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July 2002 News Archive

Monday, July 29, 2002

University Hospital recognizes volunteers for service

University Hospital volunteers have contributed more than 40,000 hours of service throughout the hospital this past year. To recognize their efforts, the hospital's Volunteer Services Department recently presented volunteers with hour pins for contributions... read more

Wednesday, July 24, 2002

Barbara Humphrey named executive director of UNYCoR

Barbara Humphrey, research coordinator for the Research Development Office at SUNY Upstate Medical University, has been named executive director of UNYCoR (Upstate New York Coalition for Biomedical Research). UNYCoR, a partnership of upstate New York... read more

Friday, July 19, 2002

University Hospital's Joint Commission score raised to 94

The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Organizations (JCAHO) has raised University Hospital's accreditation score to 94 as a result of its demonstrated compliance with JCAHO's national recognized health care standards. Earlier this year, University... read more

Wednesday, July 3, 2002

Doctor urges extreme caution around fireworks

Emergency room physicians at University Hospital are urging July 4 revelers to stay away from illegal fireworks and save themselves a visit to the emergency room. "Even though it is illegal to possess fireworks here in New York, we find it necessary... read more

Wednesday, July 3, 2002

University Hospital Celebrates National Child Life Week July 8 to 12

University Hospital's pediatric floors will be the site of a weeklong celebration beginning July 8 to commemorate National Child Life Week. The special week highlights the work of child life specialists, a group of professionals who devote their days... read more

Wednesday, July 3, 2002

SUNY Upstate names writing competition winners

Anna Olson, a fourth-year medical student at SUNY Upstate Medical University, and Barbara Silverstone, associate director of the genetics program at SUNY Upstate, have received the highest honors in the 2002 Bruce Dearing Writing Awards competition, which... read more


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