News Archives of September 2010

Work on the Central New York Biotechnology Research Center, halted since July because of a delay in state funding, will restart early next year.

State releases $4.2 million to restart construction on SUNY ESF and Upstate Medical’s research center on the former Kennedy Square site.

Participants in Pat’s Pavement Pounder gather at Fayetteville-Manlius (FM) High School to support the annual event that raises money for Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital’s Center for Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders and the Patrick Cole Courage Scholarship. Since 2000, the event has raised more than $100,000. The event is presented in memory of Patrick Cole, [...]

Two pediatric surgeons with specialization in numerous areas, including oncology, neonatal, trauma and intestinal disorders have joined Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital.

Pediatric admissions at Upstate rose 39 percent in the first year of operation of the Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital. In addition, the children’s hospital has helped recruitment efforts, attracting numerous pediatric specialists to Syracuse, including two pediatric surgeons who joined the hospital this month.

A special cookie commemorates the first birthday of the Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital. A celebration was held at the hospital today. Since the children's hospital opened Sept. 23, 2009, pediatric admissions have soared 39 percent with patients being cared for from 42 counties. Officials say the opening of the hospital has helped recruit numerous pediatric specialists, including pediatric surgeons and immonologists.

Daphne the Therapy Dog was the center of attention at first birthday bash for Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital. Patients their families and hospital staff sang Happy Birthday, received presents courtesy of Kohl's, participating in a visit with the a traveling zoo.

An exhibition of watercolors by Lucie Wellner is featured in the 12th floor gallery of the Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital. Wellner, a resident of Central New York, designed dinnerware before turning to painting. Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital will celebrate its first anniversary this month.

Jonathan Moreno, Ph.D., who served as the director of bioethics review on the transition team for President Barack Obama, will present a free public lecture,“The History of Ethics of Intelligence Community Behavioral Research” Thursday, Sept. 30 on the Upstate Medical University campus.

Study by Upstate Medical University researchers finds higher levels of vitamin D levels in women are associated with pelvic floor disorders, including urinary incontinence.