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NOT SO SPOOKY: Dozens of patients and their families took part in the Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital’s annual Halloween Parade. More than 100 Upstate employees lined the children’s hospital hallways to hand out treats to patients. Later in the day, Star Wars characters delivered goodies to patients who were unable to participate in the parade.
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BALANCE SCREENING: Physical and occupational therapists, and physical therapist assistants from Upstate's PM&R Rehab Therapy department hosted its semi-annual community balance screening event Oct. 16 at its Regional Rehabilitation Center Clay. Fifty participants were screened using a variety of tests, learned how they performed compared to standards for adults, and received recommendations for optimal aging.
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COLORS OF UPSTATE GALA: Prime Time Horns is back this year for the 2024 Upstate Gala on Friday, Nov. 22 at the Oncenter, hosted by the Upstate Foundation. This year’s Gala will be a “colorful” one. That is, it will be a party casual attire evening with a theme based on the colors of Upstate Medical University. What color(s) will you choose to wear: navy, sky blue, teal, lime green or purple? The 2024 Upstate Gala will benefit Department of Emergency Medicine. For more information including tickets, sponsor opportunities, or attire ideas visit www.upstatefoundation.org/Gala.
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AUTUMNAL BEAUTY: Weiskotten Hall's ivy-covered walls and courtyard show off their fall colors.
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MAKING STRIDES: Team Upstate turned out in force at the Making Strides walk against breast cancer presented this year by the Upstate Cancer Center.
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MENTAL HEALTH EXPANSION: Upstate will open a new Biobehavioral Health Unit to care for children with mental health needs and developmental disabilities Oct. 18. The unit is New York state’s first and only such program for children with mental health needs and developmental disabilities and one of only a handful in the nation.