Alcohol and Controlled Substances in the Workplace

The ‘Alcohol and Controlled Substances in the Workplace’ policy information is now available for review at the HR portal, here: https://solutions.upstate.edu/TDClient/650/HRPortal/KB/ArticleDet?ID=10849.

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Commissioning service for incoming chaplain interns is Aug. 22

Spiritual Care will host a commissioning service for incoming chaplain interns Thursday, Aug. 22 at noon in the Interfaith Chapel on the first floor of Upstate University Hospital. The Upstate community is welcome to attend. Questions? Call Spiritual Care at 315-464-4687.

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Clear the Air rounds is Aug. 22

Clear the Air rounds will be held Aug. 22 from noon to 1 p.m. beginning in the lobby of Upstate Cancer Center and in the main lobby of Upstate Community Hospital. Join the team to help clean both hospital campuses, meet your coworkers, help raise awareness of the tobacco-free policy, and offer nicotine lozenge comfort kits to Upstate visitors. Questions? Email Jackson Tarr at [email protected].

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Patient Relations and Patient Experience offer information Aug. 22

Patient Relations and Patient Experience will offer Facts and Snacks Aug. 22 from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Patient Relations conference room, 1502 Upstate University Hospital. Brief education sessions and snacks will be provided. Sign up to attend here: https://www.upstate.edu/pdl/intra/register/. Questions? Call Cassandra Cleary at 315-464-5161.

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Register to be a team captain for Making Strides by Aug. 23

Making Strides will be held Sunday, Oct. 20. To become a Team Upstate team captain, register with Chris Benton at [email protected] by Aug. 23. A meeting for team captains will be held Aug. 27 at noon in the Upstate Cancer Center conference rooms (C1076 A/B/C) and via WebEx. The meeting will provide all team captains with the information and resources needed to rally a team of coworkers, family, friends, neighbors. For more information, call Chris Benton at 315-464-3987.

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Yoga for All is Aug. 23, 26, 30

The Yoga for All schedule is as follows:

Aug. 23 from 12:10 to 1 p.m. Room 2151 Nappi Wellness Institute

Aug. 26 from noon to 12:30 p.m. virtual only

Aug. 30 from 8 to 8:45 a.m. in Performance Center, Upstate Golisano 

For more information and for the virtual link, please email [email protected]. All upcoming sessions are listed on the Upstate Wellness calendar, here: https://calendar.upstate.edu/events/category/wellness/. To participate in the research study for trauma adapted yoga, complete the Staff Resiliency Survey here: https://redcap.upstate.edu/surveys/?s=EMAN3HLPKTCY9EWF

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Tranquility Tuesday is Aug. 27

Tranquility Tuesday will be held Tuesday, Aug. 27 (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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Student-led blood drive is Aug. 28

A student-led blood drive will be held Wednesday, Aug. 28 from noon to 5 p.m. in the atrium of Setnor. To make an appointment, visit: www.upstate.edu/blood.

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Medicine Grand Rounds is Aug. 30

David Ouyang, MD, Smidt Heart Institute and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, will present Development and Deployment of AI in Cardiology Friday, Aug. 30 from 7 to 8 a.m. in 0103 Weiskotten Hall and via WebEx. To join virtually, visit: https://upstate.webex.com/upstate/j.php?MTID=md6971a96e7c0444503d999e31f480297(meeting number: 2312 371 4887 (password: Medicine1). Target audience includes research staff, residents, fellows, MDs, APPs, RNs. Participants will learn which types of data AI is best suited for, challenges with training AI systems on clinical data, and where clinical variation in imaging affects clinical care. CME is not available for this session.

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Deadline for Emerging Leaders United scholarship applications is Aug. 30

Upstate employees are welcome to apply for a scholarship for Upstate’s chapter of Emerging Leaders United, an affinity group with United Way of Central New York. Participants of the Emerging Leaders program will represent Upstate Medical University and have the opportunity to attend leadership and community education programs, volunteer events, and network with leaders from Syracuse businesses. Emerging Leaders are required to fulfill 16 hours of volunteer service from September 2024 to September 2025. For an application, visit: www.upstate.edu/elu.  For questions or more information, email [email protected].

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Submission deadline for The PHIL Award is Aug. 31

The Pulmonary Health and Illness of the Lungs (PHIL) award honors the ‘unsung heroes’ in the respiratory therapy profession who understand that each breath matters. Upstate University Hospital takes pride in implementing The PHIL Award program to honor respiratory therapists. To nominate a respiratory therapist, visit: www.upstate.edu/phil-award. Questions? Email [email protected].

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Enrollment for Global Health study on Covid in health care workers is Sept. 9, 17, 20

Global Health will be available to answer questions and enroll staff in a new study on Covid in health care workers Sept. 9 and 17 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sept. 20 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Community Room at Community.

