INJURY PREVENTION OUTREACH: Syracuse Corporation Counsel Susan Katzoff, left, presents a proclamation from the City of Syracuse declaring Nov. 18 as Upstate Goes Green for Injury Prevention Day. Joining Katzoff at the presentation are, from left, Anthony Scalise, BSN, RN, trauma injury prevention; Elizabeth Sapio Safe Kids Upstate New York coordinator; and Roseanna Guzman-Curtis, MD, MPH, Upstate medical director of the Upstate Trauma Center. As part of its outreach activities, Several buildings in the Syracuse area were illuminated in green to mark Injury Prevention Day, including JMA…

ALL AGLOW: Wednesday’s brilliant sunset provides a colorful backdrop to the busy Upstate Cancer Center.

A BLACKWELL FIRST: New signage outside of Weiskotten Hall celebrates Upstate Medical University’s title as the first coed medical school in the nation. This January will be the 175th anniversary of Elizabeth Blackwell earning her medical degree. Blackwell graduated from Geneva College of Medicine, which today is Upstate Medical University.

FACE OFF: Joe Batista, RN, an adult hematology oncology nurse with the Upstate Cancer Center, is at center ice for the ceremonial puck drop for the Syracuse Crunch “Shine a Light” on lung cancer night Nov. 4 at Upstate Medical University Arena. Batista was aided on the puck drop by his 2 year-old son, Anthony.

GOOD SAMARITANS: Upstate Emerging Leaders United members took part in serving breakfast at Syracuse’s Samaritan Center during a recent outreach event. Serving up the hot breakfasts are, from left, Renae Rokicki, Matthew Capogreco, Scott Neal, Bill Tan, Elizabeth Drescher and Bobbie Jo Massena. The Samaritan Center provides hot meals daily to anyone who is hungry.

TRICK-O-TREAT: Minions, princesses, and wizards made their way around Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital collecting treats from costumed Upstate employees, who filled more than 60 treat stops for the annual Halloween Day parade. For patients unable to participate, medical students donned masks and gathered the goodies on their behalf.

GOING TO THE GALA: Prime Time Horns, in all their different washes of denim, will be the featured band for the 2023 Gala Nov. 17 at the Oncenter, hosted by the Upstate Foundation. Gala proceeds will benefit the Campaign for Child and Adolescent Mental Health. What wash will you wear? For more information including reservations and sponsorship opportunities, or attire ideas visit upstatefoundation.org/Gala.