Upstate Announcements for April 15, 2025

Donations for Donate Life virtual silent auction due today

Upstate’s Organ Donor Council seeks donations for the Donate Life virtual silent auction to be held April 18 to 25. Donations are due today, April 15. Prizes will be awarded for the most creative, most lucrative, and best theme. Proceeds from the auction will be used to help promote organ donation and register new organ donors. To have your submission picked up, email Liz Keesler at [email protected]. To view items during the silent auction, visit: https://tschu8482.wixsite.com/silentauction.

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Teen Volunteer Program registration open now

Upstate’s Summer Teen Volunteer Program is accepting applications now through April 25 at 4 p.m. To apply, visit: https://www.upstate.edu/volunteers/teen.php. Questions? Email [email protected]. Volunteers assist in a variety of areas throughout the hospital. Volunteers greet and escort patients and visitors, run errands for hospital staff, deliver patient items, and stock supplies. The Summer Teen Volunteer Program offers an opportunity for students to acquire valuable experience within a hospital setting. By participating, they can explore various careers in the healthcare field, foster essential skills for delivering exceptional customer service, and contribute to their community by assisting patients and visitors.

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Skin integrity education fair is April 15, 16, 29, 30

Information for nursing staff on how to protect the integrity of patient skin will be held as follows:

April 15 and 16 from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. in 8405 A/B Upstate University Hospital
April 29 and 30 from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. in CC0124 Community

This skin integrity education fair is open to all staff. Nursing quality coordinators will be available to answer questions on safe patient handling and discuss products available at Upstate. Vendors include Aspen, Molnlycke, Nutrition, and EHOB. Questions? Email Brittany Zoeckler at [email protected].

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National HealthCare Decision Day materials available April 16

Palliative Care and Social Work will provide information on advanced care planning and advanced directives on National Healthcare Decision Day, April 16 from 9 to 11 a.m. in the main lobby of Nappi Wellness Center and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the first floor of Upstate University Hospital. Staff will answer questions and provide materials for takeaway.

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Volunteers sought for breakfast service at Samaritan Center April 16

Join members of Upstate Emerging Leaders United at the Samaritan Center (215 N. State St.), as the group helps with breakfast service Wednesday, April 16 from 6:15 to 9 a.m. The Samaritan Center mission is No One Goes Hungry. To participate, or for more information, email [email protected] or [email protected].

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Registration deadline for Rolling for Recovery is April 16

Save the date: Upstate’s Stroke Team will host Rolling for Recovery May 2 at Flamingo Bowl in Liverpool. Shifts for bowling will begin at 5 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. To register, visit: https://e.givesmart.com/events/Gnf/. Proceeds benefit the Stroke Foundation Fund, supporting a stroke camp retreat for survivors and their caregivers. Register by April 16 to receive a free event shirt. The event will include a silent auction. To donate an item, email Emily Talbot at [email protected].

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Upstate Spiritual Care will offer services April 17, 18, 19, 20

The following services will be offered in observance of Holy Week in the Interfaith Chapel on the first floor of Upstate University Hospital:

April 17 at 4 p.m., Holy Thursday mass
April 18 at noon, Passion of the Christ service
April 18 at 3 p.m., Stations of the Cross
April 19 at 4 p.m., Easter Vigil mass
April 20 at 10:30 a.m., Ecumenical Easter service
April 20 at noon, Easter mass

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Donate Life Month celebration is April 18

A Donate Life Month celebration will be held Friday, April 18 from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Performance Center on the 11^th floor of Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital. The Upstate community is welcome. Shirts will be available for purchase at the event. Questions? Email [email protected].

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Spring into Wellness health fair is April 18

Spring into Wellness, a mini health fair, will be held Friday, April 18 from 10 a.m. to noon on the first floor of Upstate Cancer Center. Stop by to learn about financial counseling, nutrition counseling, survivorship, smoking cessation, and much more. Questions about the event? Email Christine Benton at [email protected].

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Volunteer Appreciation Week begins April 20

Volunteer Appreciation Week celebrates Upstate’s incredible volunteers who give their time and hearts to support patients, families, and staff throughout Upstate Medical University. Each year hundreds of Upstate volunteers don bright blue and give tens of thousands of hours bringing compassion, warmth, and a helping hand to every corner of Upstate. They are an essential part of our mission, and we are so grateful to them. This week, give an Upstate volunteer a hello and a thanks for a job well done.

