Upstate Announcements
edcomm:web/indexUpstate Announcements is a weekly bulletin listing the events for that week at Upstate.
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The latest announcements are from June 26, 2024:
Update websites during summer months
Ensure web content is updated prior to the return of students. Consider updating resident listings, new program information, curriculum details. To make changes, fill out a ticket here: https://www.upstate.edu/campus-web-technology/.
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Vocera user list available online
A listing of current Vocera users is available here: https://www.upstate.edu/imt/intra/telecomm/services/vocera/vocera_users.php. For more information, email [email protected].
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Patient Relations and Patient Experience sale is June 26
V-neck shirts will be available for $5 and socks for $1 today, June 26 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. outside Café 750 at Upstate University Hospital. Cash and Venmo will be accepted. Proceeds benefit the department’s staff recognition fund. Questions? Email Cassandra Cleary at [email protected].
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Intersection of Food and Stress is June 26
Kelly Springer, MS, RD, CDN, will present The Intersection of Food and Stress today, June 26 from noon to 1 p.m.in 2231 Weiskotten Hall. Springer is a registered dietitian, nutrition expert, business owner, and educator. Springer’s expertise and insights on food and nutrition have received national recognition, with appearances on Good Morning America and features in publications like Forbes, Newsmax, Women’s Health, and HuffPost. The presentation is open to everyone in the Upstate community. To register, visit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/32HBWYK. CME Credit will be offered. Questions? Email Candace Yackel at [email protected].
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NYSHIP special option transfer and special enrollment periods for the Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP) due June 28
Due to recently ratified contracts between New York state and the New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association (NYSCOPBA), there will be a Productivity Enhanced Program (PEP) special enrollment period. PEP for 2024 allows eligible full- and part-time NYSCOPBA-represented employees to exchange previously accrued annual and/or personal leave in return for a credit to be applied toward the employee share of their NYSHIP premium on a biweekly basis. Affected employees will be sent an email containing more information. To elect PEP for 2024, applications must be received between May 28 and June 28.
There will be NYSHIP rate changes for these groups effective July 1. As a result, there will be a special option transfer period, when affected employees may make changes to their NYSHIP coverage. To make changes to your NYSHIP coverage, sign and submit a PS-404 Health Insurance Transaction Form to the Benefits office. Requests must be made between May 28 and June 28. Submit all questions and forms to [email protected].
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Nellie Hurley scholarship applications due June 28
Advocates for Upstate is accepting Nellie Hurley scholarship applications through June 28. Applications submitted after that date will not be accepted. To be eligible, applicants must have been employed by Upstate or active as an Upstate volunteer for a minimum of six months prior to the application deadline. Scholarships, for undergraduate studies only, in health-related fields at accredited institutions, are for fall semester 2024. To apply, visit: https://www.upstate.edu/advocates/pdf/nhappfillable2024b.pdf. Applications should be completed and returned to [email protected] or to room 311 in the Campus Activities Building by June 28. For more information on eligibility and applying, visit: https://www.upstate.edu/advocates/grants-scholarships/scholarships.php.
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Yoga for All is July 1, 10, 12, 19, 26, 31
The Yoga for All schedule is as follows:
- July 1 from 12:30 to 1 p.m. virtual offering only
- July 10 from 4:45 to 5:30 p.m. in Room 5001/5007 Nappi Wellness Institute
- July 12 from 7:45 to 8:30 a.m. in the Solarium at Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital
- July 19 from 12:30 to 1 p.m. virtual offering only
- July 26 from 8 to 8:45 a.m. in the Performance Center at Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital
- July 31 from 4:45 to 5:30 p.m. in Room 2151/2153 Nappi Wellness Institute
For more information and for the virtual link, please email [email protected]. All upcoming sessions are listed on the Upstate Wellness calendar, here: https://calendar.upstate.edu/events/category/wellness/.
Yoga for All is facilitated by Upstate clinicians trained in Trauma Adapted Yoga, a form of yoga based on trauma research, evidence-based yoga therapy and body-based methods with gentle exercises for self-management of common symptoms and reactions. No experience is necessary and all are welcome.
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Tranquility Tuesday is July 2
Tranquility Tuesday will be held July 2, and every Tuesday, from 12:30 to 12:45 p.m. on the second floor of Nappi Wellness Institute and via Zoom. Each session is a unique meditation, mindfulness, deep breathing, and relaxation practice experience. Questions? Email [email protected] or [email protected]. To join via Zoom, use Meeting ID: 407 812 4814, Password: wellness.
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Upstate blood draw stations are closed July 4
All Upstate blood draw stations will be closed July 4. This includes blood draw stations at Upstate University Hospital and Community.
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Feminine hygiene drive ends July 5
Team Upstate and the Women in Residency Life are collecting essential feminine hygiene products to distribute to local charities. Donation boxes are located throughout campus. For more information, email Danielle Lapaglia at [email protected] or Amanda Eisinger at [email protected]. For a list of collection box locations, visit https://calendar.upstate.edu/event/collection-drive/.
