update...for health information, physician referral, and upstate medical university services, call...

16
A publication for the SUNY Upstate Medical University Community National Public Access Defibrillation study at 40 sites in Central New York For health information, physician referral, and Upstate Medical University services, call Health Connections at 464-8668 U P S T A T E In the Calendar Mini Medical School. 11/1. 7 to 9:15 p.m. Wsk. Hall, Medical Alumni Aud. See Upstate Calendar inside. Take Note Share Halloween with pediatric patients Upstate Medical University’s Child Life staff will take pediatric patients “trick-or-treating” to select hospital units on Tuesday morning, Oct. 31. Employees who would like to wear a cos- tume and visit the pediatric units on 4A or 8X may do so during scheduled times and with prior approval from the child life spe- cialists. Costumes should be sim- ple, familiar and friendly. Persons who wish to have their department or unit visited by the children or who would like to visit 4A and/or 8X should contact Samantha Cattaneo at 464-7543 by FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27. Researchers at SUNY Upstate Medical University, supported by a $298,000 federal grant, will partici- pate in a national two-year study to assess how the use of Automated External Defibrillators (AED) by trained volunteers com- pares to the use of CPR in responding to sudden car- diac arrests in public places. “This study will attempt to determine whether automatic external defibrillators used by trained volunteers in public places will lessen the num- ber of deaths associated with sudden cardiac arrest,” said the study’s principal investigator David Reed, M.D., assis- tant professor of emer- gency medicine at SUNY Upstate. Researchers will identify 40 locations across Central New York to participate in the study. Twenty sites will be selected at random for volunteers to be trained in the current standard of care, CPR. The remaining 20 sites will be equipped with AEDs and volunteers will be trained in their use as well as CPR. All train- ing in AED and CPR use will be conducted by per- sonnel from Upstate’s Department of Emergency Medicine. If someone suffers a cardiac arrest at a site equipped with AED, the trained volunteers will call 9-1-1 to request an ambu- lance and then begin using CPR and the AED while awaiting the arrival of an emergency medical team. If an individual suffers a cardiac arrest at a CPR site, trained volunteers will call 9-1-1 and begin administering CPR while awaiting arrival of an emergency medical team. “For purposes of our study we will follow these individuals through their hospitalization and for months after they are dis- charged to see whether there are differences in the health of those who were initially treated with an AED from those treated with CPR,” Reed said. OCTOBER 25 THROUGH NOVEMBER 8, 2000 update Participate in Upstate’s Community Giving Campaign Upstate Medical University’s Community Giving Campaign informa- tional packets are being distributed to all Upstate employees. These packets include information about a variety of health and human service agencies which need support. “We encourage every- one to look carefully through the information. Many people will find an agency that has helped them or loved ones through difficult times,” said Zanette Howe, Upstate’s campaign coordi- nator. Pledge cards should be returned to department representatives or to the Marketing Department, located at 250 Harrison Street, second floor. Individual pledges that are received by the Marketing Department no later than Friday, Dec. 1 will be eligi- ble to receive prizes. Prizes will be awarded on Dec. 8, Dec. 15 and Dec. 22. continued on page 6 continued on page 7

Upload: others

Post on 21-Jun-2020

1 views

Category:

Documents


0 download

TRANSCRIPT

Page 1: update...For health information, physician referral, and Upstate Medical University services, call Health Connections at 464-8668 UPST A T E In the Calendar Mini Medical School. 11/1

A publication

for the

SUNY Upstate

Medical University

Community

National Public AccessDefibrillation study at 40sites in Central New York

For health information, physician referral, and Upstate Medical University services, call Health Connections at 464-8668

U P S T A T E

In the CalendarMini Medical School. 11/1. 7to 9:15 p.m. Wsk. Hall,Medical Alumni Aud.

See Upstate Calendar inside.

Take Note

Share Halloweenwith pediatricpatients

Upstate Medical University’sChild Life staff will take pediatricpatients “trick-or-treating” toselect hospital units on Tuesdaymorning, Oct. 31. Employeeswho would like to wear a cos-tume and visit the pediatric unitson 4A or 8X may do so duringscheduled times and with priorapproval from the child life spe-cialists. Costumes should be sim-ple, familiar and friendly.Persons who wish to have theirdepartment or unit visited by thechildren or who would like tovisit 4A and/or 8X should contactSamantha Cattaneo at 464-7543by FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27.

Researchers at SUNYUpstate Medical University,supported by a $298,000federal grant, will partici-pate in a national two-yearstudy to assess how the useof Automated ExternalDefibrillators (AED) bytrained volunteers com-pares to the use of CPR inresponding to sudden car-diac arrests in publicplaces.

“This study willattempt to determinewhether automatic externaldefibrillators used bytrained volunteers in publicplaces will lessen the num-ber of deaths associatedwith sudden cardiacarrest,” said the study’sprincipal investigatorDavid Reed, M.D., assis-tant professor of emer-gency medicine at SUNYUpstate.

Researchers will identify40 locations across CentralNew York to participate inthe study. Twenty sites willbe selected at random forvolunteers to be trained inthe current standard ofcare, CPR. The remaining20 sites will be equipped

with AEDs and volunteerswill be trained in their useas well as CPR. All train-ing in AED and CPR usewill be conducted by per-sonnel from Upstate’sDepartment of EmergencyMedicine.

If someone suffers acardiac arrest at a siteequipped with AED, thetrained volunteers will call9-1-1 to request an ambu-lance and then begin usingCPR and the AED whileawaiting the arrival of anemergency medical team.

If an individual suffers acardiac arrest at a CPRsite, trained volunteers willcall 9-1-1 and beginadministering CPR whileawaiting arrival of anemergency medical team.

“For purposes of ourstudy we will follow theseindividuals through theirhospitalization and formonths after they are dis-charged to see whetherthere are differences in thehealth of those who wereinitially treated with anAED from those treatedwith CPR,” Reed said.

O C T O B E R 2 5 T H R O U G H N O V E M B E R 8 , 2 0 0 0

updateParticipate inUpstate’sCommunityGiving Campaign

Upstate MedicalUniversity’s CommunityGiving Campaign informa-tional packets are beingdistributed to all Upstateemployees. These packetsinclude information abouta variety of health andhuman service agencieswhich need support.

“We encourage every-one to look carefullythrough the information.Many people will find anagency that has helpedthem or loved onesthrough difficult times,”said Zanette Howe,Upstate’s campaign coordi-nator.

Pledge cards should bereturned to departmentrepresentatives or to theMarketing Department,located at 250 HarrisonStreet, second floor.Individual pledges that arereceived by the MarketingDepartment no later thanFriday, Dec. 1 will be eligi-ble to receive prizes. Prizeswill be awarded on Dec. 8,Dec. 15 and Dec. 22.

continued on page 6

continued on page 7

Page 2: update...For health information, physician referral, and Upstate Medical University services, call Health Connections at 464-8668 UPST A T E In the Calendar Mini Medical School. 11/1

calendarWednesday, Oct. 25Anesthesiology Grand Rounds.7 a.m. Wsk. Hall, MedicalAlumni Aud.