Upstate’s annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon will be held Friday, May 9. The Upstate community is welcome. Tickets are $30. For more information, visit: https://www.upstate.edu/volunteers/volunteer-resources.php.

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Medical Laboratory Professionals Week is April 20 to 26

Medical Laboratory Professionals Week is April 20 to 26. Upstate’s Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine employs 350 professionals including pathologists, technologists, phlebotomists, couriers, and support staff. Together, this team:

provides results for over 3 million tests
logs over 306,000 courier miles
performs phlebotomy on over 153,000 patients at one of 11 lab draw sites
provides autopsies for Upstate patients and families and for patients and families of smaller hospitals in the region that do not have an autopsy program
provides core and specialty testing services to hospitals, clinics, and researchers locally and regionally

Thank a lab professional for providing excellent patient care at Upstate and throughout the region. For more about Upstate Pathology, visit: https://www.upstate.edu/pathology/.

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United for Moms collection drive begins April 21

United for Moms collection drive will be held April 21 to May 2. Donations of personal care items are sought. Collection boxes will be located throughout campus. The drive is hosted by Upstate Emerging Leaders United and Team Upstate in partnership with United Way of CNY. For collection box locations and a list of requested items, visit: www.upstate.edu/collectiondrive Questions? Please contact: [email protected]

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MyChart Bedside Mobile will go live April 21

IMT will launch MyChart Bedside Mobile April 21. The feature allows admitted patients to access MyChart directly from their personal mobile devices. The enhancement is designed to improve patient engagement and satisfaction by providing real-time access to medical records, common questionnaires, educational materials, and more.

IMT will host virtual office hours every Thursday in April from 9 to 10 a.m. via Teams to answer questions about MyChart Bedside Mobile. Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/ (Meeting ID 249 424 344 637 and Password Np9F5zZ7). To learn more, enroll in the MyChart Bedside Training course on Brightspace. For answers to FAQs, visit: https://www.upstate.edu/training/intra/epic/documents/new_faq_mobile_mcbs.pdf. For support with any MyChart Bedside Mobile inquiries, submit a request here https://solutions.upstate.edu/TDClient/277/Portal/Home/ or email Robin Jones at [email protected].

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Workplace Violence Month events are April 21, 22, 24, 25, 28, 29, and May 1

Workplace Violence Program coordinators, University Police, Upstate’s Critical Incident Stress Management team, and Upstate’s staff support wellness social worker will host several educational workshops on workplace violence. The schedule is as follows:

Upstate University Hospital:

April 21 from 7 to 10 a.m. in 9405 A/B
April 22 from 9 a.m. to noon in 12405 A/B
April 24 from noon to 3 p.m. in 8405 A/B
April 25 from 7 to 10 a.m. in 8405 A/B

Community:

April 28 from 9 a.m. to noon in 0124
April 29 from noon to 3 p.m. in 0256
May 1 from 7 to 10 a.m. in 0256

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Kick Butts Earth Day event is April 22

The Tobacco-Free Task Force will host a Kick Butts Earth Day event Tuesday, April 22 from 9 to 11 a.m. beginning in the lobby of Upstate Cancer Center and from 1 to 3 p.m. beginning in the main lobby of Community. Help beautify Upstate’s outdoor spaces by cleaning up cigarette butts and other litter. Clean-up will happen rain or shine, and grabbers will be provided. R.S.V.P. to Jackson Tarr at [email protected].

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HealthLink on shoulder pain and injuries is April 22

Ryan Spencer, PT, DPT, OCS, SFMA-C, FMS, will present Non-Surgical Options for Shoulder Pain and Injuries Tuesday, April 22 at 6 p.m. via Zoom. Shoulder pain and injuries can have a significant impact on quality of life. In part one of this two-part series, physical therapist Ryan Spencer will discuss non-surgical treatments and preventive measures for shoulder issues most common in adults, including rotator cuff injuries, arthritis, frozen shoulder, and labral tears in soft tissue and cartilage. Time for questions and answers will follow. This event is open to the public. Registration in advance is required, here: https://upstate.zoom.us/meeting/register/4FYis9uRQvyxxKNYCEN8Fg. Questions? Email Amy Allen at [email protected].

