UPD offering Active Shooter Training sessions

University Police will host Active Shooter Training sessions at Nappi Wellness Institute and via WebEx. The schedule is as follows.

Room 5143/5147 Nappi Wellness Institute from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.:

• Sept. 18
• Oct. 2 and 9
• Nov. 20
• Dec. 11 and 18

Room 5141 Nappi Wellness Institute from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.:

• Oct. 23
• Nov. 6

WebEx link for each session is: https://upstate.webex.com/upstate/j.php?MTID=m01b56ee68dc7fe3d278240d16801975d.

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Medicine Grand Rounds is Sept. 6

David Ouyang, MD, Smidt Heart Institute and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, will present Development and Deployment of AI in Cardiology Friday, Sept. 6 from 7 to 8 a.m. 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. For more information, email Lisa Carroll at [email protected]. 

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HealthLink seminar on foot and ankle health is Sept. 9

Eric Bellinger, MD, will discuss best practices for proper foot care to keep feet and ankles healthy Sept. 9 at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom. He will present the latest treatments and exercises to reduce pain, maximize mobility, and improve strength. Q and A session will follow. To register for this online session, visit: https://upstate.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMrceCtrTIjGNNGe_c-gbo5Im_zyAp9OGJY.

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Global Health available to enroll staff and answer questions about new Covid study Sept. 9, 13, 17, 20, 23, and 27

Upstate Global Health Institute will conduct a study 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. The study is open to all Upstate staff and will conclude June 2025. For more information, email [email protected].

Global Health will be available to answer questions and enroll staff. The schedule is as follows:

• Sept. 9 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Community Room at Community
• Sept. 13 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Room 2638 Upstate University Hospital
• Sept. 17 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Community Room at Community
• Sept. 20 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Community Room at Community
• Sept. 23 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Room 2638 Upstate University Hospital
• Sept. 27 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Room 2638 Upstate University Hospital

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Advanced Practice Grand Rounds is Sept. 10

Karysa Humphrey, CPNP, and Catherine Narcavage-Bradley, DNP, RN, LCCE,CLC,PHNA-BC,SANE-A, SANE-P,AFN-BC, will present Upstate Family Birth Center Sept. 10 from noon to 1 p.m. To join, visit: https://upstate.webex.com/upstate/j.php?MTID=m211cd3d74d3fdfc26bef11159aa04688. For more information, email Tiffany Senke at [email protected]. CME credit will be available for participants.

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Wellness Speaks is Sept. 10

Carol Sames, PhD, associate professor in College of Health Professions, will present Movement is Life—Tips for Increasing Daily Physical Activity Sept. 10 at 10 a.m. via WebEx. Register here: 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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Tranquility Tuesday is Sept. 10

Tranquility Tuesday will be held Tuesday, Sept. 10 (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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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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Team Upstate Making Strides information table is Sept. 11

Stop by the Team Upstate Making Strides information table Sept. 11 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. outside Café 750 on the second floor of Upstate University Hospital. The event will be held Sunday, Oct. 20 in Clinton Square, Syracuse. For more information on the event and to register, visit 

https://calendar.upstate.edu/event/making-strides-against-breast-cancer/ or email Chris Benton at [email protected].

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HealthLink on prostate cancer is Sept. 11

Hanan Goldberg, MD, MSc, will discuss prostate cancer risk factors, screening methods, treatment options, and the future of prostate cancer surgery Sept. 11 at 5 p.m. at HealthLink/Oasis (6333 Rt. 298 E. Syracuse) and via Zoom. Register here: https://upstate.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYpceygqz0uEtV7TEsuRfkAc-exffC7LTPn#/registration.

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Parent Resources series offers session on Reiki Sept. 11

Chelsea Torres, OTRL, will present The Fundamentals of Reiki during the HealthLink Parent Resources session Sept. 11 at 5:30 p.m. at HealthLink (6333 Rt. 298 E. Syracuse) and via Zoom. Sessions are open to all parents, caregivers, and those interested in the topic. The monthly parent support group will follow the session, in-person only. Note: This confidential support group is intended for those who have experienced nonviolent domestic abuse. This can include behaviors that frighten, intimidate, humiliate, or blame someone. No children are permitted. To register, visit: https://upstate.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJApcOmuqzsiHdKUzERYGAtgywFNyPI0w-fh.

