Employee/Student Health to hold flu and Covid vaccine clinics

Employee/Student Health will hold flu and Covid vaccine clinics, as there is an expected increase in cases this fall and winter. Influenza vaccine and an updated 2024/25 Moderna Spikevax Covid vaccine will be offered. The schedule is as follows:

• Sept. 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 1144 Academic Building
• Oct. 2 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., 2W Upstate University Hospital
• Oct. 3 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., 2W Upstate University Hospital
• Oct. 4 from 9 a.m. to noon, 1144 Academic Building
• Oct. 7 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Community Room at Community
• Oct. 8 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., 2W Upstate University Hospital
• Oct. 9 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., 2W Upstate University Hospital
• Oct. 16 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., 2W Upstate University Hospital
• Oct. 17 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., 2W Upstate University Hospital
• Oct. 22 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., 2W Upstate University Hospital
• Oct. 23 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., 2W Upstate University Hospital
• Oct. 29 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., 2W Upstate University Hospital
• Oct. 31 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bubble Room, Weiskotten Hall

Flu and Covid vaccines are not mandatory but are strongly recommended. For those in clinical areas, the NYS health code requires a mask to be worn during flu season if you do not receive the flu vaccine.

If you receive the vaccine(s) elsewhere, please upload the documentation to your record via the ESH portal at https://eshportal.upstate.edu/ or email [email protected]/.

To schedule an appointment, visit the Employee/Student Health portal: https://eshportal.upstate.edu/.

Flu and Covid vaccine appointments can also be made by calling 315-464-4260 (UUH) and 315-492-5624 (Community).

The Flu Crew will provide after-hours (evening and night shift) flu vaccinations via mobile cart.

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Volunteers sought for the Upstate Golisano Halloween parade

The Child Life Team seeks volunteers to pass out treats during the annual Halloween parade Friday, Oct. 31 at 10:30 a.m. All volunteers are asked to supply their own treats and dress in costume. To sign up, email Maggie Burns at [email protected] by Oct. 4.

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Volunteers sought for Call In for Cancer

Volunteers are sought to answer phones for the Upstate Foundation’s Call In for Cancer to be held Thursday, Oct. 17 from 5 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the lobby of Upstate Cancer Center. Two-hour shifts are available. To schedule a time to volunteer, visit: https://signup.com/go/tALVXcP. Questions? Email Carolyn Hendrickson at [email protected].

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Order ahead option for Hope Café now in place

Hope Café, located in Weiskotten Hall, now offers an online ordering option. Hope Café hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To order in advance, visit: https://hopecafeandtea.wixsite.com/hopecafe/weiskotten or https://hopecafeny.square.site and select the Weiskotten location. Questions about the process? Email Eric Adams at [email protected].

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Celebration of medical staff is Sept. 19

A celebration of medical staff will be held today, Sept. 19 from 5 to 7 p.m. under the tent in the courtyard of Weiskotten Hall. All medical staff and post-graduate trainees are welcome to attend. The event will include food, music, and door prizes. Questions? Email Candace Yackel at [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 today, 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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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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Global Health available to enroll staff and answer questions about new Covid study Sept. 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. 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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Yoga for All is Sept. 20, 26, 27

The Yoga for All schedule is as follows:

• 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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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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IMT celebrates Telehealth Awareness Week on Facebook through Sept. 21

Telehealth Awareness Week runs now through Sept. 21. Upstate IMT will feature information on telehealth and the benefits it provides to patients on their Facebook page throughout the week. Find them on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/upstateIMT. Upstate is a member of the American Telemedicine Association. Questions? Email Lyndy McLaughlin at [email protected]. For more about Upstate IMT, visit: https://www.upstate.edu/imt/.

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National APP Week is Sept. 23 to 27

National APP Week runs from Sept. 23 to 27. APPs like nurse practitioners, physician assistants, clinical nurse specialists, midwives, and nurse anesthetists are essential in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Upstate’s patients and communities. Their skills in diagnosis, treatment, and patient advocacy are invaluable, playing a critical role in improving patient outcomes every day. At Upstate, take this time to express gratitude and appreciation for the vital work our APPs do. Questions about APPs at Upstate? Email Vishal Anugu at [email protected].