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Patient Experience Champion Focus Team meeting is April 23

Upstate Patient Advocacy has created the Patient Experience Champion Focus Team, inviting staff to provide feedback on how to improve experiences for Upstate patients and families. Staff insight is invaluable in understanding various perspectives, including successes and suggestions for improvement. To join the meeting Wednesday, April 23 at 1 p.m. in 1502 Upstate University Hospital, visit: RSVP. There will be an option to join the meeting virtually. Questions? Email Patient Advocacy at [email protected].

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Throughput Operations Center open house is April 23

An open house for the new Throughput Operations Center will be held Wednesday, April 23 from noon to 4 p.m. at the center in the KPH building, Suite 109, 6333 State Route 298, E. Syracuse. The Upstate community is welcome. Questions? Email Karin McMullen 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 along with recognition of new faculty, emeriti, and promoted faculty 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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Retirement reception for Donald C. Blair is Apr. 24

A retirement reception for Donald C. Blair, MD, will be held Thursday, April 24 from 10 a.m. to noon in the atrium of Setnor. Dr. Blair retires after 50 years of service at Upstate. The Upstate community is welcome. For more information, email Michelle Scott at [email protected] or Danielle Scott at [email protected].

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Center for Bioethics and Humanities Journal Club is April 24

The Center for Bioethics and Humanities Journal Club will be held Thursday, April 24 at noon via Zoom. To join, visit: https://upstate.zoom.us/j/91551322583. Serife Tekin, PhD, will lead a discussion about Self-Diagnosis of Mental Disorders: A Qualitative Study of Attitudes on Reddit, a research article published by Underhill and Foulkes in Qualitative Health Research. One of the current challenges facing healthcare practitioners is to find ways to effectively address the concerns of an increasing number of individuals, especially adolescents who diagnose themselves with mental disorders. The article provides an overview of why individuals self-diagnose, and what might be the best strategies for clinicians to support and engage with them. Underhill R, Foulkes L. Self-Diagnosis of Mental Disorders: A Qualitative Study of Attitudes on Reddit. Qualitative Health Research. 2024;0(0). doi:10.1177/10497323241288785. For more information, email Kathleen Szczech at [email protected].

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State travel cards available for pickup April 25

JP Morgan state travel cards will be available for pickup April 25 from 11 a.m. to noon outside Café 750 on the second floor of Upstate University Hospital. For more information, email Sharon McGillvray at [email protected].

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Sarcoidosis Patient Support Group is April 25

The Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Division’s Sarcoidosis Patient Support Group will host an in-person meeting Friday, April 25 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the conference room on the fifth floor of Upstate Health Care Center. The meeting will provide support for patients and insight on sarcoidosis. To register, email [email protected].

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Earth Day cleanup is April 26

Upstate’s Environmental Justice and Sustainability Club will host an Earth Day cleanup Saturday, April 26 at 10 a.m. beginning in the Geneva Tower lobby. Bagels, coffee, and clean up supplies will be provided. To sign up, visit: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IXfYrsk6dk7_lPgZFySFbhBAoswo7BZIOhXg0WFBdOs/edit?usp=sharing. Questions? Email [email protected].

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Blood draw site at Community to relocate April 28

The blood draw site at Community will relocate to the Physician’s Office Building South, Suite 1B April 28. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Questions? Email Corrina Wilcox at [email protected].

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HealthLink on trauma informed yoga is April 28

Trauma-Informed Yoga: Gentle Movements for a Regulated Nervous System will be held Monday, April 28 at 5 p.m., held online. Trauma-informed yoga is designed for those who have experienced trauma and creates a safe and supportive space that allows for healing and resilience. Using modifications to language and movement, the aim is to reduce stress and anxiety and improve body awareness and self-regulation, while building trust and connection with others. Learn more about this practice and enjoy a session of guided trauma-informed yoga. All are welcome. Register here: https://upstate.zoom.us/meeting/register/DG4uWRUDT7y_umwYV5ICJg. Questions? Email Amy Allen at [email protected].

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IMT hosts Ask Me About Epic drop-ins April 28 and May 5

IMT training experts will host Ask Me About Epic drop-ins April 28 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. outside Café 750 at Upstate University Hospital and May 5 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. outside the cafeteria at Community. All Epic users are invited to stop by to ask questions. For more information on IMT training, visit: https://www.upstate.edu/training/intra/contactus/signup.php#AMAE. Questions? Email Amy Hunsinger at [email protected].

