Upstate Announcements for February 14, 2024

Student loan counseling sessions are March 5 and 6

Student loan counseling sessions will be held March 5 from noon to 8 p.m. and March 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in 8405B Upstate University Hospital.

The sessions are free and open to all state employees.

To make an appointment, email [email protected] or call 518-785-1900 (ext. 387).

塞申斯将为联邦学生贷款提供帮助，并提供减少付款或寻求某些债务减免的选择.

预约可以在其他日期进行，但应在4月30日联邦学生贷款截止日期之前进行预约. For more on this deadline, visit: http://pefmbp.com/financial-legal-services/student-loan-counseling/.

To ensure a successful counseling session, visit www.studentaid.gov in advance to review options. Before the session, gather the following information:

What type of loans do you have, Federal Family Education loans (abbreviated FFELP), or Direct loans, issued through the William Ford Direct loan program?
What repayment plan are you paying through? (An income-based plan? The 30-year Standard Plan, etc.)
Have you used much forbearance or deferment time?

For those with no student loans, Cambridge Credit Counseling also offers credit counseling and debt management services. For more, visit: http://pefmbp.com/financial-legal-services/debt-counseling/.

The March 5 and 6 sessions are sponsored by Upstate, PEF, PEF Membership Benefits, and Cambridge Credit Counseling. Participants do not need to be represented by PEF to take advantage of this free offer.

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Nominations sought for the 2024 President's Employee Recognition Awards

President's Employee Recognition Award nominations are sought through April 1. Information and nomination form available here: 3lme.51q2.com/pera. Questions? Email Megan Chase at [email protected].

The six award categories are:

Outstanding Contribution of the Year
Community Service of the Year
Team of the Year
Leader of the Year
Employee of the Year
Provider of the Year

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Global Health seeks volunteers for influenza research

上州全球健康中心寻找年龄在18至64岁的健康志愿者进行呼吸道病毒研究. 北州团队正在与美国国立卫生研究院合作开发更好的流感疫苗. Participants will be compensated for their time. For more information, email [email protected] or call 315-464-9869.

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Flex Spending Account deadline reminder

Those enrolled in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA-Health and Dependent Care) in 2023, have until March 31, 2024 to submit any expenses incurred in 2023 for reimbursement: http://goer.ny.gov/program-information.

参与者将能够使用2023年医疗保健支出账户中最多610美元的剩余资金，用于2024日历年期间发生的符合条件的费用, as long as the account has been open as of Dec. 31, 2023.

In addition, 参与者现在可以使用2023年受抚养人护理优势账户中的剩余余额，用于1月至6月期间的合格费用. 1 to March 15, 2024. Claims must be submitted by the March 31 deadline.

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REDCap training webinars open for registration

Research Technology Core将于每月第二个星期二中午至下午1点举行REDCap培训网络研讨会.m. Sessions will alternate between basic and intermediate, beginning with the March 12 Orientation and Basic Surveys and April 9 Advanced Survey Settings and Repeating/Multiple surveys. For a list of all sessions and registration links, visit: http://3lme.51q2.com/imt/departments/research-core/redcap.php. Questions? Email Wendi Ackerman at [email protected].

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Enhance students' professional development with global learning experiences

老师:你想提高学生的全球和文化能力和就业能力吗? Learn from international colleagues and their students? If so, consider adding Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) to your courses. For more, visit: http://sunyolis.libguides.com/sunycoil/. No prior experience necessary. For additional information, email Seth Perry at [email protected].

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Nursing News email listserv is open to subscribers

All Upstate nurses are welcome to sign up for Nursing News, 一个电子邮件列表，每月发送两封电子邮件，让护理人员及时了解Upstate的所有护理相关信息. 护理新闻设置在每个月的第一个和第三个星期五，并根据需要分享额外的新闻. To subscribe, visit: http://lists.51q2.com/mailman/listinfo/nursingnews. Questions? Email Morgan Gaffney at [email protected].

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Stop the Bleed training is available for all staff

Uncontrolled bleeding is the number one cause of preventable death in trauma. Learn to ‘Stop the Bleed’ with direct pressure, wound-packing, and tourniquets. 步骤2:报名参加“止血技能”课程(15分钟). Questions? Email [email protected].

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T-shirt sale to benefit Joey’s Wish is Feb. 15

A T-shirt sale to benefit Joey’s Wish will be held Feb. 15 from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the second-floor lobby outside Café 750 at Upstate University Hospital. For more information, email [email protected].