The study will work to define the incidence and clinical spectrum of Covid-19 in a group of healthcare workers over a period of one respiratory virus season—fall and winter. The study will characterize who gets sick, how long illness lasts, and how long others could be infected. The study will also look at responses to vaccination. This study is open to all Upstate employees and volunteers, full- or part-time, in clinical and non-clinical settings. Downtown dates will be forthcoming. The study ends June 2025. Questions? Email [email protected].

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Wellness Speaks is Sept. 10

Carol Sames, PhD, associate professor in the College of Health Professions, will present Movement is Life—Tips for Increasing Daily Physical Activity Sept. 10 at 10 a.m. via WebEx. To register, visit: https://upstate.webex.com/weblink/register/r76e20883fae4f377529950a990651571. Wellness Speaks provides a virtual platform for experts to speak briefly about important wellness topics with the Upstate community. Previous recordings are available here: https://upstate.video.yuja.com/V/PlayList?node=43446329&a=1572742952. For more information, email [email protected]. 

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Mental Health REACH ECHO session is Sept. 11

Seethalaskshmi Ramanathan, MD, will present Suicide Prevention in Primary Care Practice Sept. 11 at noon via Zoom. The presentation is part of Upstate’s Mental Health REACH program and is hosted by ECHO. To join the ECHO session, visit: https://www.upstate.edu/echo/upstate-echos/mental-health-echo/index.php. For the full fall schedule of REACH speakers, visit: https://www.upstate.edu/echo/pdf/fall-echo-schedule-20241.pdf.

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Convocation is Sept. 18

Upstate’s Fall Faculty Convocation will be held Sept. 18 at 4 p.m. in the Medical Alumni Auditorium at Weiskotten Hall. A reception will follow in the courtyard. Upstate will recognize the academic and professional contributions of 25 individuals, including newly elected members of the Academy of Upstate Educators, 13 President’s awardees, four Chancellor’s awardees, three members who have achieved the Distinguished Professor rank, and two awards for philanthropic excellence.  

The Upstate community is invited to attend this celebration of achievements that contribute to the academic success of our students, the quality care of our patients, and advancing biomedical research. The event will also be live streamed via WebEx, and a link will be provided the day of the event. For a complete list of this year’s recipients, click here (login required).

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NIH and NLM biomedical research data webinar is Sept. 18

National Institutes of Health and the National Library of Medicine will host An Extramural Program Webinar: Toward Gold Standards in Data Creation—AI Strategies to Address Data Accessibility Challenges in Biomedical Research Wednesday, Sept. 18 from 2 to 4 p.m. via Zoom. To register, visit: https://www.nlm.nih.gov/news/EP-Gold_Standards_Data_Creation-AI.html. Questions? Email Olivia Tsistinas at [email protected].

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Lyme and Tick-Borne Disease Summit is Sept. 19 and 20

The Lyme and Tick-Borne Disease Summit will be held Sept. 19 and 20 at the CNY Biotech Accelerator. The event is hosted by the Upstate Global Health Institute and the Central New York Lyme and Tick-Borne Disease Alliance. Healthcare practitioners are welcome to attend. The goal of the event is to increase awareness and competence of medical providers about Lyme and tick-borne diseases. CME is available. For more information and to register, visit: https://cnylymealliance.org/2024-lyme-summit/. Questions? Email [email protected].

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Clark Burn Center Trivia Night is Sept. 20

Clark Burn Center will host Trivia Night Sept. 20 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at Crazy Daisies. The event includes trivia, raffle baskets, and prizes for best theme/costume and the top winning teams. Individual registration is $20, a group of four is $60, and a group of six is $80. Individuals can request to be added to a specific team or be part of a random team assignment. All proceeds benefit Clark Burn Center’s fund to support education, research, patient care needs, and community awareness. To register, text: BurnCenter to 76278. Questions? Email Tamara Roberts at [email protected].

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Annual Walk Run for Kids is Sept. 21

The fourth annual Walk Run for Kids, hosted by the Upstate Foundation, will take place Sept. 21 at 9 a.m. in Otsiningo Park, Binghamton. Proceeds benefit Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital. The event, which is an opportunity to support the many Southern Tier families who rely on Upstate for care, features a USATF-certified 5K run, 2-mile walk, and a fun run for kids. It will be held rain or shine. Adults can receive a $5 discount on the registration fee with the code 5FORKIDS. There will be a bicycle helmet giveaway and fitting for participating children while supplies last. Children must be present for the fitting. To register, volunteer or for more information contact Cynthia Rotella, Upstate Foundation director of development for the Southern Tier, at 607-771-3727 or [email protected]. Register online at www.UpstateFoundation.org/WalkRunForKids or click here  Walk Run For Kids. 