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Schwartz Rounds is April 29

Schwartz Rounds will be held Tuesday, April 29 at 11 a.m. in Classroom A/B at Community. Help: The System is on Overload will explore the demand for medical services exceeding the system's capacity to effectively respond. This may include overcrowded emergency departments, staff burnouts and shortages, resource strains, administrative bottlenecks, delayed and compromised care. Schwartz Rounds is open to staff of all departments and offers a compassionate listening environment. 1 CE Hour for participants. Questions? Email Chaplain Zeynab Mancini at [email protected].

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Hospital Week Album Cover Contest submissions due April 30

To celebrate Hospital Week, all Upstate departments are invited to create an album cover. To submit a cover by the April 30 deadline, email [email protected]. For more information, visit: www.upstate.edu/hospitalweek (login required). Voting will be held May 12 to 15.

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Applicants sought for Upstate’s mentoring program through April 30

Applications for Upstate’s mentoring program will be accepted now through April 30. The one-year program is open to all Upstate staff. Mentors and mentees meet monthly. For mentees: This program is an opportunity to be matched with a mentor, create a professional development plan, and work toward your goals. For mentors: Seasoned professionals with time to dedicate to a mentee are sought to serve as mentors. All training is provided. For more information and applications, visit: https://www.upstate.edu/nursing/mentoring/. Questions? Email MaryAnn Stark at [email protected].

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Deadline to register for yoga retreat at Upstate is April 30

Upstate will host a yoga retreat Friday, May 16 and Saturday, May 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Performance Center on the 11^th floor of Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital. The deadline to register is April 30. Those with a valid Upstate ID are welcome to register, here: Yoga Retreat. Registration is required by April 30, as space is limited. 10 continuing education credits toward yoga certification will be available to participants and all participants will receive a certificate of completion. Questions? Email Nayla Khoury at [email protected].

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Upstate Trauma to host free Stop the Bleed classes April 30 and June 25

Upstate Trauma will offer Stop the Bleed Wednesday, April 30 from 5 to 6 p.m. at HealthLink/Oasis (6333 NY-298, E. Syracuse). To register, visit: April's Stop the Bleed Sign-Up. The course is free and open to the public. Stop the Bleed will also be held Wednesday, June 25 from 11 a.m. to noon at HealthLink. The course is free and open to the public. To register, visit: June's Stop the Bleed Sign-Up. Licensed staff interested in becoming instructors, 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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Concert for Cancer with Ron Zuccaro is May 2

A Concert for Cancer will be held Friday, May 2 at noon via Upstate Cancer Center’s Facebook page. Ron Zuccaro, a pianist and dedicated volunteer at the center will present a special livestream performance. To watch, visit: https://www.facebook.com/UpstateCancerCenter/. More information and to donate, visit: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/f/4pwo/n?vid=1irwwy.

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Walk for Brain Cancer Research is May 3

The Walk for Brain Cancer Research will be held Saturday, May 3 at 8:30 a.m. beginning at Campus Place Lot on the corner of Euclid and Comstock avenues. The walk ends at Upstate Cancer Center. Proceeds benefit Debbie’s Brain Cancer Research Fund, held at the Upstate Foundation. For more information and to register, visit: https://www.upstatefoundation.org/WalkForBrainCancerResearch. Questions? Email [email protected].

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Conference rooms at Community will use 25Live beginning May 5

All reservations for the conference rooms at Community will move to the 25Live room reservation system beginning May 5. Existing reservations calendars in Outlook for Community will be turned off for new additions May 1. To access 25Live, visit: https://25live.collegenet.com/upstate. Login is required. For information on using the 25Live reservation system, visit: https://www.upstate.edu/edcomm/pdf/25live-tutorial.pdf or email EdComm at [email protected].

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Upstate Edge opens for applicants May 5

The application period for the College of Nursing’s Upstate Edge will open May 5. Upstate Edge is a free, flexible program to help full-time RNs earn a Bachelor of Science in nursing while working. Designed to address healthcare shortages and strengthen Central New York’s workforce, the program offers fully online courses, 16 to 22-month tracks, and covers all costs (tuition, fees, books—valued at approximately $20,000) for eligible full-time employees. Applications open May 5 for the introductory Nursing 2.0 course (8 weeks, starts June 23), preparing nurses to enroll in the RN-BS program this fall. Eligible staff (full-time PEF/UUP members) qualify for support on day one of employment. For more information, email Maggie Moore at [email protected].

