Hope Café now offers free delivery to Upstate University Hospital

Hope Café, located on the first floor of the Academic Building and on the ninth floor of Weiskotten Hall, now offer free delivery once each day to the main lobby of Upstate University Hospital. Meals should be ordered before 11:40 a.m. each day for delivery at 11:55 a.m. The once-daily bulk delivery of orders will be available near the security checkpoint. To order from the daily menu or to choose the meal of the day, visit: https://hopecafeny.square.site. Customers are also welcome to order ahead for pick up or dine-in Monday through Friday before 2 p.m. Questions? Email Eric Adams at [email protected].

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Privacy and security reminder

Patient information is the information related to patient care and treatment and housed within our electronic medical records. This includes details such as demographics, medical history, diagnoses, medications, lab results, treatment plans, and insurance information. Patient information can only be accessed, used and/or disclosed for treatment, payment, or operations with a work-related reason and must conform to all Upstate University policies. Questions? Email [email protected].

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Upstate Foundation’s Power of Us employee giving program

Power of Us, the Upstate Foundation’s employee giving program, gives employees the opportunity to donate to one of the Foundation’s 1,200 funds supporting all areas of Upstate’s mission. With no administrative fees, 100 percent of the gift goes directly to the designated fund. Employees can utilize the payment method most convenient for them: cash, check, credit card or payroll deduction. This year, the Foundation is offering $5,000 in matching gift money, enabling employees to double their impact. The featured fund is Friend in Deed, the annual fund for Upstate University Hospital that helps with unmet patient needs. For more information, visit www.UpstateFoundation.org/EmployeeGiving or call 315-464-4416.

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Interpreter Appreciation Day is May 7

Interpreter Appreciation Day is May 7 and celebrates the interpreters who help Upstate break down language barriers and facilitate effective communication for the patients and families Upstate serves. Upstate employees four interpreters and contracts with 140 freelance interpreters. By bridging the gap between multiple languages, interpreters play a critical role in providing access to health care. For more about Interpreters at Upstate, visit: https://www.upstate.edu/interpreter/intra/. Questions? Email Susan Freeman at [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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Walk with a Doc is May 10

Lubov Leontieva, MD, PhD, associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, will lead Upstate’s Walk with a Doc event Saturday, May 10 at 9 a.m. at Onondaga Lake Park. Leontieva’s specialties are psychiatry and neurology. She will present a brief talk before the walk kicks off: Keeping Your Mind Healthy. Participants will meet on the grass near the visitor’s center, and everyone can walk 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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Inventory of all mobile medical equipment begins May 12

Equipment Services and Healthcare Technology Management (formerly Clinical Engineering) will conduct a complete inventory of mobile medical equipment May 12 to 23 at Upstate University Hospital, Upstate Cancer Center, and Community. Maximus, an outside vendor, will assist. The goal is to capture as close to 100 percent of all mobile medical equipment as possible. We ask that all equipment be removed from cabinets and drawers during this process. A round yellow sticker will be placed on each piece of equipment after it is inventoried. Please note this will not replace the annual inventory completed by Property Management. Questions? Email Kristin Wright at [email protected].

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National Hospital Week is May 12 to 16

The theme for this year’s National Hospital Week is Symphony of Compassionate Care. From May 12 to 16, we recognize the dedication, compassion, and teamwork that make Upstate exceptional. Giveaways, contests, and wellness events are scheduled throughout the week. To view the full schedule of events, visit: www.upstate.edu/hospitalweek.

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Graduation for Upstate chaplain interns is May 13

The Upstate community is invited to a graduation for Upstate chaplain interns Tuesday, May 13 at noon in the Interfaith Chapel on the first floor of Upstate University Hospital. Completing requirements for one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education this semester are Deacon Tom Cuskey (assigned to 2N and 7A), Tina Dillman (assigned to 5A and 5B), Pastor Ralph Featherstone (assigned to 9E/F/G) and Father Vincent Oguejiofor (assigned to 10E/G/H). Light refreshments and time to congratulate Spiritual Care interns will be immediately after the brief service. Questions? Email Rev. Terry Culbertson at [email protected].

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Retirement celebration for Health Professions staff is May 13

Upstate’s College of Health Professions will host a retirement celebration to honor the work and contributions of four staff members May 13 from 3 to 5 p.m. in 4414 B/C Academic Building. R.S.V.P. by May 1 to [email protected]. 