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Bioethics and Humanities Journal Club is Feb. 15

The Bioethics and Humanities Journal Club will meet Feb. 15 at noon via Zoom. To register, visit: http://upstate.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcqcemgqTkoHNX6GEZAg7eQEnAE9vG_WijT. Questions? Email Kathleen Szczech at [email protected].

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Deadline to purchase tickets for the Black History Month Gala is Feb. 16

北州学生全国医学协会与多元化办公室合作, Equity, and Inclusion will host the annual Black History Month Gala Feb. 24 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Semi-formal attire is requested. Student admission is $40 and general admission is $75. Proceeds will fund student scholarships. The deadline to purchase tickets or a table is Feb. 16 via email at [email protected].

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Transplant Center ribbon cutting is Feb. 16

Upstate Transplant Center will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday, Feb. 16 at 12:30 p.m. 在哈里森中心(哈里森街550号)的推荐最近最火的赌博软件专业服务中心庆祝搬迁到推荐最近最火的赌博软件专业服务中心. Tour and refreshments to follow. Questions? Email Linda Curry at [email protected].

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Yoga for All is Feb. 16, 23, and March 1

Yoga for All is facilitated by Upstate clinicians trained in Trauma Adapted Yoga, a form of yoga based on trauma research, 循证瑜伽疗法和身体为基础的方法与温和的练习自我管理常见的症状和反应. No experience is necessary and all are welcome. Questions? Email [email protected]. The schedule is as follows:

Feb. 16 from 7:45 to 8:30 a.m. in the Performance Center at Upstate Golisano
Feb. 23 from 12:40 to 1 p.m. in 8405A Upstate University Hospital
March 1 from 7:30 to 8:00 a.m. in the Performance Center at Upstate Golisano
March 1 from 8:15 to 9 a.m. at Community (exact location forthcoming)

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Pet A Pooch supervisors sought for Feb. 20, 28, 29 and March 19

2月份，在北州的校园里，需要宠物狗监督员来护送宠物和它们的主人. For more information and to sign up, email Deb Emerson at [email protected]. The schedule is as follows:

Feb. 20 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Upstate University Hospital
Feb. 28 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Upstate University Hospital
Feb. 29 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Upstate University Hospital or ambulatory building
March 19 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Upstate University Hospital

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Volunteers sought for breakfast service at the Samaritan Center Feb. 21

Join members of Upstate Emerging Leaders United Wednesday, Feb. 21 from 6:15 to 9 a.m. at the Samaritan Center, 215 N. State St., as the group helps with breakfast service. The Samaritan Center mission is No One Goes Hungry. To participate, or for more information, email [email protected] or Scott Neal [email protected].

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Employee Assistance Program to host Hug Your Mug event is Feb. 22

Upstate’s Employee Assistance Program will host Hug Your Mug events Thursday, Feb. 8 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at IHP and Thursday, Feb. 22 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Nappi. Free hot cocoa will be served and EAP committee members will be on site. Questions? Email Deb Emerson at [email protected].

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Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion offers Black History Month events Feb. 22 and 27

The Upstate Office of Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will offer a series of events in celebration of Black History Month.

A session on Structural Racism and Health is planned for 1 to 2 p.m., Feb. 22 in 2331 Weiskotten Hall, featuring Brittany Taylor, community impact director of the American Heart Association.
Recruitment and Retention of Diverse Personnel panel presentation from 10:30 a.m. to noon, Feb. 27 in 4414 Academic Building. Featured panelists are Davie Bey, managing principal at DKON Consulting; Jamie Lyn Perry, assistant professor of management at Syracuse University and Gwen Webber McLeod, president of Gwen Inc.

Also on tap for Black History Month is the Black History Month Gala Feb. 24 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Crowne Plaza, 701 E. Genesee St., Syracuse.

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Upstate Golisano fundraiser is Feb. 24

Drag Me to the Masquerade, a community fundraiser for Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital, will be held Saturday, Feb. 24 from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Springside Inn, Auburn. Tickets are $85 and include dinner, show, and a masquerade mask. For more information about tickets, email Danielle Bright at [email protected].

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Blood drive is Feb. 28

An on-campus blood drive will be held Wednesday, Feb. 28 from noon to 5 p.m. in the atrium of Setnor. To schedule an appointment, visit: 3lme.51q2.com/blood.

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Voya to host financial wellness workshop Feb. 28 and March 1

Voya will host a financial wellness workshop Feb. 28 at noon in 9295 Weiskotten Hall and March 1 at noon in Classroom A/B at Community. The principles of financial wellness, goal setting, protection, spending and saving, maximizing employer benefits, and retirement planning will be discussed. A snack and drink will be provided. To register, visit: http://boblaferriere.timetap.com/#/ and choose the preferred location.