Otolaryngology andCommunication SciencesGrand Rounds. 7 to 8 a.m.University Hospital, Rm. 6500.

Human Resources Training andDevelopment Module. “ComeLearn About the New F1(Personnel Requisition) andPosition Questionnaire.” 9 to10 a.m. C.A.B., East Lounge.

Pediatric Grand Rounds. “Backto Sleep: Successes andChallenges.” Presenter:Rachel Y. Moon, MD,George WashingtonUniversity School ofMedicine and HealthSciences. 9:15 a.m. UniversityHospital, Rm. 6500.

Personal Safety AwarenessWeek Information Table. 11a.m. to 1:30 p.m. UniversityHospital, second floor lobby.

Health Sciences Library GuidedTour. Noon. Health SciencesLibrary, meet at the NewBook area.

Combined Infectious DiseasesConferences. “MeaslesOutbreaks: An Update.”Discussant: Dania Ali-Ahmad, Upstate MedicalUniversity. 4 p.m. UniversityHospital, Rm. 4505.

Neurology/Neurosurgery GrandRounds. Topic: Neurology.Noon. Marley EducationCtr., Sulzle Aud.

Upstate Medical University ArtGallery Open House. 2:30 to 4p.m. Health Sciences Library.

Welcome Reception for Dr.Michael Miller. 4 to 5:30 p.m.Wsk. Hall Addition, ninthfloor cafeteria.

Yoga Class. 5 to 6 p.m.University Hospital,

Cognitive Therapy Room.Call 464-4034 to register.

Health Seminar. “The ‘Dis-Ease’ of Living with aDisease.” Presenter: PeterCronkright, MD, UniversityHealth Care Manlius. 6 p.m.University Health CareManlius, 102 W. Seneca St.Call 464-8668 to register.

Mini Medical School. 7 to9:15 p.m. Wsk. Hall, MedicalAlumni Aud.

Thursday, Oct. 26Horizon Import Sale (featuringfashions by Perry Ellis,London Fog and DKNY). 8a.m. to 4 p.m. UniversityHospital, second floor lobby.

Conference. “NewApproaches to the Diagnosisand Treatment of Patientswith Substance Abuse andPsychiatric Disorders.” 8:15a.m. to 4:15 p.m. CarouselCenter Skydeck.

Urology Grand Rounds. 8 to 9a.m. University Hospital, Rm.6500.

Medical Grand Rounds.“Scintigraphic Techniques inthe Diagnosis of PulmonaryEmbolism and Deep VenousThrombosis.” Presenter:David Feiglin, MD, UpstateMedical University. 8:30 a.m.Wsk. Hall, Medical AlumniAud.

Urology Grand Rounds. “NewVaccine for Treatment ofAdvanced Prostate Cancer.”Presenter: Jonathan Simons,MD, Duke Medical Center. 9to 10 a.m. UniversityHospital, Rm. 6500.

Let’s Not Meet By Accident.Visiting School: Westhill HighSchool. 9:30 to 11 a.m.University Hospital,Emergency Department.

Personal Safety AwarenessWeek Information Table. 11a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wsk. Hall,ninth floor lobby.

Seminar. “The Impact ofOsteoporosis.” Presenter:Moe P. Schmitt, RN. Noon.Wsk. Hall, Rm. 103.Registration required. Call464-4304.

Grand Opening Celebration ofUpstate Medical University’snew art gallery. 2:30 - 4 p.m.Health Sciences Library,lobby. Everyone is welcome.

Friday, Oct. 27Horizon Import Sale. See 10/26Calendar listing.

Workshop. “MEDLINE onthe Web.” 11 a.m. to noon.Health Sciences Library (meetat the reference desk). Call464-4581 to register.

Obstetrics/Gynecology Grand Rounds. “DietaryAlternatives to HormoneReplacement Therapy: Whatthe PharmaceuticalCompanies Don’t Want Youto Know.” Presenter: SamuelL. Jacobs, MD, UMDNJ-RWJ Medical School. 7:30to 8:30 a.m. MarleyEducation Ctr., Sulzle Aud.

Film. “What Lies Beneath.”7:30 p.m. Wsk. Hall, MedicalAlumni Aud. Admission: $2 per person.

Saturday, Oct. 28Conference. “LeadershipSynergy: Leading,Influencing, and StayingEnergized in Your ClinicalSetting.” 9 a.m. to noon.Wyndham Syracuse. Call464-4278 for information.

Health Fair. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Institute for HumanPerformance. Sponsored byUpstate Medical Universityand WSYR/Clear Channels.

Personal Safety AwarenessWeek Information Table. 11a.m. to 1:30 p.m. UniversityHospital, second floor lobby.

Film. “What Lies Beneath.”See 10/27 Calendar listing.

Monday, Oct. 30Childbirth Education Class. 2 to4 p.m. Women’s HealthServices, UHCC, third floor.Call 464-2169 to register.

Yoga Class. 5 to 6 p.m.University Hospital, PhysicalTherapy Gym. Call 464-4034to register.

Tuesday, Oct. 31Let’s Not Meet By Accident.Visiting School: CatoMeridian. 9:30 to 11 a.m.University Hospital,Emergency Department.

Breastfeeding Class. 3 to 4:30p.m. Women’s HealthServices, UHCC, third floor.Call 464-2169 to register.

Wednesday, Nov. 1Anesthesiology Grand Rounds.7 a.m. Wsk. Hall, MedicalAlumni Aud.

Otolaryngology andCommunication SciencesGrand Rounds. 7 to 8 a.m.University Hospital, Rm. 6500.

Urology Grand Rounds. 8 to 9a.m. University Hospital, Rm.6500.

Surgical Grand Rounds. “TightRegulation of Blood Glucosein Diabetics. Presenter: PaulE. Knudson, MD, UpstateMedical University. 8 to 9a.m. Wsk. Hall, Rm. 103.

4th Annual Toxicology TeachingDay. University Sheraton Inn.Call 464-7078 for informa-tion.

Mothers of Donors (MOD)Squad Program. 11 a.m. to4:30 p.m. University

2

Page 3: update...For health information, physician referral, and Upstate Medical University services, call Health Connections at 464-8668 UPST A T E In the Calendar Mini Medical School. 11/1

U P S T A T E update 3

Hospital, EmergencyDepartment ConferenceRoom E2503.

Pediatric Grand Rounds. 9:15a.m. University Hospital,Rm. 6500.

Health Sciences Library Tour.See 10/25 Calendar listing.

Combined Infectious DiseasesConferences. 4 p.m.University Hospital, Rm. 4505.

Neurology and NeurosurgeryGrand Rounds. Topic:Neurosurgery. 4 p.m.University Hospital, Rm. 6500.

Yoga Class. 5 to 6 p.m.University Hospital,Cognitive Therapy Room.Call 464-4034 to register.

Mini Medical School. 7 to9:15 p.m. Wsk. Hall, MedicalAlumni Aud.

