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An update on the proposed statebudget, and its impact on SUNY UpstateMedical University, is one of the topics tobe discussed in an weeklong series ofOpen Forums. SUNY Upstate is facingbudget challenges in the upcoming fiscalyear due to a combination of factors,including the state budget.

SUNY Upstate Medical UniversityPresident David R. Smith, MD, will hostthe forums set for March 31 throughApril 4. The forums are open to allemployees and will address the

anticipated budget issues; campus plansfor addressing the situation; and currentadvocacy efforts. Questions and answerswill follow.

The forums are scheduled: March 31,at 3:30 p.m. in the Widewaterscommunity room; April 1, at 3 p.m., in6500 University Hospital; April 2, at 2p.m. in 2231 Weiskotten and 6 p.m., in6500 University Hospital; April 3, at 6a.m. in 6500 University Hospital; andApril 4, at 8 a.m. in the Widewaterscommunity room.

Open Forums to be held March 31 to April 4

SUNY Upstate Medical Univer-sity is expected to hold a topping offceremony the week of March 31 tocommemorate the placement of oneof the final beams in the verticalexpansion/Golisano Children’s Hos-pital project.

“It’s a great milestone for us—and for the community,” said DavidR. Smith, MD, president of SUNYUpstate Medical University. “And itprovides the perfect opportunity tothank all of this project’s supporters,especially the nurses and patientswho have gone the extra mile to putup with some of the inconveniencesnecessary for this complex projectto move forward.”

The topping off ceremony is atradition at major construction sites.

The final beam is usually deco-rated with a tree, and an Americanflag, and in this case, a SUNY

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The entrance to the Golisano Children’s Hospital is under construction as work continues on theVertical Expansion. A topping off ceremony to celebrate the placement of the final beam is expectedto be held the week of March 31.

Ceremony to commemorate placement of final beams in Vertical Expansion

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The Center for Spiritual Care will holdthe following worship services during HolyWeek in University Hospital’s InterfaithChapel: March 19, noon (The Lord’ssupper and foot-washing service), 4p.m. (Mass); March 21, noon (GoodFriday Ecumenical Service)—this day isalso Purim in the Jewish tradition.Rabbi Beigel will visit patient floors;March 22, 4 p.m. (Mass); EasterSunday March 23, 10:30 a.m.(Ecumenical Christian worship), noon(Mass).

University Hospital celebrates March asNational Child Life Month, honoring the workof the hospital’s eight-member team ofcertified child life specialists. Pediatricpatients, their families and the staff fromthe Pediatrics Department can add to thefestivities by wearing Hawaiian-themedclothes March 26 (Aloha Day). Other

events in the hospital for pediatricpatients include “Making Music WithMusic Therapist Miranda” (week ofMarch 17); a performance by TheZuchinni Brothers March 19, at 10:30a.m. in Cafe 750; and “Zoo To You”March 27, at 1 p.m. in the 4C conferenceroom. A “Lunch and Learn” program,titled “Treatments and Procedures:Supporting Patients and Families,” willbe held March 20, from noon to 1 p.m.in 1403 University Hospital. A staffeducation program for pediatric internsand residents, titled “Alleviating Painand Anxiety in the Pediatric EmergencyDepartment,” will be held March 27, at8 a.m. in the Pediatric ResidentConference Room, 5th Floor UniversityHospital.

Fourth-year medical students from SUNYUpstate will join graduating medical

students nationally to learn where theywill spend their first year of training intheir chosen specialty on Match Day, tobe held March 20, at noon in theInstitute for Human Performance.

Volunteers are needed for UniversityHospital’s bi-annual linen inventory ofinpatient rooms March 22, from 6 a.m.to 1 p.m. Clinics will be required toconduct their own linen inventory onMarch 21. To volunteer, to request aninventory contact person for your area,or for more information about the lineninventory, call Lisa Taegder-Cusumanoat 464-4652.

The deadline to register for SUNYUpstate’s On My Own Time art show isMarch 24. For more information,contact e-mail [email protected].

Appointments will be accepted for SUNYUpstate’s Blood Drive March 24, from noonto 1:30 p.m. in the Ninth Floor ofWeiskotten Hall and March 25, from11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the SecondFloor of University Hospital. The blooddrive will be held April 3, from 9:30a.m. to 5 p.m. and April 4, from 7 a.m.to noon in Cafe 750, UniversityHospital. Individuals who would like tomake an appointment, but who cannotattend the registration dates maycontact Brenda Clarke at 464-5738 ore-mail clarkeb@upstate. edu.

The Joslin Diabetes Center will hold aDiabetes Day Open House March 25, from7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Joslin’s 3229 EastGenesee St., Syracuse location. Theopen house will include diabetesinformation handouts and lightrefreshments. Diabetes educators willbe available to answer questions.

Irish rock band “The ScreamingOrphans” wi l l per form at MarchCoffeehouse March 25, at 8 p.m. in theC.A.B. West Lounge. Specialty coffees,dessert and the performance are free tothe SUNY Upstate ID holders. To

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Donate a minimum of $30 and receive aTeam Upstate T-shirt, and be entered intodrawings for a $50 dining gift card (6 prizes).

Donate $500 and be entered into drawing for a $100 gift card (6 prizes).

For information:Call 464-5706 or [email protected]

Sunday, April 27, 2008 Long Branch Park, LiverpoolWalk begins at 10 am

I will be walking on Sunday, April 27. Please join me,and help ensure good health for our babies.

