Monthly Archives: December 2011

Humorist Jeff Kramer part of new Upstate Health magazine

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Amber Smith

Did you catch the inaugural issue of Upstate Health which appeared in the fall? The winter issue is about to be published, so sign up now to receive your own copy — either electronically or in print. (Peek behind the … Continue reading →

Posted in community, HealthLink on Air | Tagged academic medical center, health care blog, health care social media, healthy monday syracuse, hospital blog, hospital social media, medical blog, SUNY, syracuse health care, syracuse hospital, university hospital, upstate medical, upstate university | 1 Comment

Are you or someone you love considering weight loss surgery?

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Amber Smith

If surgery has ever seemed like an option for losing weight for you or someone you love, tune into a special Health Link on Air radio program at 9 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 8 on Newsradio 570 106.9 WSYR. Drs. Howard … Continue reading →

Posted in community, diabetes/endocrine/metabolism, HealthLink on Air, surgery, weight loss | Tagged academic medical center, bariatrics, diabetes/endocrine/metabolism, health care blog, health care social media, hospital blog, hospital social media, lose weight, medical blog, SUNY, syracuse health care, syracuse hospital, university hospital, upstate medical, upstate university, weight loss, weight loss surgery | 1 Comment

Learn about lung cancer from Dr. Ajeet Gajra

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Amber Smith

Oncologist Ajeet Gajra MD specializes in lung cancer, a disease that often is not detected until symptoms become apparent, and by then the disease has often progressed. Like many in his speciality, Gajra would like to turn current smokers into … Continue reading →

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Jean Waldron, Lois Needham and four sisters share Christmas tradition that honors their mom

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Amber Smith

The Post-Standard columnist Sean Kirst tells a story about six daughters who preserve the memory of their mother at Christmastime by decorating the tree above her grave site. One of the siblings is an employee from Upstate University Hospital at … Continue reading →

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What women can do about pelvic pain

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Amber Smith

Dr. Myron Luthringer, director of gynecologic robotic surgery at Upstate University Hospital at Community-General, spoke recently on Health Link on Air radio about pelvic pain, a problem many women face. Pelvic pain that occurs suddenly could signal an emergency, such … Continue reading →

Posted in alumni, community, HealthLink on Air, women's health/gynecology | Tagged academic medical center, health care blog, health care social media, hospital blog, hospital social media, medical blog, pelvic pain, sexual abuse, SUNY, syracuse health care, syracuse hospital, university hospital, upstate medical, upstate university

Collected toys en route to Central New York children

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Amber Smith

Upstate students and employees gave Santa some help by collecting hundreds of toys during a recent toy drive sponsored by the College of Health Professions and coordinated by Linda Curry. The annual drive supports Toys for Tots, a joint project between … Continue reading →

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Surgical expertise at Upstate allows patients with pancreatic and liver cancers to stay in Syracuse

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Amber Smith

A liver cancer diagnosis used to come with little hope. “That’s changing,” says Dilip Kittur MD, chief of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery at Upstate. He began offering surgery to treat people with cancer of the liver, bile ducts, gallbladder and … Continue reading →

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Normal heart beat restored through ablation using stereotaxis

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Amber Smith

Doctors can prescribe medication to control irregular heartbeats, but many patients are opposed to a life-long prescription and the medication’s side effects. Instead, they prefer their heartbeat be restored to a normal rhythm. One way is through cardiac ablation, in … Continue reading →

Posted in community, health care, HealthLink on Air, heart/cardiovascular | Tagged academic medical center, health care blog, health care social media, hospital blog, hospital social media, medical blog, stereotaxis, syracuse health care, syracuse hospital, university hospital, upstate medical, upstate university, ventricular tachycardia, VT

Stay safe on the slopes; purchase ski helmets for $25

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Amber Smith

The trauma service at Upstate sells ski/snowboard helmets for $25. Call ahead (1-315-464-4773) to make an appointment to get yours between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. weekdays. “We like the wearer to be here so we can ensure proper fit … Continue reading →

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Simone Seward shares her healthy habits for Healthy Monday

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Amber Smith

Simone Seward MPH practices what she teaches. An instructor of public health and preventive medicine at Upstate, Seward has made the switch from salt to using more herbs and spices in her cooking. She is one of the “Healthy People” … Continue reading →

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