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Honorary degree candidate nominations sought by Sept. 25

Upstate's Honorary Degree Committee invites nominations for 2024 Honorary Degree candidates. An honorary doctorate degree is the highest form of recognition offered by the SUNY Board of Trustees to persons of exceptional distinction. All students, faculty, and staff are invited to submit letters of nomination with the rationale for the nomination, and a summary of the candidate's accomplishments and contributions. These should be brief, no more than two pages. The deadline to submit is Monday, Sept. 25. For details, questions or to submit a nomination to the committee please contact Lynn Cleary, MD, at [email protected], or Patty Gooden at [email protected] or 315-464-5387.

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Upstate Mental Health REACH workshop is Oct. 19

The Upstate Mental Health REACH educational program will host a workshop Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Otesaga Resort in Cooperstown. Speakers from Upstate Psychiatry include: Thomas Schwartz, MD; Nevena Radonjic, MD, PhD; Rachael Kuch Cecconi, MD; Zsuzsa Meszaros, MD, PhD; and Tolani Ajagbe, MD. Topics include: SSRIs and treatment-resistant anxiety and depression, psych meds and psychotherapy in primary care, managing alcohol use disorder, and medications for opioid use disorder. The workshop is free, and CME credits will be offered. Target audience for the workshop: NP, PA, DO, MD. To register, visit: https://upstate.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUrcOCpqTMvG9bdFgMhq7DLIyxh03hivbpr.

For more information on REACH, visit: https://www.upstate.edu/psych/education/reach.php. Questions? Email [email protected] or [email protected].

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Alan W. Rothschild Innovation Award event is Oct. 27

The Alan W. Rothschild Innovation Award will be presented at the first $10,000 Biotech Innovation Pitch event and reception Sunday, Oct. 27 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Upstate’s CNY Biotech Accelerator, 841 E. Fayette St., Syracuse. The award honors Alan's life, which was one of creativity and entrepreneurial spirit. The Award's purpose is to further the development and advancement of emerging science and new technologies. It provides financial support to individuals and startups that demonstrate excellence in innovation. The event is hosted in association with the Upstate Foundation and in partnership with the New York State Innovation Summit. For more information about the Rothschild event, visit: https://cnybac.com/education/alan-w-rothschild-innovation-award-fund-10000-biotech-innovation-pitch-event-and-reception/. To register for the event, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/alan-w-rothschild-first-annual-innovation-pitch-event-tickets-908200220307?aff=oddtdtcreator. Questions? Email Kathi Durdon at [email protected].

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Participants sought to help with Lyme disease blood test study

Participants are sought help with a study to determine if an investigational new blood test, called Liaison LymeDetect, can detect the germ that causes Lyme disease sooner than conventional diagnostic tests. Current blood tests for Lyme disease can sometimes fail to confirm the illness during early infection. Global Health seeks participants who have been recently diagnosed with Lyme disease or are suspected by a practitioner to have Lyme disease and have developed a rash. For more information, call 315-464-9869 or email [email protected]. 

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Dengue fever study

The Upstate Global Health Institute seeks healthy participants to join a dengue research study focusing on prevention and treatment for ages 18 to 55. For more information, email [email protected] or call 315-464-9869. Visit www.upstate.edu/globalhealth for more.

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Brain stimulation study seeks concussion patients 

Upstate is seeking 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. To participate or inquire for more information, email Dr. Yi-Ling Kuo at [email protected]

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Information on breastfeeding at Upstate

August is National Breastfeeding Month. The Upstate Lactation Committee is updating the UW-04 Staff and Student Breast Milk Expression Policy (login required to view policies) and working on developing a more comprehensive online list of the Upstate staff and student lactation spaces. A link to the current listing of spaces can be found here: https://forms.office.com/r/Nx9r2xxaJy. If you know of other staff/student lactation spaces that should be included, please submit the form or reach out to Cathy at [email protected]. Need Lactation Support? Call the Upstate Milkline at 315-464-MILK (6455).

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Well NYS Everyday initiatives

Well New York State Everyday is a wellness initiative dedicated to educating, engaging, and empowering New York State employees to choose to eat foods that are healthy for them and to be physically active. The August Well NYS Everyday Monthly Challenge is to ‘Destress your Life to Improve your Personal Wellness.’ For more information and to sign-up to receive the Well NYS Daily To-Do Challenge by email every day, please visit: https://oer.ny.gov/wellnys-everyday.  For more information, email Christine Cole at [email protected].

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Housing as Health Care: A Key to Recovery now available online

On episode seven of Upstate Frame of Mind, the critical connection between housing and mental health recovery is explored with Luba Leontieva, MD, PhD, director of Upstate’s Inpatient Psychiatric Unit, and Heidi Benson, assistant director of Social Work. Leontieva and Benson share their expertise on the indispensable role of stable housing in promoting recovery. In this thought-provoking conversation, experts delve into the alarming state of housing in Central New York, discussing the challenges and potential solutions to address the housing crisis. Tune in to learn how housing can be a powerful tool in supporting mental health and well-being. Listen here and consider subscribing and leaving us a review, as it helps others find us: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5GEaC9a5t2I92X4AVsxtwl?si=fDCe2ph1QHCFdxSDbeKBow.