— David R. Smith, MDPresident, SUNY Upstate Medical University

Honorary Chair, 2008 Syracuse March for Babies and executive committeemember of the national board of trustees for the March of Dimes


SUNY Upstate Medical Universitywill present a celebration honoring thelifetime of service and outstandingaccomplishments of Maxwell (Max) M.Mozell, PhD, April 10.

Dr. Mozell is a SUNY DistinguishedService Professor, dean of the College ofGraduate Studies and professor ofneuroscience and physiology at SUNYUpstate Medical University.

“We honor Dr. Mozell for his morethan 40 years of dedicated service to theSUNY Upstate Medical Universitycommunity,” said SUNY Upstate Presi-dent David R. Smith, MD. “His contri-butions as a researcher, scholar andadministrator and his concern for ourpublic mission, has made him a rolemodel for the SUNY Upstate commu-nity as well as the global community.There has been no better ambassadorfor Upstate Medical University.”

The Max Mozell Celebration willinclude free lectures and an openreception.

John Hildebrand, PhD, and LindaBartoshuk, PhD, members of theNational Academy of Sciences, willpresent lectures beginning at noon inthe Medical Alumni Auditorium atWeiskotten Hall.

Dr. Hildebrand will present“Explorations of a Simple OlfactorySystem,” at 12:10 p.m. He is a RegentsProfessor, director of the Division ofNeurobiology of the Arizona ResearchLaboratories and professor of Neuro-biology, biochemistry and molecularbiophysics, entomology and molecularand cellular biology at the University ofArizona.

Dr. Bartoshuk, will present “Tasteand Waists: Taste Damage, Diet and

Obesity” at 1:45 p.m. She is an interna-tionally known researcher in the sensesof taste and smell and is a PresidentialEndowed Professor of CommunityDentistry and Behavioral Sciences in theCollege of Dentistry at the University ofFlorida.

The celebration will continue at anopen reception from 4 to 5:30 p.m. atthe Institute for Human Performance,505 Irving Avenue.

Dr. Mozell’s research interest is inthe field of olfaction, the sense of smell.He has held an National Institute ofHealth (NIH) grant for 40 years. Heserved as the chair of the InternationalCommission on Olfaction and Tastefrom 1984 1991 and has wonnumerous accolades for his work,including the Manheimer Award in

Recognition of Career Achievements inthe Chemosensory Sciences, the Senseof Smell Award from the FragranceResearch Fund, the Javits NeuroscienceInvestigator Award from the NationalInstitute of Health and the SUNYChancellor’s Recognition Award forExemplary Contributions to Research.

He is founder of the Association forChemoreception Sciences (AChemS)and served as executive editor of thejournal Chemical Sciences from 1992 to1998.

In 2004, Dr. Mozell was appointedas Distinguished Professor by the SUNYBoard of Trustees, honoring him for hissuperior commitment to students andintellectual growth as well as a strictadherence to academic standards ofexcellence.

Celebration honors Maxwell Mozell, PhD, for lifetime of dedicated service

Maxwell M. Mozell Photograph by Robert Mescavage

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Upstate Medical University flag willalso be affixed to the beam.

The tradition dates back to 700 AD,when it was introduced by the Scandina-

vians as a way of bestowing good luckon a building’s soon-to-be occupants.

The new six-story addition, includespatient care floors for cardiovascular,

neurology and oncology services. TheGolisano Children’s Hospital willoccupy the top two floors. Opening isset for spring 2009.

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register for text message reminders onupcoming coffeehouse programs, textUpstatech to 66937.

Admissions Program Recruitment Days2008, presented by the College of GraduateStudies to recruit doctoral candidates,will be held March 27 and 28. The firstday, to be held from 3:30 to 8:30 p.m.,will offer prospective students overviewsof the college’s departments ofBiochemistry and Molecular Biology,Cell and Developmental Biology,Microbiology and Immunology,N e u r o s c i e n c e / P h y s i o l o g y a n dPharmacology and end with dinner.Day two, to be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4p.m., will include breakfast, individuallaboratory visits with college faculty,lunch with students and a closingprogram with College of GraduateStudies program representatives. Formore information, contact Daniel Tso,PhD, at 464-5531 or Sandi Tillotson, at464-7655, tillotss@ upstate.edu, or visit3118 Weiskotten Hall.

On-site registration for Heart Walk teamcaptains will be held March 27, from 11:30a.m. to 3 p.m. in the second floor lobbyof University Hospital. The Heart Walkwill be held April 19, from 9 to 11 a.m.at Long Branch Park in Liverpool. Formore information, call 464-4263 or464-4845.

93Q’s Ted & Amy will emcee the 10thannual Mystery and Merlot, sponsored byAdvocates for Upstate MedicalUniversity March 28, beginning at 5:30p.m. at the Nicholas J. PirroConvention Center at Oncenter, 800 S.State St., Syracuse. The event featureswine-tasting, dinner, a mystery to solve,and live and silent auctions withhundreds of items. Proceeds aredirected to grants to enhance patientcare, patient education and nursingprograms at University Hospital. Forreservations or more information, call464-5610.

Cake will be served to the SUNY Upstatecommunity March 28, from 1 to 3 p.m. in Cafe750, University Hospital in recognitionof Doctors’ Day, to be celebratednationally March 30. The SUNYUpstate community extends thanks andappreciation to all SUNY Upstatephysicians for the commitment, concernand highly skilled level of care theyprovide to the ill and injured of CentralNew York.

