create and improve vaccines that keep people safe from Covid. Participants must be 18 or older, have received a Covid vaccination within the last 14 days or be willing to receive an approved Covid vaccine before starting the study, and be able to use devices to collect samples such as blood, nasal fluid and saliva. All participants will have samples collected for a duration of 1 year and will be asked to wear a smartwatch-like device for a minimum of 20 hours per day, including while sleeping. Throughout the study, participants will be compensated for participation and attending clinic visits. For more information, call 315-464-9869 or email [email protected]. 

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Upstate Well announcements

The Recharge Room at Community (Room 0503) is now open 24/7 for all Upstate staff. The room is a dedicated space for employees to rest, refresh, and rejuvenate. Equipped with calming music, aromatherapy and cozy seating, the space is designed to promote relaxation and well-being. For more information, email Dr. Leslie Kohman at [email protected].

4-KARE provides access to wellness and mental health resources for the Upstate community. A 4-KARE commercial was created to profile the services offered. Watch here: https://upstate.video.yuja.com/V/Video?v=12407204&node=54114937&a=84594384.

Tranquility Tuesday will be held March 4 (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]. 

Pet a Pooch for staff will be held in the Community Room at Community on the following dates: 

• March 12 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. 
• March 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Yoga for All is open to all Upstate staff and no experience is necessary. For more information on yoga and to receive the link for virtual-only yoga dates, email [email protected]. For Teams yoga options noted below, use Meeting ID: 235 863 538 811, Passcode: VL3YM9C9. The schedule is as follows: 

• March 6 from noon to 12:45 p.m. in 4507 Setnor and via Teams 
• March 7 from 8 to 8:45 a.m. Performance Center, 11th floor Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital 
• March 13 from noon to 12:45 p.m. in 4507 Setnor and via Teams
• March 14 from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. in 2151/2153 Nappi Wellness Institute
• March 17 from noon to 12:30 p.m., virtual only
• March 20 from noon to 12:45 p.m. in 4507 Setnor and via Teams
• March 27 from noon to 12:45 p.m. in 4507 Setnor and via Teams
• March 28 from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. in 2151/2153 Nappi Wellness Institute

Well NYS Everyday theme for March is nutrition. The corresponding webinar will be held March 10 at noon with a focus on innovative approaches to healthy eating such as reducing your portion, reducing sugar, and creative ways to eat mindfully. Register for the webinar here: https://oer.ny.gov/wellnys-everyday-webinars. For more on Well NYS every day and the weekly challenges, visit: https://oer.ny.gov/wellnys-everyday. For more information, email Christine Cole at [email protected].

Wellness Speaks is March 11 at 10 a.m. and will feature a discussion on colon cancer awareness and screening. Register here: https://upstate.webex.com/weblink/register/r16e0cf402dfb11dc680e14b9364e5d1a. Questions? Email Christine Cole at [email protected]. 

For more on Upstate Well resources, visit: https://www.upstate.edu/wellness/.  For information about 4-KARE, visit: https://www.upstate.edu/wellness/intra/4-kare/.  

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Apparel sales are online

• Transitional Care offers apparel to benefit the clothing and sundries fund which provides a new clean outfit to patients in need as they discharge from Upstate. To order, visit: https://www.bonfire.com/store/transitional-care-clothing-fund/. Questions? Email Jennifer Corradino at [email protected]. 
• Advanced Practice will sell T-shirts from March 4 to 19 in support of professional development and recognition efforts. To order a shirt, visit: https://www.storessimple.com/pagedesigns/groupproducts.php?prodgroup_id=33851. Questions? Email Elizabeth Wood. 
• 11E Shared Gov is selling short- and long-sleeved T-shirts and quarter-zip pullovers. All items must be pre-ordered by March 7, here: https://gchped.itemorder.com/shop/sale/. Items will be ready for pickup on 11E around March 20. All proceeds benefit 11E Shared Gov. Questions? Email Katie Oja at [email protected]. 
• Upstate Trauma will sell T-shirts Tuesday, May 13 outside Café 750 on the second floor of Upstate University Hospital. No pre-orders. Questions? Email [email protected].