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Joey’s Wish shirt sale is Sept. 25

Joey’s Wish will hold a shirt sale 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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Clear the Air rounds is Sept. 26

Clear the Air rounds will be held Sept. 26 from noon to 1 p.m. beginning in the lobby of Upstate Cancer Center and in the main lobby of Community. Assistance is needed to spend some time cleaning both campuses and raising awareness about the campus-wide tobacco-free policy. Participants will also remind visitors about available nicotine lozenge comfort kits. Questions about the event or the kits? Email Jackson Tarr at [email protected].

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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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Cafecito con Trivia is Sept. 26

Cafecito con Trivia, a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, will be held Thursday, Sept. 26 from noon to 1 p.m. in 3507/3508 Setnor. Coffee, treats, and trivia will be offered to the Upstate community. The celebration is hosted by Upstate’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and the Latino Medical Student Association. Questions? Email Steven Contreras at [email protected].

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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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IMT offers Epic drop-ins beginning Sept. 30

IMT training experts will offer Ask Me About Epic drop-in opportunities from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. outside the cafeterias at both Upstate University Hospital and Community. The schedule is as follows:

• Sept. 30 at Upstate University Hospital
• Oct. 7 at Community
• Oct. 28 at Upstate University Hospital
• Nov. 4 at Community
• Nov. 25 at Upstate University Hospital
• Dec. 2 at Community
• Dec. 23 at Upstate University Hospital

Questions? Email Sara Dickey at [email protected].

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Workshop on how to take patient history in Spanish is Oct. 1

Keila Muñiz, MD, St. Joseph’s Hospital, will discuss how to take a patient’s medical history in Spanish and the ways culture and language play a role in the exam room Tuesday, Oct. 1 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in 1507/1508 Setnor. The workshop is part of Upstate’s celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month and is hosted by Upstate’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; the Latino Medical Student Association; and the Migrant Health Workers Club. Questions? Email Steven Contreras at [email protected].

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UPD Active Shooter Training sessions are Oct. 2, 9, 23

November, December dates also below

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.:

• 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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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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Blood drives are Oct. 3, 4 and 9

Blood drives will be held Oct. 3, 4 and 9. To make an appointment, visit: www.upstate.edu/blood. The schedule is as follows: 

• Oct. 3 from noon to 5 p.m. in the atrium of Setnor
• Oct. 4 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Performance Center on the 11^th floor of Upstate Golisano
• Oct. 9 from noon to 5 p.m. in the cafeteria at Community

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Matthews Auto Walkathon is Oct. 5

The sixth annual Matthews Auto Walkathon will be held Saturday, Oct. 5 virtually and in person from sunup to sundown at the Rail Trail in Vestal. The event benefits children’s charities, including Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital. Participants located in the Syracuse area are welcome to walk at any park or neighborhood. Miles pledged are based on the honor system. For more information and to register your miles, visit: https://www.matthewsauto.com/walkathon.htm.

Matthews will donate $10 per mile walked to the charity of choice for each walker or divide miles equally among all charities (up to $75,000 total). In addition to paying per mile, Matthews will also match cash donations up to $12,500. A total possible donation of $100,000. Questions about the event? Email Russ Corbin at [email protected].

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Sock Out Cancer concert is Oct. 18

The Sock Out Cancer concert will be held Oct. 18 at 8 p.m. at the Broome County Forum in Binghamton. The event will feature Kevin Chalfant’s Journey Experience and Alyssa Crosby who competed on The Voice. The event benefits pediatric cancer patients at Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital. Sock Out Cancer, LLC, is a nonprofit initiative whose mission is to assist financially distressed cancer patients and their families with non-medical necessities, such as food, transportation, and housing. Sock Out Cancer allows patients to focus their energy on fighting cancer. To purchase tickets, visit: https://www.sockoutcancer.org/. Questions about the event? Email Russ Corbin at [email protected].