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Free stroke screening event is May 6

A free stroke screening event will be held Tuesday, May 6 from 2 to 6 p.m. by appointment only at the Oasis/HealthLink Learning Center, 6333 State Route 298, East Syracuse. Appointment times will vary. The stroke screening will happen in three parts: a nurse will discuss the participant’s overall health, a pharmacist will discuss medications, a medical doctor or nurse practitioner will assess the participant’s stroke risk score and offer personalized tips for reducing risk. Experts from the Upstate Stroke Team will be available to answer questions. Space for this event is limited. An appointment is required to attend. Register for your appointment time by calling 315-464-8668. Contact Amy Allen with questions: [email protected].

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HealthLink on shoulder issues is May 8

Shoulder Pain and Injuries, Part 2: Surgical Options will be held Thursday, May 8 at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom. Ryan Cox, MD., Upstate Orthopedics, will discuss surgical treatment options for shoulder pain and injuries, what is involved in each procedure, what to consider when choosing the best option for you, and the typical recovery process for each approach. A Q and A session will follow. The event is open to the public. To register, visit: https://upstate.zoom.us/meeting/register/dFx9W1dYRKOQmUSd7ruiIQ. Questions? Email Amy Allen at [email protected].

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Upstate participates in CSEA Local 615 Employee Appreciation Days May 14 and 15

Upstate Human Resources, Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and more will participate in the CSEA Local 615 Employee Appreciation Day May 14 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Community Room at Community and May 15 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Campus Activities Building on Elizabeth Blackwell Street. Questions? Email Ali Cottrell at [email protected].

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Upstate Cancer Retreat is May 15 and 16

Registration is open for Upstate Cancer Research Week and Annual Retreat. The Annual Retreat will be held May 16 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at CNY Biotech Accelerator. The new Trainee Symposium will be held May 15 from 2 to 6 p.m. in 4414 B/C Academic Building. The events will bring together basic scientists, physician scientists, clinicians, and trainees to share the latest in cancer research advancements at Upstate. To register for the retreat, the symposium or both, visit: https://redcap.upstate.edu/surveys/?s=LJX7FW4KXRDN9DMF. For more information on the events, agendas, and a list of speakers, visit: https://www.upstate.edu/cancer/research/retreat/. Questions? Email [email protected].

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Registration for Syracuse Workforce Run due May 20

The Syracuse Workforce Run will be held Thursday, June 10 at 6:45 p.m. on Onondaga Lake Parkway in Liverpool. Registration is $43. To join Team Upstate, review race details, and read eligibility requirements, visit: https://calendar.upstate.edu/event/syrrun/. The registration deadline for Team Upstate is May 20. Questions? Email Rebecca Pesci at [email protected].

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Global Health seeks participants

Pfizer Flu/Covid combo study: The Upstate Global Health Institute seeks healthy participants ages 18 and older to help advance research for an investigational Covid-19 and flu combination vaccine. The clinical trial will last approximately six months, during which participants will be asked to attend at least four study visits. Participants must have not received a Covid or flu vaccine in the past five months and have not tested positive for influenza in the last six months. For more information, email [email protected] or call 315-464-9869.

Remote Covid study: 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-19. To join this study, participants must be at least 18 years old, have received a Covid vaccine 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 one year and will be asked to wear a smartwatch-like device for a minimum of 20 hours per day, including while asleep. For more information, email [email protected] or call 315-464-9869.

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Brain stimulation study seeks concussion patients

The College of Health Professions Physical Therapy Education department seeks volunteers for a research study using repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), a non-invasive brain stimulation technique, as a novel treatment for chronic headaches and other post-concussion symptoms in people with mild traumatic brain injury. rTMS will be administered at the Institute for Human Performance on Irving Avenue. To participate or inquire for more information, email Yi-Ling Kuo, PT, PhD, at [email protected].