Rev. Gerald Shave, who will retire inApril after 41 years of ministry as Protestantchaplain for University Hospital, willpresent “Reflections on 41 Years ofMinistry at Upstate: A PersonalReview” at Spiritual Care GrandRounds, April 2, from 4 to 5:15 p.m. inthe Medical Alumni Board Room at theSetnor Building. The SUNY Upstatecommunity is invited to this free lecture.Details regarding a retirement receptionfor Rev. Shave will be included in theApril 2 issue of Upstate Update.

Based on feedback from users and theEngaging Excellence Student Committee,the Office of Campus Activitiesannounces that the C.A.B. RecreationalFacilities is now open at 7 a.m.weekday mornings. The hours ofoperation are: Monday through Friday,from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturdayand Sunday, from noon to 6 p.m. Thefacility also has added new poolhours—Tuesday and Thursday, from 11a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 464-5618, option 4for daily recorded updated poolschedule. For additional questions orcomments about the C.A.B.Recreational Facilities, call 464-5618.

The General Assembly for the Colleges ofHealth Professions and Nursing and theHealth Sciences Library will present itsSpring Faculty Development workshopApril 11, from noon to 2 p.m. in 2231,Weiskotten Hall. The topic is “TeachingCritical Thinking Skills to theHealthcare Student,” presented by DaleAvers, PT, DPT, PhD, assistant professor

and director of the Transitional Doctorof Physical Therapy program in theCollege of Health Professions.Assessment methods that encouragecritical thinking will be also presented.Attendees will receive a copy of thebooklet The Miniature Guide to CriticalThinking: Concepts & Tools. Lightrefreshments will be provided. Facultyfrom all colleges are invited to attend.To register, contact Diane Luft [email protected].

Code Blue, SUNY Upstate’s bandfeaturing Barry Knox, PhD, Adam Connor,Donna Gataletto, Robin Wensel andPeter Harrington, will perform atRockin’ the Red Cross Battle of theBands April 18 at the LandmarkTheatre, 3625 Salina St., Syracuse. Theevent, to benefit the American RedCross, features food and music byCentral New York bands. Tickets are$5 in advance through April 17 or $10at the door. For tickets or moreinformation, call 464-4513, 464-5180,464-5190 or 464-4263.

Orders for the 12th annual maple syrupsale to benefit the Center for Children’sCancer and Blood Disorders will beaccepted through April 30. The syrup is$33 per gallon; $18.80 per half gallon;and $9.90 per quart. The syrup will bedelivered in mid-May. To place anorder, email Mandy Trudell [email protected] or call 464-6133.

Law enforcement, fire and EMSpersonnel from across the Northeast willcompete in the Upstate MedicalUniversity Challenge Cup, a hockeytournament, to benefit UniversityHospital’s Pediatric EmergencyDepartment April 26 and 27, from 9a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Cicero Twin IceRinks, 5575 Meltzer Ct., Cicero. Raffletickets are available for $2 each foritems that include an IPod. Admission isfree. SUNY Upstate employees mayskate for free at the Cicero Twin IceRinks April 26, from 2 to 3 p.m. For


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more information about the event callSteve Olson, RN, at 464-2971.

Digital photographs by SUNY Upstate’sFred Gardner are on display through Marchin the Health Sciences Library inWeiskotten Hall.

April 1 is the deadline for nominationsfor the 2008 President’s Awards. The awards

will be presented at the Fall FacultyConvocation Sept. 17. Guidelines andnomination forms are available at 1010Jacobsen Hall or by calling 464-4520or e-mailing bourkem @upstate. edu.

Voluntary Income Tax Assistance (VITA)is available nationwide to individuals withan income below $39,000 and tolimited English- or non-English speak-

ing taxpayers. To find a location basedon zip code, call 1-800-906-9887. TaxCounseling for the Elderly (TCE)provides free tax help to people age 60and older. To find a location, call 1-888-227-7669. For more informationabout the tax programs, call SUNYUpstate’s Employee Assistance Programat 464-5760.

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SUNY Upstate Medical Universityhas been awarded a $1 million grantfrom the state Health Department toexpand its lead poisoning preventionprogram from 14 counties to 31counties stretching east to Albany,north to the Canadian border and southto the Catskills.

Formerly known as the Central NewYork Lead Poisoning Prevention Center,the new Central/Eastern Lead PoisoningPrevention Center will serve a popu-lation of more than 3.2 million people,up from 1.6 million.

“We’re elated by the opportunity toserve so many people in such animportant health issue,” said HowardWeinberger, M.D., a SUNY Upstatepediatrician, who serves as director ofthe expanded lead poisoning preventioncenter. “There is really no normal bloodlead level, and even at very low levels,lead has the ability to impair cognitivefunctioning, especially in children.”

The Central/Eastern Lead PoisoningPrevention Center will continue toprovide recommendations for themedical management of children withlead poisoning. A key mission of thecenter will be to work with healthcareproviders to increase the lead poisoningscreening rates for young children aswell as pregnant women. In a steppedup outreach effort, the center staff willmeet in person or via videoconfer-encing with professional andcommunity groups throughout theregion to promote primary leadpoisoning prevention activities.

The center also will reach out moreextensively to landlords and contractors

who own or work with older homes, asignificant source of lead exposure forchildren.

“This continues to be a key area ofour efforts reducing the exposure tolead where children live,” saidWeinberger. “Peeling lead-based paint,especially in older properties, remainsone of the primary sources for leadpoisoning in children along with dustand debris from the renovation of olderbuildings.”

