News Archives of 2006
New director to lead SUNY Upstate Forensic Psychiatry; seeks community connections
December 20, 2006
James Knoll, M.D., wants SUNY Upstate program to aid community by addressing issues of safety and community threat.
SUNY Upstate Poison Center experts warn of hazards in homes decorated for the holidays.
December 13, 2006
Mistletoe, holly, snow sprays and some vintage Christmas decorations make the list of Yuletide hazards.
ADHD, scoliosis clinical trials under way
December 11, 2006
Effective treatments for ADHD and brain link to scoliosis are being studied by SUNY Upstate researchers.
Major increase in heart disease expected in next decade if rate of obesity not curbed
December 8, 2006
As the population becomes less active and more obese, doctors see a rise in this constellation of risk factors for cardiovascular disease, report says.
University Hospital earns commendation for cancer care; scores highest in key areas
December 4, 2006
University is the only hospital in Syracuse with a cancer program accredited by the American College of Surgeons.
Top names in ADHD gather in Syracuse
December 4, 2006
Some of the nation's leading experts on ADHD will answer questions from the public at Dec. 11 conference to celebrate 20 years of ADHD treatment at SUNY Upstate Medical University.
SUNY Upstate makes $5 million investment in new faculty
November 27, 2006
University creates dozens of new faculty positions to strengthen its academic mission, increase enrollment and enhance the area's research prowess.
Radiothon raises more than $60,000 for pediatric care
November 21, 2006
University Hospital's second floor lobby was transformed into a radio station for this pediatric fundraiser.
Health careers open house Dec. 2
November 21, 2006
Open house, especially suited for high school and college students and parents, will profile jobs in healthcare, from cardiovascular perfusion to radiation therapy.