Upstate Health

08/04/2025

Don't forget to join us (and register if you haven't already) for the "Survivorship Series for Young People with Breast Cancer." Join us online at 5 PM, tomorrow, Tuesday August 5th for this free 4 part series held over the next 2 months with specialists from the Upstate Cancer Center and resources and materials from Living Beyond Breast Cancer. While the target audience is for women under 49 years old, any age can benefit from these sessions and are welcome. Register here: https://upstate.zoom.us/meeting/register/jJrlI7SORsy2xsb2TkUTEQ

07/30/2025

Zachary Vredenburgh, MD, assistant professor of orthopedic surgery at Upstate, shares how hip preservation surgery (as opposed to hip replacement surgery) can work for some patients, including those experiencing labral tears, hip impingement and hip dysplasia. https://www.upstate.edu/informed/2025/072425-vredenburgh-podcast.php

07/29/2025

In case you missed Dr. Varghese's seminar on Healthy Aging last week, we have the recording! It is filled with great information on what is considered normal aging, suggestions for daily routines and practices to integrate, when to get medical help and along with helpful resources!
Click here to view the recording: https://upstate.video.yuja.com/V/Video?v=13527171&node=58473257&a=126830558

07/28/2025

Unfortunately, the Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome support group needs to cancel today. The next online support group session will be Monday August 25th. Apologies for the change in schedule.

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!