When it served only 14 counties, theLead Poisoning Resource Centerhandled on average 400 to 500 phonecalls and information requests annuallyfrom healthcare providers, county leadprogram staff, parents and othersseeking information on the medicalmanagement of lead poisoning inchildren and how to protect childrenfrom lead exposure.

Well-child checkups for babies,toddlers and preschoolers often includequestions directed at parents aboutpossible lead exposure. Doctors mustconduct a simple blood test at ages oneand two to screen for elevated bloodlead levels.

Elevated blood lead levels can betreated with chelation therapy, whichcan require hospitalization. ButWeinberger warns that treatment forlead poisoning must accompany theeradication of the means of leadexposure.

“Treatment is necessary in somecases, but the best remedy against leadpoisoning is to prevent the exposurefrom occurring in the first place,” hesaid.

SUNY Upstate opened its LeadPoisoning Resource Center in 1994.With its expanded service area, thecenter will be assisted by AlbanyMedical Center in coordinatingoutreach efforts in the eastern part ofthe state.

In addition to Syracuse, New York’sonly other lead poisoning resourcecenters are located in New York Cityand Buffalo.

In addition to Dr. Weinberger, thecenter is staffed by MaureenFamiglietti, RN, who serves as thecenter’s program coordinator.

SUNY Upstate lands $1 million grant for lead poison prevention programs

Howard Weinbrger



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In response to comments received in its readership survey,Upstate Update is proud to present this special “SUNY UpstateVolunteers” section to recognize the efforts of the followingSUNY Upstate employees and students who devote well over

50,000 hours each year to volunteer activities. If your namedoes not appear on this list and you volunteer in yourcommunity or the global community, log your volunteer hoursand service information at www.upstate.edu/ teamupstate.

For National Cancer Survivors Day, SUNY Upstate employeesvolunteered to organize a fun-filled day dedicated to cancersurvivors and their families.

SUNY Upstate Medical University Volunteers! A salute to “Team Upstate”



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Molly Menge Maguire, a physical therapy student in the College of Health Professions, hastraveled to Malawi, South Africa, several times to promote education through her volunteerteaching activities and has spear-headed a fund-raising campaign to purchase much needededucational materials and supplies for the children of Malawi. The Republic of Malawi, is ademocratic, densely populated country located in southeastern Africa.



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David R. Smith, MD,was interviewed on theJim Reith Show onWSYR-570AM aboutthe university’s plansand further expansioni n t o d o w n t o w nSyracuse. A commen-tary by Dr. Smith waspublished in the Post-

Standard highlighting the expansion ofthe Rural Medicine Program. Dr. Smithand Patty Brecht were interviewed byNews10Now and 9WSYR-TV, respec-tively, about SUNY Upstate’s CareerExpo. Coverage of Career Expo wasalso carried on WSTM-TV3 and WSYRradio. An item on the Career Expoappeared in the Post-Standard.

University Hospital’s StayingConnected program, a high-tech initiativethat allows kids undergoingchemotherapy or other procedures tostay connected with their school classeswhile in the hospital or recovering athome, was featured in the Oswegoedition of the Post-Standard. NanSonger and Jo Ann Shupe were quoted inthe article.

A commentary, titled “Mentally IllUnfairly Portrayed as Violent,” byRonald Pies, MD, was published in theBoston Globe.

Sharon Brangman,MD, and SUNYUpstate’s Geriatric Pro-gram were featured inthe Central New YorkBusiness Journal regar-ding the need for morephysicians in geriatricmedicine. The articlenoted that SUNYUpstate has integrated

geriatrics into the college’s basiccurriculum.

Pediatric surgery nurse Lynne Carneywrote in a Post-Standard Letter to the

Editor about the coordination of careinvolved with Crouse Hospital’s trans-port team, University Hospital’s PICU andpediatric surgeon Cynthia Corpron, MD,that saved the life of a Binghamton girlwho was treated at University Hospital.

Lynn Beth Satterly, MD, was quoted inthe Samaritan Center News for her rolein providing healthcare for the indigent.

SUNY Upstate Medical University wasnoted in The Kingston Whig Standardas being part of the Great LakesSustainable Energy Consortium, alongwith other area institutions Cornell,University of Buffalo and University ofRochester. The group is planning arenewable energy conference in June.

Ronald Szyjkowski,MD, and a UniversityHospital patient ap-peared on 9WSYR-TVnews to discuss theimportance for peopleaged 50 and older to bescreened for colorectalcancer. Dr. Szyjkowskialso appeared onWSTM-TV’s public affairs program“Today in Central New York” todiscuss the most advanced informationregarding colorectal cancer. He appearsin a 30-second television public serviceannouncement that promotes March asColorectal Cancer Awareness Monthand was quoted in the Post-Standard’sHealth and Fitness column and Web siteblog.

Carol Sames, PhD, was featured on9WSYR-TV on the benefits of intervaltraining that alternates heavy workwith periods of rest or light work. Shewas also quoted in a Post-Standardarticle about the need for older adultsto keep active to prevent illness.

Timothy Endy, MD, MPH, was noted inan ABC News.com report on a myste-rious and deadly bacteria troops are

bringing back fromIraq.

Ruth Weinstock, MD,PhD, was quoted in thePost-Standard on anew county programaimed at fighting Type2 diabetes.

David Wolfe was featured on WSTM-TV3 in an interview on Restless LegSyndrome.

Gary Kittel was interviewed for theProgress Edition of the Post-Standardon how SUNY Upstate is introducingmore environmentally friendly initia-tives in campus operations.