Thursday, Nov. 2Tour of the Culinary Institute ofAmerica. Lunch: 11:30 a.m.Tour: 2:30 p.m. Call 464-5606 for information.

Psychiatry Grand Rounds.“Psychiatric Aspects ofEpilepsy and its Borderland:Mood, Psychosis, andPersonality.” Presenter:Dietrich P. Blumer, MD,University of Tennessee.12:30 to 2 p.m. PBS building.

Friday, Nov. 3Obstetrics/Gynecology GrandRounds. 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.Marley Education Ctr.

Film. “The Perfect Storm.”7:30 p.m. Wsk. Hall, MedicalAlumni Aud. $2.

Saturday, Nov. 4Health Careers Open House.8:45 a.m. Wsk. Hall. Call464-4570 for more information.

Film. See 11/3 Calendar listing.

Sunday, Nov. 4Keuka Lake Holidays WineTour. Sponsored by theCAGB.

Film. “Thomas and theMagical Railroad.” 2 p.m.Wsk. Hall, Medical AlumniAud. Admission: $2.

Monday, Nov. 6Childbirth Education Class. See10/30 Calendar listing.

Art Fair. Features many pic-tures in all sizes selling atgreat prices. 9 a.m. to 5:30p.m. University Hospital, sec-ond floor lobby.

Seminar. “MammalianChromodomain Proteins.”Presenter: Prim Singh, PhD,Roslin Institute (Edinburgh).Noon. Wsk. Hall, Rm. 3212.Presented by Biochemistry &Molecular Biology.

Yoga Class. 5 to 6 p.m.University Hospital, PhysicalTherapy Gym. Call 464-4034to register.

Tuesday, Nov. 7Art Fair. 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. See11/6 Calendar listing formore information.

Let’s Not Meet By Accident.Visiting School: JamesvilleDeWitt High School. 9:30 to11 a.m. University Hospital,Emergency Department.

Breastfeeding Class. See 10/31Calendar listing.

Wednesday, Nov. 8Anesthesiology Grand Rounds.7 a.m. Wsk. Hall, MedicalAlumni Aud.

Art Fair. 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. See11/6 Calendar listing formore information.

Otolaryngology andCommunication SciencesGrand Rounds. 7 to 8 a.m.University Hospital, Rm.6500.

Surgical Grand Rounds.“Health Care Expendituresand Transplantation, anEthical Analysis.” Presenter:Frank Szmalc, MD, UpstateMedical University. 8 to 9a.m. Wsk. Hall, Rm. 103.

Human Resources Training andDevelopment Module. See10/25 Calendar listing.

Pediatric Grand Rounds. 9:15a.m. University Hospital,Rm. 6500.

Emergency Medicine GrandRounds. “COBRA/EMTALAUpdate.” Presenter: Peter J.Mariani, MD, UpstateMedical University. 11 a.m.to noon. Health SciencesLibrary, Rm. 318.

Faith & Values Forum.“Physician-Assisted Suicide.”Presenters: CharlaneWainwright, medical ethicistand Kathy FaberLandendoen, MD, UpstateMedical University. Noon.Wsk. Hall, Rm. 9295.

Health Sciences Library GuidedTour. See 10/25 Calendar list-ing.

Neurology and NeurosurgeryGrand Rounds. Topic:Neurology. 4 p.m. UniversityHospital, Rm. 6500.

Combined Infectious DiseasesConferences. 4 p.m. UniversityHospital, Rm. 4505.

Yoga Class. 5 to 6 p.m.University Hospital,Cognitive Therapy Room.Call 464-4034 to register.

Mini Medical School. 7 to9:15 p.m. Wsk. Hall, MedicalAlumni Aud.

Lecture. “Nurses WithoutBorders.” Presenter: MaryLightfine. 7:30 p.m. Wsk.Hall, Medical Alumni Aud.Call 464-5618.

Thursday, Nov. 95th Annual PsychopharmacologyConference. “The Difficult toTreat Psychiatric Patient.” 8a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CarouselCenter/Skydeck. Call 464-3105 for more information.

Urology Grand Rounds. 8 to 9a.m. University Hospital,Rm. 6500.

Sale of animal giftware forpeople. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.University Hospital, secondfloor lobby. Call 464-5606for more information.

Medical Grand Rounds.“Androgen Physiology andthe Pilosebaceous Unit.”Presenter, Mary GailMercurio, MD, University ofRochester. 8:30 a.m. Wsk.Hall, Room 1159.

Arts & Crafts Fair. 11 a.m. to 5p.m. C.A.B., lobby.

Friday, Nov. 10Obstetrics/Gynecology GrandRounds. 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.Marley Education Ctr., Sulzle Aud.

Humanistic Lecture Series.“When Bad Things Happento Good Doctors: TheHazards of MedicalPractice.” Presenter: JenniferDaniels, MD. Noon. Wsk.Hall, ninth floor auditorium.

Comedy Hour with the improvgroup, The Have Nots! 6:15p.m. C.A.B., lobby.Admission: $2.

Page 4: update...For health information, physician referral, and Upstate Medical University services, call Health Connections at 464-8668 UPST A T E In the Calendar Mini Medical School. 11/1

briefs S U N Y U p s t a t e M e d i c a l U n i v e r s i t y

4

Messages from the EmployeeAssistance Program

• Be sure to visit the new web page for Upstate’sEmployee Assistance Program. The site can be found onthe Upstate Medical University home page(www.upstate.edu), under the category of Faculty / Staff;Employee Resources.

• “Understanding the Cycle of Abuse” is the topic ofthe November flyer provided to all Upstate individuals byUpstate’s Employee Assistance Program. The flyers arebeing mailed to all departments for posting. Additionalcopies are available at the information desks at University Hospital and at Weiskotten Hall.

Health Careers Open House is Nov. 4Gregory L. Eastwood, M.D., president of SUNY Upstate and dean of theCollege of Medicine, accepts checks in the amount of $1,484.23 from ValerieSemeran (center), co-president of the Onondaga County Medical SocietyAlliance, and Joan Cincotta, president with the Alliance of the MedicalSociety of the State of New York. The money was presented by the Allianceto be used to benefit students in Upstate’s College of Medicine.

Psychopharmacology Conference isNov. 9

“The Difficult to Treat Psychiatric Patient” is the sub-ject of the 5th Annual Psychopharmacology Conference, tobe held Thursday, Nov. 9, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at theCarousel Center/Skydeck.

Sessions and presenters include: “The Difficult to TreatSchizophrenic Patient” by Ronald W. Pies, M.D., of TuftsUniversity School of Medicine; “The Difficult to TreatPersonality Disordered Patient” by Kenneth Silk, M.D., ofthe University of Michigan; “The Difficult to Treat BipolarPatient” by Andrew Stoll, M.D., of the Harvard MedicalSchool; “The Difficult to Treat Depressed Patient withComorbid Conditions” by Philip Ninan, M.D., of EmoryUniversity; “The Difficult to Treat PTSD Patient” byRandall Dean Marshall, M.D., of Columbia University;and “Recent Advances in ECT and Other Newer SomaticTreatments, (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation DeepBrain Stimulation)” by D. P. Devan M.D., of ColumbiaUniversity. CME credit hours will be offered.