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HealthLink seminar on genetic testing and prostate cancer is Feb. 29

A HealthLink seminar on genetic testing and prostate cancer will be held Feb. 29 at 5 p.m. via WebEx. In partnership with the Upstate Men to Men Prostate Cancer support group, Dr. Gloria Morris will discuss who should consider being tested, what is involved, what a genetic counselor does and how they can help you or loved ones. 她还将讨论基因检测如何能够更早地识别出有患前列腺癌风险的男性，并为一些男性提供更有针对性的护理选择. To register, visit: http://upstate.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIrcumorjMjHdd9iJgo_py_H57-OHGbsAMU

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Well NYS Everyday February challenge is to connect and socializing

Well New York State Everyday is a wellness initiative dedicated to educating, engaging, 并赋予纽约州雇员选择健康食品的权利

be physically active. The Well New York State Everyday theme for February is to connect and socialize. For more information on this initiative, please visit: http://oer.ny.gov/wellnys-everyday. If you missed the webinar, a recording can be found here: http://oer.ny.gov/wellnys-everyday-webinars. For more information, email Christine Podolak at [email protected].

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Advocates to accept applications for grant funding in February

The Advocates for Upstate will accept applications for grant funding Feb. 1 to 29. Upstate所有校区的所有系和项目都有资格申请6月1日之间使用的资金, 2024 and May 31, 2025. Advocates for Upstate’s mission is to improve patient care and satisfaction, support medical education and enhance community health. 可以通过部门预算资助的项目或服务不符合倡导者赠款资金的资格. Detailed overview and guidelines along with application forms are available on Advocates for Upstate’s website. For more information, contact Jonathan Adler at [email protected] or 315-464-5610.

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Women in Medicine Symposium is March 1

The Women in Medicine Symposium will be held Friday, March 1 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in 4414 Academic Building. The keynote address will be delivered by Upstate’s Chief Medical Officer Amy Tucker, MD. A panel discussion moderated by Yolanda King will include: Drs. Cynthia Taub, Keshia Suhail, Ruth Weinstock, Elizabeth Asiago-Reddy, Tanya Paul, Dana Savici; and Tara Mathews. The event will offer breakout sessions, mentorship sessions, and networking. Participants will learn skills in leadership development, negotiation, navigating difficult situations, finding balance with personal and professional life, and ways to accelerate career development. R.S.V.P. by Feb. 23 at: http://womeninmedicine.rsvpify.com. The event is presented by Upstate’s Department of Medicine and the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging.

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Joey’s Wish Bowl-A-Thon is March 2

The second annual Bowl-A-Thon to support Joey’s Wish will be held March 2 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Flamingo Bowl, 7239 Route 57, Liverpool. Tickets are $20 each and include two hours of bowling, shoe rental, pizza, and soda. Joey’s Wish raises funds to support research that aids in ending the addiction crisis. To register, email Ann Morrell at [email protected].

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AOA visiting professor presentation is March 5

Lily Peng, MD, PhD, deputy director, NEJM AI, 将于3月5日中午至下午1点发表《推荐最近最火的赌博软件》.m. in 2231 Weiskotten Hall. The Upstate community is welcome to attend. 这次活动是由国家医学荣誉协会Alpha Omega Alpha上州分会赞助的. For more information, email Patty Gooden at [email protected].

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Beyond the Doctorate Research Day is March 6

超越博士研究日将于3月6日星期三在4414学术大楼举行. The College of Graduate Studies, Postdoctoral Affairs, 和研究生医学教育邀请上州社区来庆祝上州博士后的研究成就, residents, and fellows. Questions? Email Shaunna Arnold at [email protected].

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Estate planning lunch and learn is March 8

The Upstate Foundation will host a lunch and learn on estate planning Friday, March 8 from noon to 12:30 p.m. in C1076 at Upstate Cancer Center. All are welcome to bring a lunch to the event. The session will also be available via Zoom. Carolyn Hendrickson from the Upstate Foundation and Jennifer Alfieri, Esq., from Tompkins Trust Co., will discuss vital estate planning documents, how to ensure families are protected, and how to direct assets. To register, visit: http://fundraise.givesmart.com/f/4kzk/n?vid=13v5zp. Virtual participants will be sent the Zoom link once registered. For more information, contact Carolyn Hendrickson at [email protected].

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Try curling at Upstate charity event March 9

一个为期一天的冰壶活动，有利于上州的乔斯林糖尿病中心将举行3月9日在尤蒂卡冰壶俱乐部在怀特斯博罗. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. and the event runs until 3 p.m. Cost is $65 and includes all equipment, instruction, and the donation. 这项赛事是为那些从未玩过冰壶的人准备的，他们想尝试一下奥运会的冰壶运动. Teams of four are welcome. Upstate family and friends are welcome to join. For more information and to sign up, email Doug Rosenthal at [email protected].