• Sandra Banas, MST, PA-C, associate professor and department chair of Physician Assistant Studies, retires after more than 16 years of service.
• L. Thomas Wolff, MD, distinguished teaching professor and medical director for Physician Assistant Studies, retires after 52 years of service.
• Dominick DeMichele, M.S.Ed., R.T.(R)(CT), clinical assistant professor of Medical Imaging & Radiation Sciences, retires after 10 years of service to Upstate and 43 in medical imaging.
• Erin Wentz, PT, PhD, PCS, associate professor of Physical Therapy Education, retires after more than eight years of service.

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Hospital Week Wellness Wednesday is May 14

Join Upstate Well, the Employee Assistance Program, Pet a Pooch, and Wellness Speaks May 14 in celebration of Hospital Week. The schedule is as follows:

• 8 to 8:15 a.m. virtual mindfulness meditation session 1: https://upstate.webex.com/upstate/j.php?MTID=md3d9ac6af757af1e2b7196479b61c64f (Meeting number: 2318 069 0674 Password: 735xAFPax69).
• 9 to 10:30 a.m. wellness table outside Café 750, second floor of Upstate University Hospital. Employee Assistance Program will offer information on mental health awareness and Upstate Well will offer information on wellness resources for staff.
• 10 to 10:10 a.m. Wellness Speaks with music therapist Clare Arezina Wiemann who will speak on the music and wellness connection. Register here: https://upstate.webex.com/weblink/register/r71173611bfdb5e200811d09ca5a454d9.
• 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Pet a Pooch on the second floor of Nappi Wellness Institute. Destress and relax with our pet therapy teams dedicated to employee wellness. No registration required.
• Noon to 12:15 p.m. virtual mindfulness meditation session 2: https://upstate.webex.com/upstate/j.php?MTID=mfab13f3bc2c9f950689e9e68de9de86e (Meeting number: 2306 886 1173 Password: kbJnNv3eq27).
• 1 to 2:30 p.m. Pet a Pooch outside the cafeteria at Community. Destress and relax with our pet therapy teams dedicated to employee wellness. No registration required.

Questions? Email [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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Virtual nurse to assist with admissions beginning May 15

Beginning May 15, an Upstate nurse located at the Throughput Operations Center will assist with virtual admissions to inpatient units from Upstate Emergency Departments Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Nursing education on this process is now available in Brightspace. Questions? Email Margie Greenfield at [email protected].

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White Coat Rock is May 15

Upstate’s own powerhouse band, The Spinal Chords, featuring Drs. Larry Chin and Mike Vertino, and talented students from the College of Medicine will serve as the opening act for this fundraising concert Thursday, May 15. Doors open at 7 p.m., concert starts at 8 p.m., with presale tickets at $15 with tickets available at the door for $20. CNY Favorite, Jam Theory, will follow to close out the night. Proceeds support scholarships for the next generation of healthcare heroes. Purchase now through the Funk 'n Waffles event page.

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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/index.php. Questions? Email [email protected].

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On My Own Time art submissions due May 16

On My Own Time artwork submissions for the Upstate Health Sciences Library display are due May 16. Several pieces will be selected for an exhibit at the Everson Museum of Art this fall. To register, complete the registration form by May 16, here: https://forms.office.com/r/msyBsuSrfF. Questions can be directed to Laura Benjamin at [email protected].

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Yoga retreat is May 16 and 17

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. Those with a valid Upstate ID may register here: Yoga Retreat. Registration is required in advance, 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]. Rebecca Alexander Carey, PT, DPT, E-RYT/YACEP, Integrative Medicine at Upstate, and Nayla Khoury, MD, RYT, Upstate Psychiatry, will host the free two-day yoga workshop. The event is designed to offer wellness strategies for health care staff to support personal self-care and help foster healthy interactions with patients and colleagues. The goal is to improve mindfulness and compassion while reducing burnout and fatigue. 

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Cardiology Grand Rounds is May 20

Cardiology Grand Rounds will be held Tuesday, May 20 at 7:30 a.m. in 0103 Weiskotten Hall and via WebEx. Lorenzo Azzalini, MD, PhD, director of Interventional Cardiology Research at University of Washington, Seattle will present Critical Appraisal of the Rationale for CTO PCI. To join virtually, visit: https://upstate.webex.com/upstate/j.php?MTID=meb040e50ff42b096a05d7fb13c2091bd (Meeting number 2316 419 1378 Password Cardiology1). The Upstate community is welcome. CME is available for this session. For more information, email Lisa Carroll at [email protected]. 