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Upstate Well announcements

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:

April 16 from 6:10 to 6:40 a.m., Community Room 0124 at Community
April 16 from 7:30 to 8 a.m., Community Room 0124 at Community
April 16 from 3:45 to 4:15 p.m., Room C1076 at Upstate Cancer Center
April 23 from 6:10 to 6:40 a.m., Community Room 0124 at Community
April 23 from 7:30 to 8 a.m., Community Room 0124 at Community
April 25 from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m., Room 2151/2153 at Nappi Wellness Institute
April 30 from 6:10 to 6:40 a.m., Classroom A/B at Community

Pet a Pooch for staff will be held:

April 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. outside cafeteria at Community
April 23 from noon to 1:30 p.m. in Room 0124 at Community
April 23 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in Suite M at 550 Harrison

Mundane to Magic: Building Resiliency to Thrive and Become Your Best Self will be held April 17 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. virtually. Course instructors are Annemarie Cristino, LCSW, EAP senior lead coordinator, and Christine Cole, MS, wellness program coordinator. Learn the multifaceted factors of wellness, explore strategies to build resiliency and optimize well-being, and discover how to cultivate personal health and well-being skills, mindset and beliefs. To register, visit: https://www.upstate.edu/pdl/intra/register/index.php?topicid=196843. Upstate Login is required.

Upstate Well will have a community on OneUp, set to launch April 16. Building a Culture of Wellness will be posted April 17.

Tranquility Tuesday will be held April 22 (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].

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

Donate Life T-shirts will be available for purchase April 10 and 24 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. outside the cafeterias at Upstate University Hospital and at Community. Shirts are $20 each and proceeds benefit the Upstate Donor Fund for community education and outreach. Donate Life sweatshirts are available to purchase online through April 11. Sweatshirts are $30 each. To order, visit: https://forms.office.com/r/gj7PHtYzpX.
The Ambulatory Procedure (AP1) spring shirts are available now through May 30 in sizes small to 5XL, priced at cost. Apparel is available on Bonfire at https://www.bonfire.com/store/suny-upstate-ambulatory-procedures/. Email questions to Mackenzie Michel at [email protected].
6H Nursing Shared Governance will sell pride apparel now through April 30. Pickup is May 29 at UUH. For a flyer or more information, email Teira at [email protected]. To order, visit: https://micupride.myshopify.com/.
White Coat Rock shirts featuring Upstate’s band, The Spinal Chords, are available now through May 15. Proceeds benefit scholarships for College of Health Professions and the College of Nursing Alumni associations. Questions? Email Russ Corbin at [email protected] or Spencer Champagne at [email protected]. To order, visit: https://www.bonfire.com/white-coat-rock-t-shirt/. The Spinal Chords will perform at Funk ‘n Waffles May 15.
Upstate’s College of Medicine (Class of 2027) sells scrubs for fundraiser now through April 25. Scrubs are available in sizes XS to 4XL. Payments will be collected by email after orders are closed. Order distribution will occur approximately 5 weeks after payments are received. The sale benefits class unity efforts and events. Questions? Email Himani Akula at [email protected]. To order, visit: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EW1WZ6zsCdpP_Dx28ZcQ3P7CWrYRja3lDvy9x0GGmrM/edit?usp=sharing.
Upstate Trauma will sell crewneck and v-neck shirts for $20 Tuesday, May 13 from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Shirts are available in small to 4XL. Cash, checks, credit cards will be accepted. No pre-orders will be accepted. All remaining shirts will be sold at TraumaFest Wednesday, May 21 on Elizabeth-Blackwell Street. To view the shirts and see answers to commonly-asked questions, visit: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12bq6helzOHzmL2_ROQwEhfwZTh2os74qnJzDh6Oq6wA/edit?tab=t.0.
Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine will sell shirts for Sarcoidosis Awareness Month Tuesday, April 22 at 11 a.m. Shirts are also available for purchase online at: https://www.bonfire.com/store/suny-upstate-sarcoidosis-awareness/?utm_source=copy_link&utm_medium=store_page_published_share&utm_campaign=suny-upstate-sarcoidosis-awareness&utm_content=default. Questions? Email Shania Edwards-King at [email protected].

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The Informed Patient

The Informed Patient podcast recently featured an interview with Upstate experts about babies and sleep, non-addictive pain relief, and Upstate’s new Throughput Center.

For more, visit www.upstate.edu/informed.