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Dr. David Halleran, the surgeon who tried to save John Lennon’s life, recalls...
This memorial, donated by Naples, Italy, is located in "Strawberry Fields," the section of Central Park across from where Lennon lived with his wife, Yoko Ono. David Halleran MD was a third-year...
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Stay safe on the slopes; purchase ski helmets for $25
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...
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Upstate provides advanced care for severe frostbite
People who suffer severe frostbite often face amputation, but an interventional radiologist at Upstate offers specialized treatment that could change that. Dianbo Zhang MD uses the drug, tPA (tissue...
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What are you proud to know about Upstate?
Lisa Allen during the videotaping of her response to “What makes you proud to be part of Upstate?” “What makes you proud to be part of Upstate?” Thirty-eight employees and a longtime hospital volunteer...
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Precautions, as Syracuse heat rises to 100 degrees Fahrenheit
Photo by Kathleen Paice. Steve Adkisson RN, Upstate’s trauma outreach coordinator, talked with news media today as the heat rose to 100 degrees between 1 and 2 p.m. in Syracuse. Watch/read The...
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Electronic distractions create deadly epidemic
Trauma coordinator Steve Adkisson RN hopes to prevent injury through the “Let’s Not Meet by Accident” classes for high school students at Upstate. Photo by Susan Kahn. Central New York leads the state...
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6 important facts about concussions from Upstate’s Concussion Management Program
1. A concussion is a traumatic brain injury, usually with minimal consequences if it is handled properly. Symptoms may include confusion, disorientation, memory loss, slowed reaction times and extreme...
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Look Back at Summer: A Camping Trip for Burn Survivors
Some of the burn campers: Thomas Stevens, Adam Croman, Mitchell Dryer, Daniel Dryer, Alieshaia Rosinsky, husband-and-wife Upstate employees Jaclyn and Christopher Monahan, Soniece Crudup and Jonathan...
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Wearing purple brings awareness to domestic violence
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. People are wearing purple today (Wednesday, Oct. 17) to join the statewide “Shine the Light on Domestic Violence” campaign, organized by the New York State...
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Upstate emergency physicians provide medical care at Syracuse University...
At game time, Syracuse University’s Carrier Dome can contain 49,250 spectators — exceeding the population of many towns and villages. It becomes its own community, with a food supply, law enforcement,...
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Snowboarding puts wrists, spleen at risk
Snowboarders, especially young males, are at risk of injuring their arms and/or internal abdominal organs after a fall while snowboarding. Alison McCrone MD That’s the conclusion of a study in which...
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Upstate MD graduate was part of arm transplant surgery team
Lt. Commander Patrick Basile, MD, spoke at Upstate Jan. 30 about the double arm transplant he was involved in recently. Photo by Rich Whelsky. Patrick Basile, MD, agreed six months ago to lecture about...
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Syracuse media interview psychologist about Boston manhunt
Reporters interview Dr. Robert Gregory about the Boston manhunt. Photo by Kathleen Paice Froio. Dr. Robert Gregory, MD, talked with news reporters about the importance of verbalizing concerns about the...
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Syracuse Press Club awards Upstate writer, photographers
Photographer Susan Kahn and humor writer Jeff Kramer pose at the Syracuse Press Club awards banquet Saturday night. Photograph by Susan Keeter. Humorist Jeff Kramer. Upstate humor writer Jeff Kramer...
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Upstate announces major EMS training outreach in Cayuga County on eve of...
With the aid of a scissor lift, photographer Susan Kahn takes a group photograph of emergency responders and physicians in the parking lot at Upstate University Hospital’s Community Campus. Photo by...
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Safe Kids Night at NBT Bank Stadium takes place June 13
The Safe Kids Upstate New York Coalition, led by Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital, will host Safe Kids Night Thursday, June 13 at NBT Stadium when the Syracuse Chiefs take on the Toledo Mud Hens....
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Round Up of recent Upstate news and events
Upstate University Hospital offers the region’s only Level 1 trauma center and provides certification and continuing medical education programs to more than 700 EMS professionals annually. Upstate...
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First response after Hurricane Sandy: ‘I have to do what I can to help
After Hurricane Sandy hit New York and New Jersey last fall, Tim Kelly, 30, of North Syracuse knew he wanted to do something to help. He had friends living in that region, and the news footage of the...
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Saturday at the Fair: Free Bike Helmets!
Saturday will be a big day in the Upstate booth at the State Fair! Upstate will give away 800 free bike helmets beginning at 10 a.m. Medical professionals will make sure each helmet is fitted properly...
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Paramedic/author speaks about Sept. 11 attacks
Paramedic Steve Kanarian speaks about the book he wrote about his experiences after the Sept. 11 terror attacks at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7 at Upstate’s HealthLink location, 6333 State Route 298 in...
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