Registration fee is $75; $60 fee for Upstate’s PsychiatryClinical Faculty; and free for Upstate’s PsychiatryResidents/Interns.

Call Kathy Himes at 464-3105 to register.

Health & Fitness Fair is Oct. 28Upstate Medical University/University Hospital, in

cooperation with Clear Channels, presents a Health &Fitness Fair, Saturday, Oct. 28, from 10 a.m. to2 p.m. in the Institute for HumanPerformance, 505 Irving Avenue.

The fair features more than 50exhibitors, health screenings,hands-on demonstrations andworkshops, door prizes andgiveaways and free parking.

For more information, call472-9797.

A free Health CareersOpen House will be heldSaturday, Nov. 4 from 8:45a.m. to noon in WeiskottenHall. Sponsored by theCollege of HealthProfessions and the Officeof Student Admissions, it isgeared to high school andcollege students, parents,counselors, teachers andcollege faculty and otherswho are interested in learn-ing more about the healthprofessions.

The following careerswill be highlighted: cardio-

vascular perfusion;cytotechnology; medicalimaging sciences; medicaltechnology; physical thera-py education; radiationtherapy; respiratory careand cardiorespiratory sci-ences; and nursing (bac-calaureate and master’sprograms only.)

There are no registra-tion fees or other chargesfor the open house.Individuals are encouragedto telephone 464-4570 toreserve a place.

Page 5: update...For health information, physician referral, and Upstate Medical University services, call Health Connections at 464-8668 UPST A T E In the Calendar Mini Medical School. 11/1

briefsS U N Y U p s t a t e M e d i c a l U n i v e r s i t y

U P S T A T E update 5

Conference on Senior Care Issues is set for Nov. 15The second annual Senior Care Marketplace will be

held Wednesday, Nov. 15 at the Sheraton University Hotel& Conference Center. It will feature keynote addresses byGene D. Cohen, MD, PhD, director of the Center for AgingHealth & Humanities at George Washington University inWashington, D.C.; and Thomas B. Okarma, PhD, MD,president and CEO, Geron Corporation, in Menlo Park,Calif., and former CEO of Applied Immune Sciences, Inc.Cohen will discuss creativity and aging, and Okarma, afaculty member at Stanford University School of Medicine,will speak on research breakthroughs in the human genomeproject and their effects on aging and life expectancy.

The conference features more than 25 presentations infive track areas, including residential/assisted living, skillednursing, marketing, financial, and clinical/educational.

Included in the financial track is “How to Survive theComing Healthcare Labor Crisis,” a presentation byMichael Weinholtz, CEO of Medimorphus.com, and CEOand president of Comp Health Inc., Salt Lake City.

Charles Fahey, monsignor and director of the Third AgeCenter at Fordham University in New York, will talk aboutethical issues and senior care as part of theresidential/assisted-living track. Other national speakersinclude Kevin Welch, CEO of SHC.com in Anacortes,Wash.; and Terry Kern, senior vice president of SunBridgeHealthcare Corporation in Albuquerque, N.M.

The conference is co-sponsored by University Hospitaland is targeted to financial executives, case managers, dis-charge planners, marketing managers, primary care physi-cians, healthcare professionals, community-based servicedirectors, geriatricians, executive directors, chief executiveofficers, chief financial officers, and chief operating offi-cers.

More information on the conference is available fromNancy Haus, conference coordinator for HealthcareInformation Provider Inc., at (315) 472-3104, ext. 106, orsee www.healthcareprovider.com.

dance

To benefit the Institute for Cardiovascular Research of Upstate Medical University

12thAnnual

Galafor

UpstateMedical

University

the Night Awaycoming...Saturday,

December 2

Page 6: update...For health information, physician referral, and Upstate Medical University services, call Health Connections at 464-8668 UPST A T E In the Calendar Mini Medical School. 11/1

S U N Y U p s t a t e M e d i c a l U n i v e r s i t ybriefs

6

The first two sites toparticipate in the study willbe Shoppingtown Mall inDeWitt and GreatNorthern Mall in Clay.Additional sites will bebrought into the study inthe coming months. “Inorder for the study to be asuccess, we have identifiedsites where large groups ofpeople gather, whether theybe at workout facilities,shopping centers, business-es or apartment complex-

es,” Reed said. In Onondaga County,

approximately 1,300deaths annually are attrib-uted to cardiovascular dis-ease. Many of these occuras a “sudden death” event,when the heart convertsfrom its normal pumpingrhythm, to a non-pumpingstate called ventricular fib-rillation. Individuals inthis rhythm can surviveonly up to 4-6 minutes,unless an intervention such

as CPR or early defibrilla-tion takes place. Survivalfrom cardiac arrest is large-ly dependent upon rapiddelivery of a defibrillatingshock to the victim, Reednoted.

The two-year study isfunded by the NationalHeart, Lung and BloodInstitute in collaborationwith the American HeartAssociation.

Syracuse is one of 24cities throughout North

America selected to partici-pate in the study.

A waiver of informedconsent has been approvedfor the study by Upstate’sInstitutional Review Board(IRB), allowing volunteersto do CPR or use AEDwithout the person’sinformed consent.

Questions regarding thewaiver of consent and com-munity notification processshould be directed to theIRB office at 464-4317.

Study continued from page 1

Jennifer Daniels, MD, to present nextHumanistic Lecture Nov. 10

Jennifer Daniels, MD,will present “When BadThings Happen to GoodDoctors: The Hazards ofMedical Practice” as partof the Humanistic LectureSeries sponsored by stu-dents from Upstate’sCollege of Medicine. Thelecture will be held Friday,Nov. 10 from noon to1 p.m. in the ninth floor

auditorium of WeiskottenHall. Dr. Daniels will dis-cuss her legal battle withNew York state over hertreatment of a diabeticpatient with alternativemedicine and the subse-quent closure of an impor-tant inner city Syracuseclinic. For more informa-tion and to help, call 315-491-7922.

“Harp Therapy” is topic of free seminar Nov. 15

Historically, the harp has been a symbol of relief andcomfort. Harp therapy involves bringing a small harp to aclient to promote stress reduction, soothe nerves and stim-ulate memory with live music.

Bambi Niles will lecture and play to give participants abetter understanding of the role that harp music can playin healing at a free health seminar titled “Harp Therapy”Wednesday, Nov. 15 at 6 p.m. at the University HealthCare Manlius, 102 W. Seneca Street, Manlius.

Register by calling Health Connections at 464-8668.Enrollment is limited. A light meal will be served.

Physician-Assisted Suicide is subjectof Faith & Values forum Nov. 8

“Physician-Assisted Suicide” is the topic of the nextFaith & Values Forum to be held Wednesday, Nov. 8 fromnoon to 1 p.m. in Room 9295, Weiskotten Hall. CharlaneWainwright, a medical ethicist and writer, and KathyFaber-Landendoen, MD, director of Upstate’s Center forBioethics & Humanities, will lead the discussion. Theforum is made possible by a grant from the Auxiliary toUpstate Medical University and is sponsored by theCooperative Campus Ministries Committee. Free pizza andsoda will be available.

