Monthly Archives: September 2011

You’re invited to lecture on medical care in space

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Amber Smith

NASA Flight Surgeon and Upstate Medical alum Joseph P. Dervay MD gives a lecture that is free and open to the public from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Friday Sept. 23. He will discuss the health and medical care of space … Continue reading →

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‘Get Health Connected’ with free health screenings at Syracuse OnCenter

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Amber Smith

A variety of free health screenings will be offered to the uninsured or under-insured from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 at the OnCenter Convention Center in Syracuse. Tests will be offered for vision, diabetes, lung function, blood … Continue reading →

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Which blood tests are best at keeping you healthy?

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Amber Smith

Blood tests are ordered for many reasons: to diagnose disease, screen for illness, monitor the effectiveness of a therapy or the side effects of a therapy. If you are healthy and having blood work done, “you want to know that … Continue reading →

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Healthy Monday: Go the extra mile

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Amber Smith

Make an effort to boost your activity this week. Make moderate increases in the time, intensity, or number of your current workouts. Building on your usual exercise routine will result in more activity over time. If you are a runner, … Continue reading →

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Good causes to consider in coming weeks

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Amber Smith

Sept. 25 – “Pat’s Pavement Pounder” is a walk to benefit childhood cancer research taking place from 1 to 3 p.m., rain or shine, at Fayetteville-Manlius High School track in Manlius. This is the last year for the event, held … Continue reading →

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Upstate will be training ground for Music for Healing and Transition Program

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Amber Smith

Upstate Medical University becomes the first academic training site in New York State for the Music in Healing and Transition Program. An informational meeting takes place Sept. 26 in Fayetteville for people interested in using live therapeutic music to create … Continue reading →

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Sickle Cell Awareness

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Amber Smith

September is sickle cell awareness month and the People’s AME Zion Church of Syracuse is educating the community and raising money for children affected by the disease. Upstate’s Sharon Bauer RN gave a talk on sickle cell disease at the … Continue reading →

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What to expect during a heart catheterization

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Amber Smith

The prospect of undergoing a cardiac catheterization can be scary, but the procedure is used routinely for diagnosis and treatment of various heart ailments. A long, thin, flexible tube — a catheter — is put into a blood vessel in … Continue reading →

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Healthy Monday: Consider whole grains

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Amber Smith

September is Whole Grains Month. Are you getting enough in your diet? Are you eating three servings a day by trying products that list “whole grain”, “whole wheat” or “whole oats” as their first ingredient? Whole grains are a simple … Continue reading →

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Health Link on Air radio show recounts Sept. 11

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Amber Smith

A special edition of Upstate’s weekly “Health Link on Air” radio show airs at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 on FM Newsradio 106.9, WSYR. Members of the Upstate Medical University community will share their experiences from Sept. 11, 2001. Regina … Continue reading →

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