Phillip Schaengold,JD, MBA, was quoted inthe Post-Standard onthe impact to Univer-sity Hospital of reducedfederal spending onMedicare.

Leslie Kohman, MD,was interviewed by9WSYR-TV on a newad campaign by thestate Department ofHealth aimed at gettingdoctors to talk to theirpatients about quittingsmoking.

Antonio Culebras,MD, was interviewedon WSYR-Radio, andfeatured on the Post-Standard Health andFitness Web site blogregarding the firstWorld Sleep Day. ZaferSoultan, MD, alsodiscussed World SleepDay on 9WSYR-TV’sprogram “Bridge Streetwith Rick and Julie.

David R. Smith

SharonBrangman

Ronald Szyjkowski

Timothy Endy

Phillip Schaengold

Leslie Kohman

Antonio Culebras



To register for workshops, visit www.upstate.edu/ hr/training/form.shtml.

Ca l l Heal thConnect ions at 464-8668 or register via www.upstate.edu/healthLink for freeHealthLink seminars.

To register for workshops, visit www.upstate.edu/ hr/training/form.shtml.

March 19. 9 a.m. to noon. East Lounge,C.A.B.

Workshop. “It’s All About Respect.”Participants will learn to define theconcept of a respectful workplace,pinpoint obstacles, and driving forces toachieving a respectful workplace, under-stand behaviors that align with arespectful workplace and design anaction plan enabling them to be part ofa respectful workplace.

March 19. 9 a.m. to noon. East Lounge,C.A.B.

Workshop. “A Practical Approachto Practical Skills (PSFS): Engaging andMotivating Your Employees” will coverthe 12 items that are most important increating an engaged workforce.

March 19. 6 to 7 p.m. HealthLink,ShoppingTown Mall, DeWitt.

HealthLink Seminar. “HereditaryRisk for Colon Cancer” will explorecolon cancer risk based on familyhistory, genetic testing and what itmeans for the individual and theirfamily.

March 25. 6 to 7:30 p.m. OnondagaCounty Hazard Branch Library, 1620 W.Genesee St., Syracuse.

Up-On Health Program. “Recog-nizing and Preventing Stroke.”University Hospital’s Designated StrokeCenter staff will discuss stroke symp-toms, individual risk factors, and theimportance of a 911 response.

March 26. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. HealthLink,ShoppingTown Mall, DeWitt.

HealthLink Seminar. “Teens andTobacco: The Real Story: Part One,”will discuss the current status of teentobacco use, the factors contributing tothe continuing high rates of teen

tobacco use and how to help reduce usein the community. Part one is intendedfor healthcare providers health educa-tors, school nurses, school coaches andother teen-focused caregivers.

March 27. 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 205Jacobsen Hall.

Workshop. “Counseling and Disci-pline Training” will review the level andtype of actions that can be taken bysupervisors or managers that are inaccordance with contractual and policyrequirements and in compliance withother applicable regulations.

March 27. 6 to 7 p.m. HealthLink,ShoppingTown Mall, DeWitt.

HealthLink Seminar. “The FiveStalker Types and Safety Strategies forVictims” will review the five types ofstalkers and their typical response tomanagement strategies; legal and safetyissues to consider before taking thatmight endanger stalking victims; strate-gies to help victims protect themselves;and interventions for victims andstalkers.

April 2. 8 to 9 a.m. 2231 Wsk. Hall. Lecture. “Current Status of Innova-

tion in the Academic Environment.”This presentation, given during SurgeryGrand Rounds, is intended for membersof the medical, nursing and healthcarecommunities. The lecture will bepresented by Thomas J. Fogarty, MD,an internationally recognized cardio-vascular surgeon, inventor, entrepre-neur, and vintner. Dr. Fogarty has beeninvolved with a wide spectrum of inno-vations in business and technology,serving as founder/co-founder, andchair/board member of more than 33various business and research compa-nies, based on devices designed anddeveloped by his company, FogartyEngineering Inc. During the past 40years, he has acquired more than 100surgical patents, including the “industrystandard” Fogarty balloon embolec-tomy catheter and the widely usedAneurx Stent Graft that replaces open-

heart abdominal aortic aneurysm(AAA) surgery. Dr. Fogarty is the recip-ient of the Jacobson Innovation Awardof the American College of Surgeons,the 2000 Lemelson-MIT prize forInvention and Innovation and wasinducted into the Inventors Hall ofFame in December 2001. He served asmedical staff president at StanfordMedical Center from 1973-1975.

April 2. 8 a.m. HealthLink, Shopping-Town Mall, DeWitt.

HealthLink Seminar. “Teens andTobacco: The Real Story: Part Two,” isfor teens who are not willing to bemanipulated by the “Big Tobacco”companies. Sessions are co-led by teenleaders from “Reality Check” withgames, prizes, free (first com-firstserved) movie passes. Participants willbe able to see what they look like at age70 with a computer generated agingprogram.

April 17. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. OncenterCenter, 800 S. State St., Syracuse.

7th Annual Current Diagnostic andTreatment Challenges in Child andAdolescent Psychiatry Conference.Topics include “Eating disorders inChildren and Adolescents: Assessment,Treatment and Prevention,” “AdolescentSubstance Abuse and Risk-Taking,”“Psychological, Forensic and Develop-mental Aspects of Teachers Who Abuseand Their Targeted Students,” “PediatriSleep Disorders, Prevalence andChallenges of the Problem,” and “Devel-opmental/ Neuromaturational Differen-ces in boys and How They Impact Com-munication.” Sponsored by Departmentof Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. formore information call 464-3104 or e-mail [email protected].