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CNY Biotech Accelerator virtual presentation is May 20

Kurt M. D’Angelo, vice president, Northern Complex, Equitable Advisors will present Business Development Stages: What to Expect at Each Stage will be held May 20 from 3 to 4 p.m. via Zoom. The speaker will discuss the startup company timeline to include Stages 01 through 05—development, product/service, sales/scaling, rapid growth, and maturity/exit strategy. To join, visit: https://upstate.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMoc-iqrDMsGNzWXQ927roVA_Pgc3oUOXTn. Questions? Email Kathi Durdon at [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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Healthcare Technology Management Week events are May 21 and 22

Upstate’s Healthcare Technology Management department (previously called Clinical Engineering) will host information tables Wednesday, May 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Café 750 on the second floor of Upstate University Hospital and again Thursday, May 22 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. outside the cafeteria at Community. The Upstate community is welcome.

The Healthcare Technology Management name has been updated from Clinical Engineering to reflect a wider range of responsibilities, including technology life cycle planning, budgeting, acquisition, device integration, and medical device cybersecurity risk management. The name change reflects a broader and more strategic approach to managing healthcare technology. Healthcare Technology Management remains part of Information Management and Technology.

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Stop the Bleed is May 22, June 25

Upstate Trauma will offer free Stop the Bleed courses at HealthLink, 6333 NY-298, E. Syracuse. The schedule is as follows:

• Thursday, May 22 from 1 to 2 p.m. May's Stop the Bleed Sign-Up
• Wednesday, June 25 from 11 a.m. to noon June's Stop the Bleed Sign-Up

All courses are free and open to the public. 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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Stop the Bleed at Nappi Wellness Institute is June 2

Stop the Bleed will be offered June 2 from 2 to 3 p.m. in the fifth-floor conference room at Nappi Wellness Institute. Janette Miller and Cindy Vulcano will provide instruction. The Upstate community is welcome to attend. Questions? Contact Cindy Vulcano at [email protected] or 315-464-7843.

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College of Health Professions research conference is June 2

Upstate’s College of Health Professions will host its third annual research conference Monday, June 2 from 2 to 5:30 p.m. in 4414 B/C Academic Building. Application of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare will highlight the use of AI in education and research. All faculty, students, and research collaborators are encouraged to participate. An award will e presented for best project or abstract. For the list of speakers and to register: https://www.upstate.edu/chp/about/news/chp-research-conference-2025.php. Questions? Email Christina Dickerson at [email protected].

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Joey’s Wish walk is June 22

Joey’s Wish third annual walk to raise funds supporting addiction research will be held June 22 from 9 a.m. to noon in the annex pavilion in the upper lot of Marcellus Park (2443 Platt Rd.). Registration is $20. Participants will receive a shirt, if registered by June 1. Breakfast will be provided at the event.  To register, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/joeys-wish-3rd-annual-walk-tickets-1250282792489?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios. Once registered, email shirt size to [email protected]. A portion of ticket sales will benefit Joey’s Wish Fund held at the Upstate Foundation. Questions? Email Ann Morrell at [email protected].

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Advocates for Upstate hold online fundraiser 

An online fundraiser for the Advocates for Upstate offers a chance to win a gift basket worth more than $300. Proceeds benefit Advocates’ scholarship programs for Upstate staff and volunteers. The basket includes a Syracuse Mets Family Fun ticket package, a New York State Parks Empire Pass, and a variety of gift cards. Each donation of $10 offers three chances to win. The winner will be drawn at the Advocates for Upstate Annual Luncheon, to be held May 22. Winner does not need to be present to win. For more, visit: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/3dd33d50-ec55-4abe-937a-06312b396d58. Questions? Email Jonathan Adler at [email protected].

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Upstate Well announcements

WellNYS Everyday webinar Make Moments of Movement: Simple Exercises for a Healthier, Happier You will be held Monday, May 12 from noon to 12:25 p.m. Everyone needs movement to stay healthy. It just takes thought and action to make movement happen every day. From stretching to strength training, to taking a break from screen time. Discover innovative ways to be make movement happen. For a link to the webinar, email Jodi at [email protected].

