News Archives of 2012
Upstate celebrates Great American Smoke Out Nov. 15
November 13, 2012
Upstate employee survey shows employee smoking has dropped 7 percent since 2002. Cold turkey sandwiches are on the menu for employees who quit smoking for the Great American Smoke Out.
Upstate's Margaret L. Williams Developmental Evaluation Center celebrates 30 years
November 13, 2012
Puppeteers from the Open Hand Theater perform during the 30th anniversary celebration of the Upstate Medical University's Margaret L. Williams Developmental Evaluation Center Nov. 3. The center has provided diagnosis and treatment for autism and other disorders since 1972.
Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital hosts Halloween parade for patients and their families
November 2, 2012
Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital's Child Life Program hosted a Halloween parade for patients and their families. The event is an annual tradition at the children's hospital. Staff volunteer their time and goodies to help create a sense of routine and normalcy for patients who unable to trick-or-treat outside of the hospital. Nurses like Jenelle Vargulick, 11G, escort patients through a maze of treat stops in the children's hospital "neighborhood" created by our own child life specialists. It's a certain bright spot for patients like Shyea, pictured above. To see the album, visit https://www.facebook.com/UpstateGCH.
Margaret L. Williams Center celebrates two milestones with family-friendly event
November 1, 2012
Experts gather to speak on breakthroughs in lung cancer treatments, screenings Nov. 3
October 30, 2012
Free lung cancer conference will highlight new treatments for lung cancer as well as Upstate's new lung cancer screening program that detects lung cancer in early stages.
Upstate honored for work-life balance practices for academic physicians
October 26, 2012
Upstate earns national recognition for its trackless promotion system for medical faculty who excel in patient care, service, research or education.
Dr. Deshaies speaks to YNN about the rise of strokes in young patients
October 24, 2012
Upstate University Hospital neurosurgeon Eric Deshaies speaks to YNN's Sarah Blazonis about the increase in stroke for people between 15 and 34 years old. A national study found that the rate of stroke in individuals younger that 55 has increased to nearly 20 percent in 2005. Deshaies says healthy eating habits and exercises can lower one's stroke risk. Check out the report at: http://goo.gl/oTSGw
Upstate celebrates nursing excellence
October 24, 2012
Sixty-two nurses are honored for a range of accomplishments, from patient care initiatives to community outreach, during Upstate's annual Nursing Excellence Celebration.
Upstate has largest class in its pharmacy residency program
October 22, 2012
During National Hospital and Health System Pharmacy Week, Upstate's residency program finds itself supporting students from 10 national pharmacy schools, including SUNY schools in Albany and Buffalo.
Upstate physicians encourage screenings during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 19, 2012
In addition to screenings, physicians suggest women learn more about lifestyles choices that can decrease breast cancer risk, such as making healthy eating choices and proper exercise.