Page 7: update...For health information, physician referral, and Upstate Medical University services, call Health Connections at 464-8668 UPST A T E In the Calendar Mini Medical School. 11/1

Look for related Community Giving Campaign articlesinside this issue of Update.

briefsS U N Y U p s t a t e M e d i c a l U n i v e r s i t y

U P S T A T E update 7

Community Giving Campaignkicks-off with the annual breakfast

The Community Giving Campaign 2000 Kick-offBreakfast held was held for department representativeson Wednesday, Sept. 27 in the Institute for HumanPerformance.

The program included a presentation of theCampaign 2000 information as well as an orientationfor department representatives.

This year’s campaign slogan is “Raisin’Participation!” Upstate employees, David Sikora,Debbie Marshall and Bonnie Miner, dressed as theCalifornia Raisins and distributed Raisinets while thesong “Heard it Through the Grapevine” played in thebackground.

The table centerpieces, made for the kick-off eventby Carol Mondi of the Department of Cell andDevelopmental Biology, were colorful and attractiveand included a creatively designed California raisin.

All Upstate individualsmay donate in one of twoways:

A)Unrestricted donation.Your donation will be divid-ed among the agencies affili-ated with the CommunityGiving Campaign.

B)Designateddonation(s). Your donationwill go directly to benefitthe specific agency(ies) youselect.

As a special incentive toget your pledge in early, twotickets to the UpstateMedical UniversityFoundation Gala, whichwill be held Saturday, Dec.2, will be awarded the weekof Nov. 13. Everyone whoreturns a pledge card to theMarketing Department byFriday, Nov. 10 with a dona-tion will be eligible to win.

Community Giving Campaign continued from page 1

Biostatistics Course offered beginning Oct. 30

William V. Delaney clinical professor of ophthalmol-ogy at Upstate Medical University, will present a biosta-tistics course consisting of four consecutive sessions atthe McGraw Library in the University Center for VisionCare, 550 Harrison Street, Suite 340.

Sessions begin Monday, Oct. 30 and will be heldfrom 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Residents or faculty who wish totake this course should contact Jacqueline LaFex at 464-5253. Prior notice is needed.

Pictured left to right: Bonnie Minor, David Sikora and DebbieMarshall.

Left to right: Patricia Carter and Susan DeRienzo of Laboratory AnimalResources and Maureen Kendall of Campus Public Safety attended theCommunity Giving Campaign Breakfast.

Page 8: update...For health information, physician referral, and Upstate Medical University services, call Health Connections at 464-8668 UPST A T E In the Calendar Mini Medical School. 11/1

Presented by: The Child Care Council ofOnondaga County, Inc. and TheConsortium for Children’s Services, Inc.Community Partners: Enable,University Hospital, WSYR and Y-94.

S U N Y U p s t a t e M e d i c a l U n i v e r s i t ybriefs

8

“The Industry Perspective” is topicof next research lecture Nov. 15

Art Solomonides, regional assistant director forSmithKline Beecham Pharmaceuticals, will present “TheIndustry Perspective” Wednesday, Nov. 15 in the MedicalAlumni Auditorium of Weiskotten Hall. Lunch will beserved at 11:45 a.m. in the Dean’s Conference Room inWeiskotten Hall. The lecture will follow at 12:15 p.m. inthe Medical Alumni Auditorium.

Solomonides will discuss investigator site selection andwhat industry looks for in selecting sites/investigators forclinical research. He will also address future industry per-spectives as well as concepts in reduction of clinical enroll-ment time.

The lecture is part of the “Hot Topics in Research”series sponsored by Upstate’s Clinical Trials Office (CTO)and the CTO Education Fund.

Faculty, students and staff who are interested in clinicalresearch from the industry perspective are welcome toattend. R.S.V.P.’s should be referred to Anita Carroll at464-5476.

A message from Campus SecurityUpstate Medical University is committed to assisting all

members of the Upstate community provide for their safetyand security. A copy of Upstate Medical University’s annu-al security report is available web athttp://www.upstate.edu/publicsafety/report.shtm. It canalso be obtained from the director of Public Safety atUpstate Medical University, 750 East Adams Street,Syracuse, New York, 13210 or by calling (315) 464-4134.This report includes statistics for the previous three yearsconcerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; incertain off-campus buildings or property owned or con-trolled by Upstate Medical University; and on public prop-erty within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from,the campus. The report also includes institutional policiesconcerning campus security, such as policies concerningalcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting ofcrime, sexual assault, and other matters.

T. Berry Brazelton, MD,one of the world’s leadingexperts on child development and parenting will be inSyracuse for two appearances.

two days can make a big difference

Friday, November 17

Strengthening Families throughParent/Professional Alliances

8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Radisson Plaza/Hotel Syracuse

For pediatricians, family practitioners, nurses,social workers, early development, educationand mental health professionals. Educationalcredits available.

Fee: $85. For more information, please call 315-446-1220

Thursday, November 16

An Evening with T. Berry Brazelton, MD

7 p.m.

Civic Center

For parents, parents-to-be, grandparents and other caregivers.

Tickets: $10 Civic Center Box Office & Ticketmaster locations.

Page 9: update...For health information, physician referral, and Upstate Medical University services, call Health Connections at 464-8668 UPST A T E In the Calendar Mini Medical School. 11/1

briefsS U N Y U p s t a t e M e d i c a l U n i v e r s i t y

U P S T A T E update 9

Flu vaccinations available to Upstate individualsIn preparation for the upcoming flu season, the Employee/Student Health Service will

offer free flu vaccination. Note: Initial vaccination efforts are being targeted for patient contact providers to

prevent staff from acquiring the virus and potentially infecting patients. Vaccinations for Upstate’s non-patient contact personnel will be available only on

those dates designated with (•) following the date (see schedule below). A valid campus identification card must be presented at the time of the vaccination.

DATE LOCATION ROOM NUMBER TIME

OCT. 25 (Wed.) (•) UH, 1st floor 1106 UH 6:30 am - 9:30 am

OCT. 25 (Wed.) ED./PM&R E2503 (ED conf. Rm) UH 1 pm - 3:30 pm

OCT. 26 (Thurs.) (•) Employee/Student Health 404E, Jacobsen Hall 12 pm - 2 pm

OCT. 26 (Thurs.) 7A/7B 7334 UH 7:30 am - 8:30 pm

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

OCT. 27 (Fri.) Pediatrics Inpatient 8324 (8X) UH 7 am - 8:30 am

3 pm - 4 pm

NOV. 1 (Wed.) Medicine Inpatient 6A - Rm. 6235A 7:30 am - 8:30 am

3 pm - 3:30 pm

NOV. 2 (Thurs.) 5A/5B 5102 UH 7:30 am - 8:30 am

3 pm - 4 pm

NOV. 2 (Thurs.) (•) Employee/Student Health 404E, Jacobsen Hall 9 am - 1 pm

NOV. 3 (Fri.) (•) Weiskotten Hall 9299 WSK 11:30am - 1 pm

NOV. 7 (Tues.) Medicine residents 6500 12 pm - 1 pm

NOV. 8 (Wed.) OR/PACU E5502 UH (OR conf.rm) 7 am - 9 am

NOV. 8 (Wed.) UHCC 4066, Peri. Center Conf. Room 11 am - 1 pm

NOV. 9 (Thurs.) CWB/ROC 319 8:30 am - 9:30 am

NOV. 14 (Tues.) Clark Tower -students only 1st floor meeting rm. 5 to 5:30 pm

NOV. 16 (Thurs.) (•) Weiskotten Hall 1st floor auditorium lobby 8 am - 12 pm

NOV. 21 (Tues.) (•) PDC, Liverpool staff lounge, 1st floor 8 am - 10 am

Additional clinics for Upstate’s non patient-contact personnel may be available at a later date depending on the availability of the vaccine.