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Symposium on amyloidosis is Oct. 18 and 19

The Department of Medicine will host the Inaugural Multidisciplinary Symposium on Amyloidosis Friday, Oct. 18 and Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Convention and Conference Center, 311 Hiawatha Blvd. W., Syracuse. The free CME-accredited symposium aims to raise awareness of amyloidosis and to educate trainees and healthcare providers through a multidisciplinary approach on the early diagnosis and management of amyloidosis. To register, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/inaugural-department-of-medicine-multidisciplinary-symposium-amyloidosis-tickets-927959300247. Questions? Email Nitch Jones at [email protected].

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Faculty Educator Development Seminar on AI and medicine is Oct. 23

Marc Triola, MD, associate dean for Educational Informatics and founding director of the Institute for Innovations in Medical Education at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, will present From Bytes to Bedside: Exploring the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Medicine Oct. 23 from 4 to 5 p.m. via Zoom. To join virtually, visit:

https://upstate.zoom.us/j/93496275598?pwd=Sl45RlfMZilwcuinBebPfbip4bzZb9.1. Questions? Email Kelly Donovan at [email protected].

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College of Health Professions fall open house is Oct. 26

Student Admissions will host a fall open house for bachelor degree programs in the College of Health Professions Saturday, Oct. 26 from 9 a.m. to noon. Degrees represented at the event will include: medical biotechnology, medical imaging/radiography (x-ray), medical imaging/BPS-CT and MRI (for radiographers), ultrasound, medical laboratory science, radiation therapy, respiratory therapy. Register online at: https://engage.upstate.edu/register/CHPFallOH24. Questions? Email Wendy Meyer 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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Discussion on artificial intelligence and machine learning is Oct. 28

Upstate MD/MPH students Shervin Razavi and Rafael Schulman will present a case-based discussion of artificial intelligence and machine learning applications in healthcare Oct. 28 from 4 to 5 p.m. via Zoom. To join virtually, visit:

https://echo.zoom.us/j/384599486?pwd=aThvUEtHRHVKOXowRjVrODljd1RHdz09. Questions? Email Kelly Donovan at [email protected].

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Healthy participants sought for one-time blood draw  

Upstate’s Endocrine Research Team seeks healthy participants ages 45 to 65 with a body mass index (BMI) greater than 30 kg/m² for a one-time blood draw (https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/lose_wt/BMI/bmicalc.htm). To be eligible, participants cannot have diabetes, sleep apnea, or be taking any diabetes or weight loss medications (such as Ozempic/Wegovy). For more information, contact Lynn Agostini at [email protected] or 315-464-9012.

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Older adults and stroke survivors sought for study

Bokkyu Kim, PT, PhD, associate professor of Physical Therapy Education at the College of Health Professions, is conducting a clinical research study to evaluate whether transcranial photobiomodulation (tPBM) therapy using near-infrared light can modulate brain activity to improve arm and hand motor function in chronic stroke survivors. Healthy older adults and stroke survivors are sought to participate in this study. The lab is located in the Institute for Human Performance, and parking is free. Questions about the study? Email: [email protected]. For more information and to inquire about participating, visit: https://forms.gle/2zevR8GRVLU5Lwii7.

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The Informed Patient podcast

The Informed Patient podcast recently featured interviews with these specialists, who discuss labor and delivery at Upstate Community Hospital and also avoiding diseases spread by mosquitoes and ticks.

• Explaining the running of the Family Birth Center and why it has a “baby-friendly” designation are nurses Lindsay Miner and Julie Moore.
• Researcher Saravanan Thangamani, PhD, discusses how different types of ticks, such as dog ticks and lone star ticks,  have migrated to Central New York and how to avoid the diseases they can bring.
• Thangamani, in a separate interview, also talks about two mosquito-borne illnesses, West Nile virus and eastern equine encephalitis, and how to minimize the risk of infection.

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].