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Wednesday, March 19Anesthesiology GrandRounds. 6:45 to 8 a.m.Medical Alumni Aud.,Wsk. Hall.

Otolaryngology GrandRounds. 7 to 8 a.m. 6500University Hospital.

Surgery Morbidity/ MortalityConference. 7 to 8 a.m.2231 Wsk. Hall.

Working on Wellness (WOW)Health Fair. 7:30 a.m. to 4p.m. 1328B, 1403 and1500A University Hospital,from

Neuroscience Grand Rounds.Christine Fuller, MD. 8a.m. 103 Wsk. Hall.

Orthopedic Grand Rounds. 8a.m. 6500 UniversityHospital.

Surgery Grand Rounds.“Evidence-Based Rationalefor Bariatric Surgery.” EricDeMaria, MD, DukeUniversity. 8 to 9 a.m. 2231Wsk. Hall.

Workshop. “It’s All AboutRespect.” 9 a.m. to noon.East Lounge, C.A.B.

Workshop. “A PracticalApproach to Practical Skills(PSFS): Engaging andMotivating YourEmployees.” 9 a.m. tonoon. East Lounge, C.A.B.

Pediatric Grand Rounds.“Periocular VascularAnomalies in Children.”Aaron Fay, MD, HarvardMedical School. 9:15 to10:30 a.m. 6500 UniversityHospital.

Child Life Month Program.Performance by theZuchinni Brothers. 10:30a.m. Café 750, UniversityHospital.

On-site Registration forMarch of Dimes March forBabies. 11:30 a.m. to 1p.m. Second Floor Lobby,University Hospital.

• Holy Week Service. Noon.Interfaith Chapel,University Hospital.

Center for Children’s HealthPolicy Seminar. “PublicPolicy Implications of

Childhood Obesity.” DeniseWoodall-Ruff, MD, UpstateMedical University. 3 to 4p.m. 9299 Wsk. Hall.

• Holy Thursday Mass. 4 p.m.Interfaith Chapel,University Hospital.

Colleges of HealthProfessions and NursingPhonathon. 6 to 8:30 p.m.Third Floor, C.A.B.

Campus Activities GoverningBoard Meeting. 5:30 p.m.115 C.A.B.

Health Seminar. “HereditaryRisk for Colon Cancer.”Bonnie R. Braddock, MPH,Upstate Medical University.6 to 7 p.m. HealthLink,ShoppingTown Mall,DeWitt.

Thursday, March 20SUNY Upstate New EmployeeOrientation. 7 a.m. to 3:30p.m. East Lounge, C.A.B.

60-Day Retention Program.7:45 to 8:45 a.m. or 3:45to 4:45 p.m. 118 UniversityHospital.

Medical Grand Rounds. 8:30a.m. 1159 Wsk. Hall.

Workshop. “CulturalCompetency inHealthcare.” 9 a.m. tonoon. 205 Jacobsen Hall.

Workshop. “A PracticalApproach to PracticalSkills: Engaging andMotivating YourEmployees.” 9 to 11 a.m.1328B University Hospital.

Child Life Month Lunch andLearn. “Treatments andProcedures: SupportingPatients and Families.”Noon to 1 p.m. 1403University Hospital.

Psychiatry Meeting for Full-time Faculty. Noon to 2p.m. PBS Bldg., 713Harrison St.

Radiology Visiting ProfessorLectureship. “NewApproaches: V/Q vs. CTAfor Pulmonary Embolism.”Leonard M. Freeman, MD,Montefiore Medical Center,12:15 p.m. 3430 UniversityHospital.

WebCAIS/Vocera. 1:30 to5:30 p.m. Rm. D, Institutefor Human Performance.

Vascular Conference. 5 p.m.8800 University Hospital.

Radiology Visiting ProfessorLectureship. “PET/CT inSkeletal Disease.” LeonardM. Freeman, MD,Montefiore Medical Center,5:15 p.m. 3430 UniversityHospital.

Colleges of HealthProfessions and NursingPhonathon. See 3/18 listing.

Friday, March 21SUNY Upstate New EmployeeOrientation. 7 a.m. to noon.East Lounge, C.A.B.

Obstetrics/Gynecology GrandRounds. “Legal Issues inOb/Gyn: An Update.”James D. Lantier, JD,Smith, Sovik, Kendrick andSugent, PC. 7:30 a.m.Marley Education Ctr.

Neuro Research Day 2008.Presentations by SUNYUpstate faculty and resi-dents. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.2231 Wsk. Hall.

Neuro Research Day Lecture.“Neural Interfaces forRestoration ofCommunication andMobility.” Leigh R.Hochberg, MD, PhD,Harvard Medical School.11 a.m. 2231 Wsk. Hall.

Clinical Hands-on PracticeOrientation (CHOP). Noon to3:30 p.m. East Lounge,C.A.B.

Neuro Research Day Lecture.“Mechanisms of Disease:The Blood-Brain Barrier.”Edward A. Neuwelt, MD,Oregon Health and ScienceUniversity. 3:30 p.m. 2231Wsk. Hall.

• Good Friday Mass. Noon.Interfaith Chapel,University Hospital.

Saturday, March 22• Holy Saturday Mass. 4 p.m.Interfaith Chapel,University Hospital.