For further information, please contact the Employee/Student Health Office at 464-4260.

Arts and CraftsFair Nov. 9

Mark your calendar forthe annual Arts & CraftsFair, Thursday, Nov. 9from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. inthe lobby of the CampusActivities Building.

The Fair is sponsoredby the Campus ActivitiesGoverning Board and theOffice of StudentActivities.

ThanksgivingCelebration onNov. 15

The CooperativeCampus MinistriesCommittee invites every-one to present a word ofthanks at its annualThanksgiving Celebration,Wednesday, Nov. 15 from3 to 4 p.m. (come whenyou can) in the UniversityHospital Chapel, locatedon the first floor lobby ofUniversity Hospital.

The informal, but valu-able event will be video-taped, then presented onthe patient TV channelthroughout the Thanksgiving/Holiday season.

To take part, call theChaplains’ office at 464-4687.

(Note: Donations ofcanned food for the needywill be accepted by theChaplains throughout theholiday season. The itemscan be delivered to theChaplains’ office, locatedoff the University Hospitallobby).

Page 10: update...For health information, physician referral, and Upstate Medical University services, call Health Connections at 464-8668 UPST A T E In the Calendar Mini Medical School. 11/1

S U N Y U p s t a t e M e d i c a l U n i v e r s i t ybriefs

10

Albanese named chair of orthopedicsurgery at SUNY Upstate

Stephen A. Albanese, MDhas been named chair of theDepartment of OrthopedicSurgery at Upstate MedicalUniversity. The appointmentwas made by Gregory L.Eastwood, M.D., president ofSUNY Upstate and dean ofthe College of Medicine.

Albanese has served onthe faculty of SUNY Upstatesince 1986; he was named afull professor in 1997. Hisresearch interests have beenprimarily related to pediatricorthopedics and have beenpublished in numerous journals, including “Ultrasound inMedicine and Biology” and the “Journal of OrthopedicResearch.”

As a member of the American Academy of OrthopedicSurgeons, Albanese chairs the committee that develops thenational orthopedic in-training examination, which isadministered to some 3,000 orthopedic residents annually.He is also active with the American Academy of Pediatrics,Orthopedic Section; and serves as chairman of the educa-tion counsel of the Pediatric Orthopedic Society of NorthAmerica. His clinical interests include pediatric orthope-dics and management of spinal deformities.

Albanese earned his medical degree in 1980 fromSUNY Buffalo and performed his residency at BuffaloGeneral Hospital and University Hospital in Syracuse. Heearned his undergraduate degree from Bucknell Universityin 1976.

Stephen A. Albanese, M.D.

Mothers of Donors (MOD) SquadProgram to be held Nov. 1

“The Mothers of Donors (MOD) Squad Program: ACollaborative Approach to Supporting Families in Crisis,”is the topic of the next program in the End-of-LifeContinuing Education Series, Wednesday, Nov. 1 from 11a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in University Hospital’s EmergencyDepartment Conference Room (E2503). The program willprovide information about organ donation from familymembers who have faced having to make end-of-life deci-sions.

Program presenters include Mothers of Donors EllenKulik, Ann Platler, Barb Kemp and Michele Lester.

Participants at this educational activity will describe thepurpose, history and design of the MOD Squad Program;discuss the organ donation process and ways of supportingfamilies in crisis; describe theories being used to promotebetter understanding of the nature of social support; anddiscuss the role of social support for families who facedeath

RN’s completing this learning activity will earn 1.2 con-tact hours from Upstate’s Institute for Continuing nursingEducation.

This program in the End-of-Life Series is presented bythe Finger Lakes Donor Recovery Network, in cooperationwith University Hospital’s Educational Support,Emergency, Critical Care, Pediatric and PerioperativeServices, and the Institute for Continuing NursingEducation.

Space is limited. Register by calling EducationalSupport Services at 464-5463.

Health Sciences Library is site of interactive display

The AAMC organization of student representativesfrom Upstate’s College of Medicine will present “DrawThe Line: An Interactive Display on Student Abuse,” fromMonday, Nov. 6 through Sunday, Nov. 19 in the lobby ofthe Health Sciences Library in Weiskotten Hall. Be sure tovisit this display that provides an opportunity for students,faculty, administrators and deans to respond to studentabuse issues.

Ross Research Lecture set for Nov. 30The 14th Annual Charles R. Ross, PhD Research Poster

Session will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 29and 30 in the Institute for Human Performance. Jeffrey M.Friedman, PhD, professor of Molecular Genetics at theRockefeller University and an investigator with the HowardHughes Medical Institute, will deliver the annual Charles R.Ross, PhD Research Memorial Lecture on Thursday, Nov. 30 at4 p.m. in the Medical Alumni Auditorium in Weiskotten Hall. Areception will follow.

Page 11: update...For health information, physician referral, and Upstate Medical University services, call Health Connections at 464-8668 UPST A T E In the Calendar Mini Medical School. 11/1

Great Art and Holiday Cheer...

...what more could you ask for?

The Center for Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders is proud to present our 2000 Holiday Cards,designed by our young patients, their family membersand friends.

You can send friends and family a little note of holidaycheer while supporting the Center for Children’sCancer and Blood Disorders at University Hospital.

Please take a few moments to order your cards.If there are no order forms with this poster,

please contact:

Mandy TrudellMonday-Friday 9 - 4464-6133 or e-mail: [email protected]

Please place your order as soon as possible. Deadline for orders isFRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10.

Thank you for your continued support.Have a healthy and happy holiday season!

This card was designed by Clarissa, age 9

About University Hospital’s Center forChildren’s Cancer and Blood Disorders

Our center is dedicated to providing stateof the art treatment for children withcancer and blood disorders. Care isdelivered in a setting designed to help thechild and family cope with a potentially lifethreatening illness. Fulfilling this missionrequires a skilled multidisciplinary teamwhich draws on the resources of thepediatric medical and surgical communities.

Our center is the major referral centerserving a 20 county area from theCanadian border to northern Pennsylvaniasince 1970. The center provides consultativeservices, diagnostic testing, and treatmentfor children with various malignanciesand for children with hematologicabnormalities including anemia,neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, hemophilia,and sickle cell disease. Presently, nearly700 children are served by this center.Each year, 50 to 60 new patients arereferred for evaluation and treatment.