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Emergency Medicine Grand Rounds is March 13

William Meurer, MD, University of Michigan, will present What’s Cooler than Being Cool? The ICECAP Trial in 2024 Wednesday, March 13 from 1 to 2 p.m. at EMSTAT, 550 E. Genesee St. The event will also be available via Zoom. Meurer是心脏骤停患者冷却时间对疗效影响(ICECAP)试验的主要研究者. Upstate is a participant in this SIREN multi-center, NIH-funded study. The Upstate community is welcome. To join via Zoom: http://upstate.zoom.us/j/93163933149?pwd=ZFhIMmJIZE56LzlRQWNvdzBTRUFwZz09. Questions? Call Lauren Pacelli at 315-464-6201.

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Submissions for 37^th annual Dearing Writing Awards competition due March 18

Submissions are sought for the 37^th annual Dearing Writing Awards competition, open to all Upstate students, residents, staff, and faculty. Submissions of fiction, memoir, poetry are welcome by March 18. To submit and for full details, visit: http://3lme.51q2.com/bioethics/writing-awards/dearinghome.php. For more information, email Kathleen Szczech at [email protected].

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Library access is through the Sim Center basement until March 22

Library entryway construction is underway until March 22. All access to the Library is through the basement entrance of the Simulation Center. Signs are posted. Check the library website for updates. Questions? Email Michelle Bowers at [email protected].

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Team Upstate seeks St. Baldrick's participants for March 24

Team Upstate seeks participants to help raise money for the St. Baldrick's Foundation, which directly funds pediatric oncology research. The St. 巴尔德里克日活动将于3月24日在北锡拉丘兹汤普森路7384号纺车举行. The Upstate community, family and friends are all welcome to join Team Upstate, fundraise, and volunteer to have your head shaved. Participants who sign up prior to March 5 will receive a Team Upstate shirt. Instructions on where to meet will be emailed to registered participants a week prior. For more information, email Abigail Venskus at [email protected]. To join the team or donate visit: http://www.stbaldricks.org/teams/TeamUpstate.

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March is Social Work Month

March is National Social Work Month. 社会工作专业是推荐最近最火的赌博软件社区的一个重要组成部分，支持患者在整个医疗保健连续体的不同心理社会需求. Social work is one of the fastest growing professions in the United States. Upstate employs over 75 licensed mastered social workers at Upstate University Hospital, Upstate Community Campus, Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital and multiple ambulatory and specialty clinics. The 2024 National Social Work Month theme is Empowering Social Workers: Inspiring action, leading change. Social workers are uniquely qualified to help individuals, families, communities, and even the larger society, 包括倡导何时必须改变法规和法律，以帮助需要帮助的人. Social Workers enter the profession because they truly want to help others. 在三月感谢一位上州的社会工作者，以此来庆祝社会工作这个职业.

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Submit photos for Hospital Week

In preparation for Upstate’s National Hospital Week celebration May 13 to 17, individual photos are sought for the online gallery and printed materials. Selfies are acceptable and show your Upstate pride. Email photo to [email protected] by March 8^.For more information visit 3lme.51q2.com/hospitalweek.

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Upstate Frame of Mind focuses on the game Dungeons and Dragons

Robin Dean, PsyD, MSEd, a licensed psychologist in Upstate’s Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Clinic, and Vince Wong, MD, a second-year child and adolescent psychiatry fellow, 将在播客Upstate Frame of Mind的第五集讨论龙与地下城，以及游戏角色扮演如何为团体治疗提供有效的潜在工具. To listen to the episode, visit: http://open.spotify.com/episode/4j5VCQ9edtDyLP9urNzuep?si=qJcMMI_GSv6ALb92ZdUXbw. Consider liking and subscribing, as it helps others find the podcast. Questions? Email Faiz Kidwai at [email protected].

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The Informed Patient podcast this week: Cold/flu/covid, cochlear implants versus hearing aids, pediatric living kidney donations/transplants

The Informed Patient 播客最近对这些专家进行了采访，内容是关于一种致残肌肉疾病的筛查, 修复先天缺陷，确保处方药被送到病人手中并被病人服用.

“知情患者”播客和“空中健康链接”广播节目由上州营销和大学传播公司制作. 《推荐最近最火的赌博软件》访谈可通过各种播客平台获得，包括 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 51q2.com/informed.

To suggest an Upstate expert or topic for a possible podcast, email Amber Smith at [email protected].