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May 2004 News Archive

Thursday, May 20, 2004

University Hospital is first in region to use da Vinci surgical system

A computer enhanced surgical system that integrates the best features of minimally invasive and traditional surgery is now operating at University Hospital. The acquisition of the da Vinci Surgical System makes University Hospital the only hospital... read more

Wednesday, May 19, 2004

SUNY Upstate SEFA/Community Giving campaign honored by governor

SUNY Upstate Medical University’s annual Community Giving Campaign—known as the State Employees Federated Appeal (SEFA)—was recognized for its outstanding success by New York Gov. George Pataki. SUNY Upstate is the only two time Governor’s Award recipient... read more

Tuesday, May 18, 2004

Upstate Child Care Center receives national accreditation

Upstate Child Care Center of SUNY Upstate Medical University has received accreditation from The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). The accreditation runs through October 2008. The center underwent a rigorous process... read more

Tuesday, May 11, 2004

University Hospital nurse elected president of state trauma society

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Maryann Fields, trauma nurse coordinator for University Hospital, has been elected president of the New York Division of the American Trauma Society (ATS). ATS members are supporters and often members of a trauma team who are committed... read more

Monday, May 10, 2004

University Hospital ranks as one of best in state for children's heart surgery

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Out of 16 hospitals in New York that perform pediatric heart surgery, University Hospital has the second lowest patient mortality rate, according to a state Health Department report. University Hospital’s risk adjusted mortality rate... read more

Friday, May 7, 2004

Two SUNY Upstate students honored by SUNY Chancellor

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — SUNY Upstate Medical University students Mary Trusilo of Manlius and Clement Yan of Syracuse have been honored for academic excellence by SUNY Chancellor Robert King. Trusilo and Yan are among 245 students across the State University... read more

Monday, May 3, 2004

Motorcycle ride and concert to benefit the Children's Hospital

An annual motorcyle ride around Oneida Lake and a rock concert featuring local bands are two upcoming events planned to benefit the Central New York Children’s Hospital at University Hospital. Both events are open to the public. The 10th Annual Miracle... read more

Monday, May 3, 2004

SUNY Upstate clinical trial studies irritable bowel treatments

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — SUNY Upstate Medical University is one of 200 sites nationwide participating in a study whose findings may result in effective relief for women who suffer from diarrhea predominant irritable bowel syndrome (d-IBS). The study is sponsored... read more

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