Our center is a member of the Children’sOncology Group (COG), a nationalorganization of hospitals that specialize inthe treatment of childhood malignancies.COG is recognized as a leader in thedevelopment of effective protocols totreat children with cancer. As a memberof COG, our center has access to thelatest therapies for children with cancer.

Page 12: update...For health information, physician referral, and Upstate Medical University services, call Health Connections at 464-8668 UPST A T E In the Calendar Mini Medical School. 11/1

Ten children received honorable mentions for theirdesigns. These children received a Götz Play doll, personal-ly autographed by Anke Götz-Beyer.

Receiving honorable mention for their designs were:• Alexandra Decker (Moses DeWitt Elementary School)

(American Indian doll design);• Alyssa Downey (St. Rose of

Lima Elementary School) (dollrepresenting Kenya);

• Alicia Brown (Elm StreetElementary School) (dolldesigned like her little brother);

• Shaina Pleeter (One SchoolLane) (doll representing NewYork state);

• Larissa Warcup (CiceroElementary School) (bouquet-car-rying doll);

• Matthew Varga (Palmer ele-mentary School) ( hockey-playingdoll);

• Kimberly Matthews (home-schooled) (doll depicting love andhappiness);

• Caitlin Vincent (home-schooled) (doll depicting Tiesan,the favorite daughter of EmperorHirshito);

• Allison Garwood (WellwoodMiddle School) ( sophisticateddoll); and

• Amanda Hamlet(McNamara Elementary

School)(candy striper doll).Proceeds from the 2000 CNY

Design a Dream Doll contest benefit the communitythrough the Auxiliary’s “We Have a Little Emergency”(WHALE) car seat and helmet identification program.

The 2000 CNY Design a Dream Doll Committee mem-bers were: Mary Hodinger, Heidi Smith, Virginia Brennan,Charles Calligaris, Kathleen Clark, Denise Farrell,Maureen Goodman, Anne Kincella, Emma McDonald,Deborah Meech, Robert Ohrablo, and Doretta Royer.

S U N Y U p s t a t e M e d i c a l U n i v e r s i t ybriefs

12

Sara Pudney, a nine-year old student from St. DanielsElementary School in Syracuse, has been named the grandprize winner of the Auxiliary to Upstate MedicalUniversity’s 2000 CNY Design a Dream Doll contest. Theofficial announcement was made at the 2000 CNY Designa Dream Doll Contest Premiere Party, held Oct. 15 at theSyracuse Wyndham.

Sara’s “dream doll” design hasbeen manufactured into a signed,collectible vinyl doll by GötzPuppenfabrik in Germany. A limit-ed number of this Götz doll isavailable for local sale through theAuxiliary to Upstate MedicalUniversity. The doll will be retiredby Götz following the completionof sales.

The first-ever CNY Design aDream Doll Contest was spon-sored by the Auxiliary to UpstateMedical University, Götz Dolls andthe Syracuse Crunch Hockey Club.As the grand prize winner, Sara,received the winning doll, person-ally autographed by Anke Götz-Beyer, doll artist and president ofGötz Dolls.

Sara named her dream doll“Rainbow” because she believesthe world should live in peace.“That is what her peace necklacestands for,” said Sara.

The 2000 CNY Design aDream Doll contest gave CentralNew York children aged 7 through12 the opportunity to design their own dream doll and towrite a biography about their doll. The winning designwould be manufactured into a limited-edition Götz col-lectible doll.

“We never expected the overwhelming number ofentries received from children who live within UpstateMedical University’s 15-county service area. We receivedmore than 500 entries thanks to the efforts of parents andof school personnel,” said Auxilian and contest co-chairHeidi Smith.

Sara Pudney named Grand Prize winner of the Auxiliary to Upstate MedicalUniversity “2000 CNY Design a Dream Doll Contest”

Sara Pudney holds her winning Götz doll design “Rainbow.”

Page 13: update...For health information, physician referral, and Upstate Medical University services, call Health Connections at 464-8668 UPST A T E In the Calendar Mini Medical School. 11/1

U P S T A T E update 13

Purchase your

Available only while supplies last. “Rainbow” will be retired byGötz Dolls upon completion of sales.

Meet RainbowRight out of the 1960’s, Rainbow is a 17” soft-body, vinylGötz doll. Her light blue eyes hidden behind very cool specs,open and close. Her long blond hair is held in place with aheadband and two tiny braids. Rainbow’s hair is rooted —giving it the ability to withstand vigorous brushing. Rainbow’ship-hugging flared jeans are accented with tie-dyed ribbonsaround the cuffs to perfectly match her headband. A peacesign necklace and sandals, along with a groovy tie-dyed shirtcompletes the ensemble. Rainbow wants everyone to live in“peace and harmony.” She is the perfect addition to a child’sdoll collection and a “must have” for doll collectors.

Priced to pleaseThis Götz Doll exclusive is favorably priced at only $99.50plus tax, payable in four convenient monthly installments of$26.62. As your assurance of authenticity, each Rainbow doll features the Götz signature. Proceeds from sales benefitthe community through the Auxiliary to Upstate MedicalUniversity’s “We Have a Little Emergency” car seat and helmet identification program.

Yes! Please accept payment for my Rainbow doll.

Name ___________________________________________________________________________________________

Address__________________________________________________________________________________________

City ____________________________________ State________________________________ Zip ________________

Enclosed is my full payment of $106.47 ($99.50 plus tax). (Checks should be made payable to Auxiliary to Upstate Medical University.) (Please do not send cash through the mail.)

Please accept my first of four installments of $26.62 toward "Rainbow". I understand that I will be billed for three additional installments and that I will receive Rainbow following the final payment.

Please charge my credit card: Visa Master Card

Signature _________________________________ Card Number ________________________ Exp. Date _________

Act now!

limited edition,signed GötzRainbow doll.

Page 14: update...For health information, physician referral, and Upstate Medical University services, call Health Connections at 464-8668 UPST A T E In the Calendar Mini Medical School. 11/1

The Community Giving Campaign was created by a group of your co-workers to give us a coordinated opportunity to support worthy causes.

l STATE EMPLOYEES may contribute through the State Employees Federated Appeal (SEFA) designated agencies.

l RESEARCH FOUNDATION EMPLOYEES may contribute through the United Way, Upstate Medical University Foundation and/or Community Health Charities.

You can choose to donate in one of two ways:1) UNRESTRICTED DONATION. Your donation will be divided among the agencies affiliated with the Community Giving Campaign.

2) DESIGNATED DONATION(S). Your donation will go directly to benefit the specific agency(ies) you select.

How Can I Give?Pledge cards are included in the Community Giving Campaign information packets.

Turn in your pledge card by December 1 to be eligible for prizes!