Sunday, March 23

HealthLink on Air. 9 a.m.WSYR-570AM

• Ecumenical ChristianWorship. 10:30 a.m.Interfaith Chapel,University Hospital.

• Easter Sunday Mass.Noon. Interfaith Chapel,University Hospital.

Monday, March 24HealthLink Seminar. “QuitSmoking for Good…andFor Free.” (part of a series.)11:30 a.m. HealthLink,ShoppingTown Mall,DeWitt.

• Mass. Noon. InterfaithChapel, UniversityHospital.

Appointments made for SUNYUpstate Medical UniversityBlood Drive. Noon to 1:30p.m. Ninth Floor, Wsk.Hall.

Yoga Class. 5 to 6:15 p.m.East Lounge, C.A.B. Call464-4579 to register.

Tuesday, March 25Diabetes Day Open House.7:30 a.m. t 5 p.m. 3229 E.Genesee St., Syracuse.

Appointments made for SUNYUpstate Medical UniversityBlood Drive. 11:30 a.m. to1:30 p.m. Second Floor,University Hospital.

Weight Watchers at Work.Weigh-in: 11:30 a.m. to 1p.m. Discussion: Noon to12:30 p.m. 3113 Wsk.Hall.

Faculty DevelopmentSeminar. “FacultyDevelopment for PrimaryCare Docs.” JamesGreenwald, MD, UpstateMedical University. Noonto 1:30 p.m. 318 HealthSciences Library. R.S.V.P. [email protected].

• Weekly Prayer Service.Noon. Interfaith Chapel,University Hospital.

Vocera Class. 1 to 3 p.m.Classroom C, Institute forHuman Performance.

Spiritual Fitness. 3 p.m. 2N,PM & R Dayroom,University Hospital.

Infectious DiseasesConference. 4 p.m. 304Crouse Physician’s OfficeBuilding, Irving Avenue,Syracuse.

Pilates Class. 5:15 to 6:15p.m. Gym, Institute forHuman Performance. Call464-4579 for details.

Up-On-Health Program.“Recognizing andPreventing Stroke.” 6 to7:30 p.m. OnondagaCounty Hazard BranchLibrary, 1620 W. GeneseeSt., Syracuse.

Wednesday, March 26Anesthesiology GrandRounds. 6:45 to 8 a.m.Medical Alumni Aud.,Wsk. Hall.



WebCAIS/Groupwise Class(licensed). 7:30 a.m. tonoon. Classroom D,Institute for HumanPerformance.

Neuroscience Grand Rounds.Neurosurgery. 8 a.m. 103Wsk. Hall. “New Hope forPatients with BrainTumors.” Henry. S.Friedman, MD, DukeUniversity. 8 a.m. SulzleAud., Marley Educ. Ctr.


Surgery Grand Rounds. “TheManagement of ThoracicAortic Disease in theEndovascular Era.”Michael Costanza, MD,and Nathaniel John Castro,MD, Upstate MedicalUniversity. 8 to 9 a.m. 2231Wsk. Hall.

Pediatric Grand Rounds.“Immunization Update2008.” Penelope Dennehey,MD, Brown MedicalSchool. 9:15 to 10:30 a.m.6500 University Hospital.

• Rev. Weez’s Storytime.

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Noon, Interfaith Chapel,University Hospital.3

Vocera Class. See 3/25listing.

HealthLink Seminar. “Teensand Tobacco: The RealStory: Part One.” 5:30 to7:30 p.m. HealthLink atShoppingTown Mall,DeWitt.

Coffeehouse. “TheScreaming Orphans.” 8p.m. West Lounge, C.A.B.

Thursday, March 27Child Life Month StaffEducation Program forPediatric Interns andResidents. “Alleviating Painand Anxiety in the PediatricEmergency Department.” 8a.m. Pediatric ResidentConference Rm., fifth floor,University Hospital.

Nursing Services Orientation(NSO). 8 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.(PSC, monitor techs, psychtherapy techs); 8 a.m. to3:30 p.m. (RN, LPN, GN,GPN, CT, UST). 1328BUniversity Hospital.


Workshop. “Counseling andDiscipline Training.” 9 a.m.to 12:30 p.m. 205 JacobsenHall.

Team Captain On-siteRegistration for Heart Walk.11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.Second Floor Lobby,University Hospital.

Psychiatry and BehavioralSciences Grand Rounds.Psychiatry ResidentResearch: “Windows to theOther: What NarrativesReveal About Self-Injury.”Georgian Mustata, MD,Upstate Medical University.12:30 to 2 p.m. PBS Bldg.,713 Harrison St.

Child Life Month Program.“Zoo to You.” 1 p.m. 4CConference Rm., UniversityHospital.

College of Graduate StudiesAdmissions ProgramRecruitment Days 2008. 3:30to 8:30 p.m. Wsk. Hall.

Vocera Class. See 3/25

listing.


HealthLink Seminar. “TheFive Stalker Types andSafety Strategies forVictims.” 6 to 7 p.m.HealthLink, ShoppingTownMall, DeWitt.

Friday, March 28Obstetrics/Gynecology GrandRounds. “New Efforts toAssist Women Dealing withDepression.” Macaran A.Baird, MD, University ofMinnesota. 7:30 a.m.Marley Education Ctr.

WebCAIS/Groupwise Class(unlicensed). 7:30 a.m. tonoon. Classroom D,Institute for HumanPerformance.

College of Graduate StudiesAdmissions ProgramRecruitment Days 2008. 8:30a.m. to 4 p.m. Wsk. Hall.