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Walk with a Doc is Sept. 14

Kaushal Nanavati, MD, Upstate’s wellness dean and medical director of Integrative Therapy, will lead Upstate’s Walk with a Doc event Saturday, Sept. 14 at 9 a.m. at Onondaga Lake Park. Meet by the skate park. The event begins with a brief talk followed by a walk. Dr. Nanavati’s topic is Walk This Way: From Knowing to Doing—Transform Your Life. 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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Fourth annual Ruari Sparkle Tutu Trot is Sept. 15

The fourth annual Ruari Sparkle Tutu Trot will be held Sunday, Sept. 15 at the Yawger Brook Catering and Campground, 989 Chamberlain Road, Auburn. Proceeds benefit the Ruari Sparkle Parking Fund and Ruari Sparkle Comfort Fund at Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital. In 2023, the funds paid for parking and meals for 600 families. To sign up for the event, visit: https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Auburn/RuariSparkleTutuRunTutuWalkTutuTrot.

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Simulation Department shirt sale is Sept 16

The Simulation Department will host a shirt sale from 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. outside Café 750 on the second floor of Upstate University Hospital in celebration of Healthcare Simulation Week Sept. 16 to Sept. 20. Shirt sale proceeds will benefit the Upstate Foundation Simulation Department Fund. Questions? Email [email protected].

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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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Joey’s Wish shirt sale is Sept. 19

Joey’s Wish will hold a shirt sale Sept. 19 from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. outside Café 750 on the second floor of Upstate University Hospital and Sept. 25 from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the cafeteria at Community. Shirts are $20 for short-sleeved and $25 for long-sleeved. All proceeds benefit the Joey’s Wish fund to help end addiction. To pre-order, email [email protected] and include size and shirt choice.

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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. The event is open to the Upstate community, their friends, and families. All proceeds benefit Clark Burn Center’s fund to support education, research, patient care needs, and community awareness. To register, text: BurnCenter to 76278 or click the link https://e.givesmart.com/events/DNd/. 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. at Otsiningo Park in 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, email Cynthia Rotella at [email protected]. Register online at www.UpstateFoundation.org/WalkRunForKids.

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Bioethics and Humanities Journal Club is Sept. 26

Sarah Reckess, JD, will present during the Bioethics and Humanities Journal Club Sept. 26 from noon to 1 p.m. via WebEx. Email [email protected] for a copy of the article to be discussed. To join, use this meeting link: https://upstate.webex.com/upstate/j.php?MTID=m436258c283fe143a6a857dcd27c1d331 (Meeting number: 2305 161 6575 Meeting password: NMiXyxkP372).

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Yoga for All September schedule

The Yoga for All schedule is as follows:

• Sept. 5 from noon to 12:45 p.m., 4507 Setnor
• Sept. 6 from 8 to 8:45 a.m., Performance Center at Upstate Golisano
• Sept. 9 from 12:30 to 1 p.m., virtual
• Sept. 12 from noon to 12:45 p.m., 4507 Setnor
• Sept. 13 from 12:10 to 1 p.m., 2151 Nappi Wellness Institute
• Sept. 19 from noon to 12:45 p.m., 3109 Weiskotten Hall
• Sept. 20 from 8 to 8:45 a.m., Performance Center at Upstate Golisano
• Sept. 26 from noon to 12:45 p.m., 4507 Setnor
• Sept. 27 from 12:10 to 1 p.m., 2151 Nappi Wellness Institute

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/. Featured recordings can be found here: https://upstate.video.yuja.com/V/PlayList?node=46973917&a=536228298.

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Participants sought for study on Dengue fever

Global Health 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.

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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 age 7 and older 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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Well NYS Everyday challenge for September

The Well NYS Everyday monthly challenge for September is to journal your thoughts every day. 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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The Informed Patient podcast

The Informed Patient podcast recently featured interviews with these specialists about good sleep practices, drones and robots in health care, and a severe premenstrual disorder.

• Tips for better sleep are outline by sleep specialist Ryan Butzko, DO, including whether a recent fad of rising before sunrise is a good idea.
• Steve Roberts and Jeff Causey talk about robots and drones in use at Upstate. Roberts is the director of the autonomous machines department at Upstate, and Causey is the CEO of Causey Aviation, which flies the drones. L
• Premenstrual dysphoric disorder is described by Luba Leontieva, MD, PhD, and Nevena Radonjic, MD, PhD, both from Upstate’s psychiatry and behavioral sciences department. The disorder can involve severe mood swings and suicide.

The Informed Patient podcast and HealthLink on Air radio show are produced by Upstate Marketing and University Communications. The Informed Patient interviews are available through various podcast platforms, including YouTube here:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTRingYNAhMI-BCsmNqTAx-7FAQMdNNlH.

HealthLink on Air is broadcast on WRVO Public Media at 6 a.m. Sundays. Audio and transcripts of the podcasts and the radio shows are also available here: https://www.upstate.edu/informed/index.php.

To suggest an Upstate expert or topic for a possible podcast, email Amber Smith at [email protected].