Hospital Week Wellness Wednesday will be held May 14. Join Upstate Well, the Employee Assistance Program, Pet a Pooch, and Wellness Speaks May 14 in celebration of Hospital Week. Questions? Email [email protected]. The schedule is as follows: 

• 8 to 8:15 a.m. virtual mindfulness meditation session 1: https://upstate.webex.com/upstate/j.php?MTID=md3d9ac6af757af1e2b7196479b61c64f (Meeting number: 2318 069 0674 Password: 735xAFPax69). 
• 9 to 10:30 a.m. wellness table outside Café 750, second floor of Upstate University Hospital. Employee Assistance Program will offer information on mental health awareness and Upstate Well will offer information on wellness resources for staff. 
• 10 to 10:10 a.m. Wellness Speaks with music therapist Clare Arezina Wiemann who will speak on the music and wellness connection. Register here: https://upstate.webex.com/weblink/register/r71173611bfdb5e200811d09ca5a454d9. 
• 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Pet a Pooch on the second floor of Nappi Wellness Institute. Destress and relax with our pet therapy teams dedicated to employee wellness. No registration required. 
• Noon to 12:15 p.m. virtual mindfulness meditation session 2: https://upstate.webex.com/upstate/j.php?MTID=mfab13f3bc2c9f950689e9e68de9de86e (Meeting number: 2306 886 1173 Password: kbJnNv3eq27). 
• 1 to 2:30 p.m. Pet a Pooch outside the cafeteria at Community. Destress and relax with our pet therapy teams dedicated to employee wellness. No registration required. 

OneUp features an Upstate Well community. Upcoming stories in May include Hospital Week Wellness Wednesday and, to spotlight Mental Health Awareness month, these Upstate resources: Lauren Angelone, Staff Wellness Support Social Worker, EAP and Workplace Violence teams and more. To view, log on to OneUp.

Tranquility Tuesday will be held 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]. 

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: 

• May 7 from 6:10 to 6:40 a.m., Community Room at Community
• May 7 from 7:30 to 8:00 a.m., Community Room at Community
• May 14 from 6:10 to 6:40 a.m., Community Room at Community
• May 21 from 6:10 to 6:40 a.m., Classroom A/B at Community
• May 28 from 6:10 to 6:40 a.m., Community Room at Community
• May 28 from 7:30 to 8:00 a.m., Community Room at Community

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.

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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Upstate fundraisers and apparel sales

• The 6H Staff Recognition fundraiser offers a chance at winning a Yeti cooler bundle valued at over $500. The bundle includes: a tundra 65 hard cooler, two yeti ice packs, a yeti cocktail shaker lid, two stackable ramblers, a dry goods basket for the cooler, and an oversized beach blanket. Each $10 donation equals one chance. Donation window closes May 13; winner notified via email May 16. For printable poster and QR code to the donation window, contact Taryn at [email protected]. For questions regarding in person donations, email Teira at [email protected].
• Upstate Trauma will sell crewneck and V-neck shirts for $20 Tuesday, May 13 from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the second floor of Upstate University Hospital. 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.
• 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.
• Laboratory and Pathology will sell red, white and blue tie-dye crew neck T-shirts May 19 and 22 from 7 to 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. outside Café 750 on the second floor of Upstate University Hospital, and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the cafeteria at Community. Proceeds benefit the Medical Technology Scholarship Fund. To view the shirts, visit: https://www.postermywall.com/index.php/posterbuilder/view/8931db99d3b2d34414e2cc707548d354/0. Questions? Email: [email protected].
• Connect Care has shirts available for purchase online now through May 23. Proceeds benefit the Patient Assistance Fund. To order, visit: https://cnyshirts.com/connectcaresummertshirtsale/shop/home. Questions? Email Shannon Marcotte at [email protected].
• 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].

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The Informed Patient podcast

The Informed Patient podcast recently featured interviews with Upstate experts about occupational therapy, treating opioid use disorder and using AI in mental health care.

• Explaining occupational therapy and how it differs from physical therapy are occupational therapists Alexis Antoniou and Paige Courbat.
• The various ways opioid use disorder can be treated are discussed by Theresa Baxter, a nurse practitioner in addiction medicine.
• Artificial intelligence, in the form of an app or a chatbot, are being used to offer mental health care. Bioethicist Serife Tekin, PhD, explores the pros and cons of using such technology.

For more about The Informed Patient, visit: www.upstate.edu/informed.