Biomedical Sciences Retreat is Sept. 10

The Biomedical Sciences Retreat will be held today, Sept. 10 until 5:30 p.m. at the Lodge in Skaneateles. To see the full schedule of events, visit: https://www.upstate.edu/grad/about/retreat/intra/index.php. 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. 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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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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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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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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Reception for Chaplain Alisa Unell is Sept. 12

The Upstate community is welcome to a dessert reception in honor of Rev. Alisa Unell, Upstate’s evening chaplain, Thursday, Sept. 12 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. outside the Center for Spiritual Care on the first floor of Upstate University Hospital. Rev. Alisa Unell will depart Upstate to become the chaplain at St. John's Home in Rochester, N.Y.  For more information, call Spiritual Care at 315-464-4687.

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Environmental Services Week runs now through Sept. 13

Environmental Services (EVS) Week runs now through Sept. 13. Upstate currently employs 292 EVS staff who work in 30 buildings across the Upstate campus. In the complex hospital, learning, administrative, research, and clinical environments, Upstate depends heavily on the EVS team. Take time to acknowledge and thank EVS technicians for their extraordinary contribution to our many successes. 

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Global Health available to enroll staff and answer questions about new Covid study Sept. 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. 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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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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Recharge Room dedication event is Sept. 16

Upstate Well and Upstate Leadership will hold a grand opening and dedication for the Upstate Recharge Room Monday, Sept. 16 at 10:45 a.m. in room 2606 Upstate University Hospital. The Upstate community is welcome. The Recharge Room will be open 24/7 to all workers, healers, and learners at Upstate. Questions? Email [email protected].

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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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Tranquility Tuesday is Sept. 17

Tranquility Tuesday will be held Tuesday, Sept. 17 (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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Upstate Foundation Giving Days are Sept. 17 and 18

September marks the 15^th birthday of Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital. To celebrate, the Upstate Foundation will offer a special match challenge during Upstate Foundation Giving Days Sept. 17 and 18. Celebrate and help spread the joy by posting a birthday message on social media, making a gift in honor of the 15^th birthday, or create a personal fundraising page: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/GCHBirthday. For more information, visit: Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital Celebrating 15th Birthday (upstatefoundation.org). Questions? Email Danielle Bright at [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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UPD Active Shooter Training session is Sept. 18

October, November, December dates as well

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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Volunteers sought for breakfast service at the Samaritan Center Sept. 18

Join members of Upstate Emerging Leaders United at the Samaritan Center (215 N. State St.), as the group helps with breakfast service Wednesday, Sept. 18 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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Apheresis tabling event is Sept. 19

Upstate’s Apheresis team will be available to answer questions on apheresis and display equipment Sept. 19 outside Café 750 on the second floor of Upstate University Hospital. The event includes experts in apheresis who will be available to answer questions. For more information, email Charity Leslie at [email protected].

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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 or Walk Run For Kids. 

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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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Retirement reception for Arthur (Artie) Walsh is Sept. 27

A retirement reception for Arthur (Artie) Walsh will be held Friday, Sept. 27 from 2 to 4 p.m. in Classroom A/B at Community. Walsh will retire after 58 years at Upstate Community Hospital. All are welcome. Questions? Email [email protected].

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Free copies of Declaration of Independence and the Constitution available until Sept. 30

Upstate's Health Sciences Library will offer free copies of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States of America through Sept. 30 in recognition of Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, Sept. 17. The day commemorates the 1787 signing of the Constitution and recognizes all who have become U.S. citizens. For additional information visit our Health Sciences Library website https://library.upstate.edu and Constitution Day subject guide https://guides.upstate.edu/constitution. To request a copy, email [email protected].

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Event to benefit Upstate nursing students is Sept. 30

Upstate’s Nursing Alumni Association will host an event Monday, Sept. 30 at 5 p.m. at Harvey’s Garden (1200 E. Water St., Syracuse) to benefit nursing scholarships at Upstate’s College of Nursing. For more information, email [email protected].

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Biotech Equity Research session is Oct. 3

Benjamin J. Burnett, PhD, managing director of equity research at Stifel Investment Services will present Biotech Equity Research: Tracking the Promise (and Risk) of Early-Stage Companies Navigating the Public Markets Oct. 3 from 3 to 4 p.m. via Zoom. The intersection of early-stage life science companies and finance will be discussed. Also covered will be: recent capital market trends and forecasts, timing the market, and what it takes to become (and be) a public company. Balancing innovation with capital needs requires a good understanding of how and when to access capital, and whether this is more easily done as a private or public company. To register, visit: https://upstate.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMoceyqrj4uG9KSdZelOnSJ3toAA4TSwc4P. Questions? Email Kathi Durdon at [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 8:15 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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Yoga for All schedule

The Yoga for All schedule is as follows:

• 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 monthly challenge

The September Well NYS Everyday monthly challenge is: Journal Your Thoughts Every Day. The recording from the corresponding webinar by Tanya England, PhD—Journaling as a Path to Empowerment and Self-Care—is available here: https://meetny.webex.com/recordingservice/sites/meetny/recording/ff919e984d04103d9f97329581013e2e/playback. For more information and to sign-up to receive the Well NYS Daily To-Do Challenge by email every day, visit: https://oer.ny.gov/wellnys-everyday. For more information, email Christine Cole at [email protected].

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NYS Office of Mental Health offers wellness groups

The New York State Office of Mental Health offers all employees an opportunity to practice various coping skills and strengthen their resilience through wellness groups. Group sessions offer a warm, inviting space that fosters relaxation virtually and provides examples of calming techniques and basic coping skills. The group sessions are free, confidential, anonymous, and virtual employees can call in from any phone. Group sessions include: Monday Meditation, Mindful Mondays, Taking Care of Mind and Body, and Tending to Self. A Breath-Body-Mind (BBM) class is held every Wednesday at 8 p.m. in Spanish. For group session information, visit: https://calendar.upstate.edu/events/category/wellness/. Questions? Email Christine Cole at [email protected].

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The Informed Patient podcast

The Informed Patient podcast recently featured interviews with these specialists as they discuss the Hospital at Home program, glaucoma and the fear of taking tests.

• Hospital at Home is a program allowing some patients to leave the hospital and continued supervised care at home, with twice-daily nursing visits. Explaining how the program works are Basel Abuzuaiter, MD, and Diane Nanno, a nursing administrator.
• Researcher Samuel Herberg, PhD, discusses glaucoma and his work studying the eye disease, which can cause blindness.
• A common condition – test anxiety – is described by John Ringhisen, NP, who also tells of ways to treat it.

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].