STATE EMPLOYEES PLEDGE FORMRESEARCH EMPLOYEES PLEDGE FORM

GivingC O M M U N I T Y

I wish to contribute to the following (please check one or more): METHOD OF CONTRIBUTION :

❑ United Way ❑ Payroll Deduction ❑ $20 ❑ $15 ❑ $10 ❑ $5 ❑ $3 ❑ Other $ ______ X _26_ = $ ______________

❑ Cash ❑ Check (Make check payable to United Way) (Total enclosed $ _________ )

❑ Upstate Medical ❑ Payroll Deduction ❑ $20 ❑ $15 ❑ $10 ❑ $5 ❑ $3 ❑ Other $ ______ X _26_ = $ ______________University Foundation ❑ Cash ❑ Check (Make check payable to United Way and fill out green Upstate Foundation Card) (Total enclosed $ _________ )

❑ Community Health Charities ❑ Payroll Deduction ❑ $20 ❑ $15 ❑ $10 ❑ $5 ❑ $3 ❑ Other $ ______ X _26_ = $ ______________

❑ Cash ❑ Check (Make check payable to Community Health Charities) (Total enclosed $ _________ )

TOTAL CONTRIBUTION: $ _________________________

Agency Code ID Number Social Security No. First Name MI Last NameSUNY Upstate Medical University Research Foundation Community Giving Campaign

I hereby authorize the Research Foundation to deduct the amount indicated above from each paycheck during the 20___ Campaign.

Signature Date

Copy #1 Payroll (White) Copy #2 United Way (Pink) Copy #3 Community Health Charities (Yellow) Copy #4 Employee (Blue)

# Pay periods/year Annual Payroll Deduction

# Pay periods/year Annual Payroll Deduction

# Pay periods/year Annual Payroll Deduction

All gifts are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Thank you for your support.

I designate all or part of my gift to the(se) agency(ies), federation(s), orcommunity(ies). (See codes on the back of this pledge card and theattached Upstate Medical University Foundation Card.)Code# Total Amount $______________________ ________________________________________ __________________

C A M P A I G N

Page 15: update...For health information, physician referral, and Upstate Medical University services, call Health Connections at 464-8668 UPST A T E In the Calendar Mini Medical School. 11/1

Your co-workers encourage you to support the agencies of your choice.

Ginny Westmiller, director, Payrollvolunteer, Girls, Inc. of Central New York

“I donate my time and moneybecause it is important that ourcommunity has organizationssuch as Girls, Inc. of CNY. Theyprovide services that familiesneed such as quality child careand after-school programs.

It’s exciting to support organiza-tions like Girls, Inc., because theydo such a great job taking care ofour community’s children.”–Ginny Westmiller

“There are simple ways to help others.

Some of the Rape Crisis Center’s donations go to purchase sweat suits

for our clients.

Frequently, the clothing of rape victimsneeds to be kept as evidence. Thatmeans that, after the attack, policequestioning, and emergency room

exam, victims of rape are left witheither hospital gowns or thin scrubs

to wear home. The sweat suits are asimple–and warm–solution.”

–Marcia Bellinger

Marcia Bellinger, senior laboratory technologist,Cytogenetics; 15-year volunteer, Rape Crisis Center

Sharon Putney, administrative assistant, ClinicalPathology

“Hospice brought comfort to our home–pain relief for my father and emotional support for all of us–during my father’s last days.

I’m grateful that there are so many organizations like Hospiceproviding invaluable services to our community.”–Sharon Putney

“Sickle cell disease affects over 100children and adults in our community.This chronic, often disabling disorder

can cause life-long anemia, debilitat-ing pain, and multiple organ damage.

Our patients receive the most up-to-date medical therapy and psychosocial

support, but we’d like to do more.

Your contribution helps us provide essential services and educational

materials for those affected by this terrible disease.”

–Steve Dubansky, MD

Center, front: Steve Dubansky, MD, director,Children’s Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center; back row,left: Phyllis Bazen, RN, NP-C, Dept. of Medicine andfounder, Sickle Cell Disease support group; back row,right: William J. Williams, MD, professor ofMedicine. Shown with patients who either have sicklecell disease or carry the trait.

GivingC O M M U N I T Y

C A M P A I G N

Page 16: update...For health information, physician referral, and Upstate Medical University services, call Health Connections at 464-8668 UPST A T E In the Calendar Mini Medical School. 11/1

in the spotlight...

Upstate Update is published bythe Marketing and UniversityCommunications Department atSUNY Upstate Medical University. To submit news or calendar items,contact editor Doretta Royer, Rm. 205, 250 Harrison Center, 464-4836; email: royerd.

Printed by Upstate MedicalUniversity Duplicating and PrintingServices.

Submission deadline for the 11/8 — 11/22 issue is MONDAY, OCT. 30, 2000.

S U N Y U p s t a t e M e d i c a l U n i v e r s i t y

Reception for Dr. MichaelW. Miller October 25

All members of the Upstatecommunity are invited to a wel-coming reception for Dr. MichaelW. Miller, new Chair of theDepartment of Neuroscience andPhysiology. The reception willbe held Wednesday, Oct. 25from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in theWeiskotten Hall Ninth FloorCafeteria. It will be hosted byPresident Gregory L. Eastwoodand Provost and Vice Presidentfor Academic Affairs Kenneth L.Barker.

Mark your calendarThe 8th Annual Clinical

Campus Research PosterSession will be held on ThursdayNov. 16 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. inthe Keeler Building Gymnasiumon the Binghamton PsychiatricCenter campus.

Art Gallery grand openingcelebration is Oct. 26

Be sure to attend the grandopening celebration of theUpstate Medical University artgallery, located in the lobby ofthe Health Sciences Library, onThursday, Oct. 26 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Refreshments will beserved.

Reservations are beingaccepted for the tour of theCulinary Institute ofAmerica at Hyde Park, totake place Thursday, Nov.2. The fee is $65 per per-son and includes an exquis-ite meal at the Institute’sAmerican BountyRestaurant, bus transporta-tion and tour of the

Institute. The bus leaves at6:30 a.m. fromShoppingTown, DeWitt.Call the Auxiliary Office at464-5606 to reserve a seator for more information.Reservations must bemade by Tuesday,Oct. 31.

Tour the Culinary Institute of America on Nov. 2

Note: Contact the Human Resources Department for address corrections or to be deleted or added to the Update mailing list.

Just in time for your holiday shopping

The Auxiliary to Upstate Medical University will sponsor:• The Horizon Import sale will include fleece blankets, pants and pullovers at great

prices. Merchandise in regular and plus sizes will be available. The sale will be heldThursday and Friday, Oct. 26 and 27 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the second floor lobby of

University Hospital. • The Arks-n-Barks sale of animal gift-

ware for people will be held Thursday, Nov.9 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in UniversityHospital’s second floor lobby. Gift itemsinclude: mouse pads, cookie jars, framed art-work, pet placemats and more.

• Pictures available in all sizes and to besold for great prices will be available at theArt Fair, to be held in University Hospital’ssecond floor lobby. The fair will be held:Monday, Nov. 6 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.;Tuesday, Nov. 7 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.; andWednesday, Nov. 8 from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Call the Auxiliary Office at 464-5606 with questions.