Upstate Health

07/24/2025

07/24/2025

A recent international study published in the New England Journal of Medicine shows exercise can boost survival rates in people who have colon cancer. Upstate exercise physiologist Carol Sames, PhD, explains how the study was conducted and the moves that cancer survivors can make to help reduce recurrence. https://www.upstate.edu/informed/2025/071725-sames-podcast.php

07/23/2025

Join us Wednesday August 6th at noon for part two of Dr. Burke's series on navigating menopause. Take a look below to see some of the comments received from part one of Dr. Burke's session. And if you aren't already registered for the series, click here to register for your Zoom link: https://upstate.zoom.us/meeting/register/-MpHgZ9lQFuNAgzjjbccbg
👏"This was super informative and very much appreciated. Looking forward to part 2"
👏This was an excellent presentation with very useful information.
👏"Dr. Burke did an excellent job. Looking forward to the next session. Thank you for offering this topic to the community."
👏"This was a very interesting and informative topic. I am looking forward to the 2nd presentation."

07/22/2025

Upstate Cancer Center and Living Beyond Breast Cancer are partnering to offer a free 4 part Breast Cancer Survivorship series held online. Topics covered will include coping with early menopause, managing long-term side effects, intimacy and self-care after breast cancer. The series starts Tuesday, August 5th at 5 PM.
Register for your Zoom link here: https://upstate.zoom.us/meeting/register/jJrlI7SORsy2xsb2TkUTEQ

What gives you strength when you're parenting through treatment or survivorship? Let us know in the comments.

Want to know more about what gives Klara Hartfiel strength? Read her blog at lbbc.org/blog

07/20/2025

Don't miss this week's HealthLink Seminar with Donna Varghese, MD, FACP from Upstate's Geriatrics Department to talk about healthy aging.
Register here for your Zoom link to the noon session: https://upstate.zoom.us/meeting/register/45yoU612SB-GIeqjKkeQCA

07/15/2025

This past weekend, Upstate pharmacist Sarah Soliman, PharmD — joined by her son, Omar, 11 — provided English and Arabic poison prevention information to those attending the St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Church’s Middle Eastern Festival in Syracuse.

07/10/2025

Upstate's chief of general obstetrics and gynecology discusses menopause, perimenopause, hormone levels, hormone replacement and related topics. https://www.upstate.edu/informed/2025/070825-burke-podcast.php

07/09/2025

☀️ Staying safe in the sun starts with simple habits! Here’s how to protect your family from harmful UV rays this summer:

🧢 Wear a hat with a 3-inch brim to shield your face, ears, and neck.

🕶 Choose sunglasses with at least 99% UV protection—kids need them too!

🕒 Avoid direct sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV rays are strongest.

🧴 Apply (and reapply) sunscreen regularly.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Teach your kids about sun safety—and lead by example!

07/09/2025

In case you missed part one of "Navigating Menopause" with Dr. Burke, the link to the recording is below! In this session, Dr. Burke shares helpful information on stages, symptoms, clears up common myths about hormone therapy and then spends time answer attendee questions!
Join us for the final session on Wednesday August 6th at noon
Recording: https://upstate.video.yuja.com/V/Video?v=13392825&node=57967256&a=211801760
Register for part two of the series (Aug 6): https://upstate.zoom.us/meeting/register/-MpHgZ9lQFuNAgzjjbccbg

07/08/2025

07/01/2025

Don't miss part 1 of 'Navigating Menopause' with Dr. Maureen Burke this Wednesday, July 2nd from Noon to 1 PM. The two sessions are open to anyone interested in the topic, or wondering about the stages and symptoms of menopause, latest treatment options, and what lifestyle changes can help improve comfort and quality of life. Register here for your Zoom link to join us online or receive the link to the recording later this week! https://upstate.zoom.us/meeting/register/-MpHgZ9lQFuNAgzjjbccbg