News Archive for 2016
Transplant ladies meet for first time
May 12, 2016
Jody Adams, RN, right, a nurse at Upstate's Community Campus, donated her kidney to Victoria Fitzpatrick, after reading about Fitzpatrick's need for a new kidney from a Facebook post, which showed Fitzpatrick and her infant son. Adams and Fitzpatrick met for the first time May 12, minutes before sharing their compelling story with the local...
Upstate awarded nearly $200K for Zika virus research
May 12, 2016
NSF funding will support research into a variety of issues, such as what other mosquitoes might transmit the Zika virus
More than 200 expected for Upstate's EMS Teaching Day May 16
May 11, 2016
A presentation on the top five poisonings for kids and demonstrations of life-saving techniques for on-scene medical care will highlight event.
Ingredient in anti-diarrhea medication used to self-treat opioid addiction with dangerous results, Upstate Poison Center study shows
May 7, 2016
Monthlong campaign aimed at raising stroke awareness
May 7, 2016
Sen. Schumer urges more funding for Zika virus research
May 7, 2016
U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer speaks at Upstate Medical University urging passage of $1.9 billion in emergency funding so medical centers like Upstate can begin or continue research on the Zika virus. Upstate is already doing significant research on a several mosquito-borne illnesses. Among the Upstate faculty participating in the May 4 press conference are, from...
Upstate celebrates National Nurses and National Hospital weeks
May 7, 2016
National Hospital and Nurses Week features recognition activities, presentations
Upstate supports the Ecuador earthquake relief effort
May 7, 2016
Upstate research team in earthquake-ravaged country helps raise funds for medical supplies, assists with medical relief effort
Upstate creates program to address global health issues in pregnant women and young children
April 28, 2016
The Global Maternal Child and Pediatric Health Program combines research, clinical trials, education, training in Syracuse and abroad.
Fulbright Scholarship sends Upstate professor to France for cancer research
April 26, 2016
Professor William Kerr will further his cancer research at the Center for Immunology in Marseilles.