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NYS Deferred Compensation webinar on asset allocation is July 9
A NYS Deferred Compensation webinar on asset allocation will be held Tuesday, July 9 at noon via Microsoft Teams. Registration is not required. To join, click: Join the meeting now and use Meeting ID: 260 108 320 896 Passcode: 3hTLk5. Or dial in by phone at +1 332-249-0605 26565268# Phone conference ID: 265 652 68#
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How to Sign Up for Medicare HealthLink is July 11
A HealthLink seminar on signing up for Medicare will be held July 11 from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom and at HealthLink, 6333 Rt. 298 E. Syracuse. If you or someone you’re close to is nearing age 65, join this comprehensive information session. Learn how and when to sign up for Medicare and how to choose the right plan for you. Whether you are curious about the basics or want to better understand coverage options, this session will help you make more informed decisions.Taylor Frawley, MPH, HSM, aging services specialist, Onondaga County Department of Adults and Long Term Care Services will present. Register here: https://upstate.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJckd-uqrzMqHdW9NxQaLqOA_M7geuDqWWoL. Questions? Call Amy Allen at 315-518-9423.
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Blood drives at Upstate are July 11, 12, and 22
Blood drives will be held at Upstate July 11, 12, and 22. To make an appointment, visit: www.upstate.edu/blood. The schedule is as follows:
- July 11 from noon to 5 p.m. in the atrium of Setnor
- July 12 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Performance Center on the 11th floor of Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital
- July 22 from noon to 5 p.m. in the cafeteria at Community
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Adult Geriatric NP program applications due July 15
Upstate’s College of Nursing has reopened the Adult Geriatric Nurse Practitioner program. Applications are due July 15. For more information and application requirements, visit: https://www.upstate.edu/con/programs/masters-of-science/.
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Upstate Mammography Van event is July 19
Upstate Mammography Van will offer screening mammograms for the Upstate community Friday, July 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Upstate staff, volunteers, and family members are welcome to set up an appointment. Appointments are preferred. Call 315-464-2588 or visit https://www.upstate.edu/mobile-mammography/request-appt.php.
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Joey’s Wish second annual putt-putt weekend is Aug. 3 and 4
Joey’s Wish will hold the second annual putt-putt weekend Aug. 3 and 4 from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. at Fairmount Glen, 210 Onondaga Rd., Syracuse. Tickets are $20 and include two hours of putt-putt and a free small ice cream or slushie. The event will include raffles and a contest with two prize options at the 19th hole. All proceeds used to research and aid in an end to the addiction crisis and a portion of ticket sales stay at Upstate in the Joey’s Wish account, held at the Upstate Foundation. Purchase tickets on Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/joeys-wish-inc-2nd-annual-putt-putt-weekend-tickets-919102158297 or email Anne Morrell at [email protected].
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Save the date: Biomedical Sciences Retreat is Sept. 10
The Biomedical Sciences Retreat will be held Sept. 10. Meet new faculty, the incoming class of graduate students, and catch up on research happening at Upstate. Events will include faculty presentations, keynote seminars, and a poster session. The full schedule will be forthcoming and available here: https://www.upstate.edu/grad/about/retreat/. Questions? Email Shaunna Arnold at [email protected].
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Parent Resources from Upstate Experts meets monthly
Parent Resources from Upstate Experts, informational sessions to help support parents, is held the second Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in person and online. Sessions are open to all parents, caregivers or those interested in the topic and features a variety of experts on a range of topics relating to parenting. The schedule is available here: https://www.upstate.edu/hospital/health/healthlink/supportgroups.php
A monthly parent support group follows the session, beginning at 6:30 p.m., in-person only. Co-led by a licensed clinical social worker, the goal is to help increase knowledge of coping mechanisms, skills and strategies to support safe and healthy parents and the wellbeing of their children.
Note: This confidential support group is intended for those who have experienced nonviolent domestic abuse. This can include behaviors that frighten, intimidate, humiliate or blame someone. No children permitted. In-person only and held at HealthLink, 6333 Rt 298 E. Syracuse. Register to attend: https://upstate.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJApcOmuqzsiHdKUzERYGAtgywFNyPI0w-fh. Questions? Call Amy Allen at 315-518-9423.
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Brain stimulation study seeks concussion patients
Volunteers are sought for a research study using repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), a non-invasive brain stimulation technique, as a novel treatment for chronic headaches and other post-concussion symptoms in people with mild traumatic brain injury. rTMS will be administered at the Institute for Human Performance. Compensation will be provided. To participate or inquire for more information, email Yi-Ling Kuo, PhD, at [email protected].
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The Informed Patient podcast
The Informed Patient podcast recently featured interviews with specialists about an adverse reaction to red meat, the lung disease silicosis, and five decades of dealing with infectious diseases.
- An allergy to red meat that is triggered by a tick bite is described by Jamie Romeiser, PhD, a public health researcher who has had the illness, known as alpha-gal syndrome.
- Workers creating artificial stone countertops are at risk for the lung disease silicosis, as are coal miners, sandblasters and other workers, explain pathologist Jerry Abraham, MD, and industrial hygienist Judith Crawford, PhD, who have researched the disease.
- A look back at a 50-year career treating and studying infectious diseases—from smallpox to AIDS and COVID-19—is the topic of Donald Blair, MD, who also reflects on how his specialty has changed over that time.
The Informed Patient podcast and HealthLink on Air radio show are produced by Upstate Marketing and University Communications. The Informed Patient interviews are available through various podcast platforms, including YouTube. HealthLink on Air is broadcast on WRVO Public Media at 6 a.m. Sundays. Audio and transcripts of the podcasts and the radio shows are also available at upstate.edu/informed.
To suggest an Upstate expert or topic for a possible podcast, email Amber Smith at [email protected].