• Mass. Noon. Chapel,University Hospital.

Doctors’ Day Cake Reception.1 to 3 p.m. Cafe 750,University Hospital.

Stott Pilates Course: IntensiveMat-Plus. 5 to 8 p.m.Institute for HumanPerformance. Call 464-2300 for more information.

Mystery and Merlot. 5:30p.m. OnCenter, 800 S.State St., Syracuse.

Film. “There Will BeBlood.” Rated R. 7:30 p.m.103 Wsk. Hall. Free withSUNY Upstate ID. $2 forall others.

Saturday, March 29Stott Pilates Course: IntensiveMat-Plus. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Institute for HumanPerformance. Call 464-2300 for more information.

• Mass. 4 p.m. Chapel,University Hospital.

Film. “There Will BeBlood.” See 3/28 listing.

Sunday, March 30Stott Pilates Course: IntensiveMat-Plus. 8 a.m. to noon.Institute for Human

Performance. Call 464-2300 for more information.

HealthLink on Air. See 3/23listing.

• Mass. Noon. Chapel,University Hospital.

Pilates Workshop: FoamRoller Level 1. 1 to 3 p.m.Institute for HumanPerformance. Call 464-2300 for more information.

Monday, March 31HealthLink Seminar. “QuitSmoking for Good…andFor Free.” (part of a series.)See 3/24 listing.

Ninth Distinguished Lecturein Vision. “PathogenicMechanisms and Genetherapy for InheritedRetinal DegenerativeDiseases.” Robert S.Molday, PhD, University ofBritish Columbia. Noon to1 p.m. 2231 Wsk. Hall.

• Mass. See 3/24 listing.

Open Forum. 3:30 p.m.WideWaters CommunityRoom.

Yoga Class with Tony Riposo.See 3/24 listing.

Tuesday, April 1Weight Watchers at Work.See 3/25 listing.

• Weekly Prayer Service. See3/25 listing.

Spiritual Fitness. See 3/25listing.

Open Forum. 3 p.m. 6500University Hospital.

Infectious DiseasesConference. Donald Blair,MD, Upstate MedicalUniversity. 4 p.m. 304Crouse Physician’s OfficeBuilding.

Pilates Class. See 3/25listing.

Wednesday, April 2Anesthesiology GrandRounds. 6:45 to 8 a.m.Medical Alumni Aud., Wsk.Hall.



Neuroscience Grand Rounds.“Hypothermia: It’s Time toBe Cool (Again).” JuliusGene Latorre, MD. 8 a.m.103 Wsk. Hall.


Surgery Grand Rounds.“Current Status ofInnovation in the AcademicEnvironment.” ThomasFogarty, FogartyEngineering. 8 to 9 a.m.2231 Wsk. Hall.

Pediatric Grand Rounds. 9:15to 10:30 a.m. 6500University Hospital.

• Rev. Weez’s Storytime. See3/12 listing.

Open Forum. 2 p.m. 2231Wsk. Hall.

Spiritual Care Grand Rounds.“Reflections on 41 Years ofMinistry at Upstate: APersonal Review.” Rev.Gerald Shave, UpstateMedical University. 4 to5:15 p.m. Medical AlumniBoard Rm., Setnor Bldg.

Burn Survivors SupportGroup. 5 to 7 p.m. 6551University Hospital. Call464-3600 for details.

Open Forum. 6 p.m. 6500University Hospital.

HealthLink Seminar. “Teensand Tobacco: The RealStory: Part Two.” 5:30 to7:30 p.m. HealthLink atShoppingTown Mall,DeWitt.

Thursday, April 3Open Forum. 6 a.m. 6500University Hospital.

SUNY Upstate New EmployeeOrientation. 7 a.m. to 3:30p.m. East Lounge, C.A.B.


SUNY Upstate MedicalUniversity Blood Drive. 9:30a.m. to 5 p.m. Café 750,University Hospital.

Psychiatry and Behavioral

Sciences Grand Rounds.12:30 to 2 p.m. PBS Bldg.,713 Harrison St.

WebCAIS/Vocera Class. See3/20 listing.


Friday, April 4SUNY Upstate New EmployeeOrientation. 7 a.m. to noon.East Lounge, C.A.B.

Obstetrics/Gynecology GrandRounds. 7:30 a.m. MarleyEducation Ctr.

SUNY Upstate MedicalUniversity Blood Drive. 7a.m. to noon. Café 750,University Hospital.

Open Forum. 8 a.m.Widewaters CommunityRoom.

Clinical Hands-on PracticeOrientation (CHOP). See 3/21listing.

Bioethics and HumanitiesSeminar. “Beyond theLocked Door: EthicalChallenges in Caring forInpatient PsychiatricPatients.” KarenHirschman, RNC, BS,Upstate Medical University.Lunch: 11:45 a.m. Seminar:Noon to 1 p.m. CrousePOB, Suite 406. R.S.V.P. toJan Dahl at 464-8464 or e-mail [email protected].


Film. “Juno.” Rated PG-13.7:30 p.m. 103 Wsk. Hall.Free with SUNY UpstateID. $2 for all others.

Saturday, April 5• Mass. See 3/22 listing.

Film. “Juno.” See 4/4 listing.

Sunday, April 6HealthLink on Air. See 3/23listing.


• Broadcast live from theChapel on in-houseChannel 40.

Watch “Upstate Magazine”on Staff Ed TV channel 62or by visiting http://www.upstate.edu/edcom/upstatemag.

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