Community Giving Campaign is underway

The Community Giving Campaign is currently underway. To make an ePledge, log onto Self-Serve: https://selfserve.upstate.edu/ais/applications/marketing/sefa/epledge/. For more information on the Community Giving Campaign, visit: www.upstate.edu/cgc. To learn more about incentives and prizes, visit: https://www.upstate.edu/communitygiving/pdf/cgcincentiveposter.pdf. Questions? Email Becca Pesci at [email protected].

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Clear the Air rounds is Sept. 26

Clear the Air rounds will be held today, 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 today, 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 today, 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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Yoga for All is Sept. 26, 27 and Oct. 3, 10

The Yoga for All schedule is as follows:

• Sept. 26 from noon to 12:45 pm in 4507 Setnor
• Sept. 27 from 12:10 to 1 p.m. in 2151 Nappi Wellness Institute
• Oct. 3 from noon to 12:45 pm in 4507 Setnor
• Oct. 10 from noon to 12:45 pm in 4507 Setnor

For more information and for the virtual link, please email [email protected].

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Presentation on Native American health, cultural competency and historical trauma is Sept. 27

Pete Hill of Native American Community Services will introduce participants to Native American cultural competency, including understandings of intergenerational historical trauma Friday Sept. 27 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in 2231 Weiskotten Hall. The presentation will include examples of how wellbeing and health can be restored through culturally infused programs, emerging trends toward storytelling, healing through the multiple forms of the arts and traditional Indigenous cultural practices, and learning from Indigenous elders and Wisdom Keepers. Questions? Email Rebecca Garden 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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National APP Week runs through Sept. 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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Global Health available to enroll staff and answer questions about new Covid study Sept. 27 and Oct. 3

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. Staff will be available to answer questions and enroll anyone interested Sept. 27 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., in room 2638 Upstate University Hospital and Oct. 3 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in room 3111 Weiskotten Hall. 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].

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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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Advanced Practice Grand Rounds is Oct. 1

Melissia Morris, MSN, FNP-C, will present Explorations into Breast Cancer Oct. 1 from noon to 1 p.m. To join, visit: https://upstate.webex.com/upstate/j.php?MTID=m1645f7b2525de69ea5e8747a57636e17. Questions? Email Tiffany Senke at [email protected]. CME credit will be available for participants.

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Schwartz Rounds is Oct. 1

Schwartz Rounds will be held Tuesday, Oct. 1 at noon in room 0124 at Community. Panelists will discuss Healing the Healer—Balancing and Navigating Self-Care with Patient Care. Emotional exhaustion, burnout, setting boundaries, mindfulness will all be discussed. Schwartz Rounds is open to staff of all departments and is intended to support the work we do by offering a compassionate listening environment. 1 CE hour for participants. Questions? Email Chaplain Zeynab Mancini at [email protected].

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Tranquility Tuesday is Oct. 1

Tranquility Tuesday will be held Tuesday, Oct. 1 (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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Chill Out is Oct. 1 and 8

Upstate’s Employee Assistance Program will host Chill Out Oct. 1 from 1 to 3 p.m. in room A and B at the Institute of Human Performance and Oct. 8 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the theater on the second floor of Nappi Wellness Institute. The event is to provide staff with an opportunity to take a break, enjoy games, coloring, ice cream, and community building. Questions? Email [email protected] or 315-464-5760.

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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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Volunteers sought for the Upstate Golisano Halloween parade by Oct. 4

The Child Life Team seeks volunteers to pass out treats during the annual Halloween parade Thursday, 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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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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2025 Health Justice Conference proposals due Oct. 6

Proposals are sought for the Health Justice Conference to be held Jan. 20. The annual Health Justice Conference is a student-run conference that seeks to promote advocacy. This year's theme is Beyond Labels: Unveiling Intersectional Pathways to Health Equity. Proposals for presentations, workshops, panel discussions, and interactive sessions that delve into innovative strategies, research findings, and policy recommendations that promote health equity across various dimensions of identity and experience are welcome. This is an opportunity for thoughtful leaders, innovators, and experts to share their insights and experiences. To participate, complete the following form by Oct. 6: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfohhvggT4dhycXdNaJtI22BNAH2qOVe1McDCjDvB3YnP_RDw/viewform?usp=sf_link. Questions? Email [email protected].

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Candy gram orders accepted now through Oct. 11

Gummy bear candy grams are available to order and send to coworkers now through Oct. 11. There is no cost to send a candy gram. Cards, envelopes, and gummy bears will be sent in November to those who order. To place an order, visit: https://forms.office.com/r/U6bGKjuRby. Questions? Email Megan Chase at [email protected].

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Cardiology Grand Rounds is Oct. 11

George K. Lui, MD, Stanford Health Care/Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital and Valley Children’s Hospital, will present Lifelong Care for Adults with Congenital Heart Disease Friday, Oct. 11 from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. in 2231 Weiskotten Hall and via Webex. To join virtually, visit: https://upstate.webex.com/upstate/j.php?MTID=m29ce047bc3d09febfeaf14fb5463a747 (meeting number: 2319 990 5350 password: Cardiology1). Target audience includes research staff, residents, fellows, MDs, APPs, RNs. Participants will review the increased survival and growth of ACHD patients, have a better understand complications related to long term survival of ACHD patients, and recognize pregnancy complications in ACHD patients. CME is available for this session. For more information, email Lisa Carroll at [email protected].

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Wellness Speaks is Oct. 11

Rachel Osiecki and Elizabeth Fuertes-Binder, She Matters, will present She Matters: Put Yourself for First Breast Health and Prevention Oct. 11 at 10 a.m. via WebEx. Register here: https://upstate.webex.com/weblink/register/rac0e4424d5e1061734b4a6f64cadb949. For more information, email [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. 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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Employee/Student Health to hold flu and Covid vaccine clinics throughout October

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 24/25 Moderna Spikevax Covid vaccine will be offered. The schedule is as follows:

• 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.

Those who receive the vaccine(s) elsewhere, upload the documentation to 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 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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Well NYS Everyday for October

The Well NYS Everyday monthly challenge for October is to eat a New York state apple. The corresponding webinar, Ten Easy Apple Recipes, will be held Oct. 2 at noon. Register: https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/r84b2514e3b66f6834dfabadd5cfb1c18. 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 as they discuss habits for good sleep, a new type of Pap test and the mpox virus.

• How to get a good night’s sleep on a regular basis, and why it’s important, is discussed by Ioana Amzuta, MD, a sleep medicine specialist at Upstate.
• A self-administered Pap test offers an alternative to the traditional doctor-administered screening for cervical cancer. Rinki Agarwal, MD, medical director of the Gynecologic Oncology Program at the Upstate Cancer Center, explains how the tests will be carried out and why they were developed.
• The mpox virus, its spread and its threat – it’s been labeled a global emergency -- is discussed by Elizabeth Asiago Reddy, MD, Upstate’s chief of infectious diseases.

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].