Upstate Transplant

03/17/2026

Why Sleep and Stress Reduction Matter for Kidney Health

Getting enough rest and managing stress are important parts of taking care of your kidneys.

😴Quality sleep helps your body repair itself, balance hormones, and support healthy blood pressure—all of which protect kidney function.

🧘🏽‍♀️Reducing stress can help lower blood pressure, improve blood sugar control, and reduce strain on your kidneys over time.
Simple steps that may help:

• Aim for consistent sleep each night

• Create a calming bedtime routine

• Take breaks and practice stress‑relief activities you enjoy

• Reach out to your healthcare team if stress or sleep problems persist

Taking care of your mind and body supports your kidneys too. Small changes can make a meaningful difference.

03/17/2026

A little green for a whole lot of heart💚🍀 The Upstate Transplant Team is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in style!

03/16/2026

💍Join us in celebrating and congratulating Tanya Ippolitio!

We’re excited to share that our Transplant Financial Coordinator, Tanya Ippolitio, will be getting married!

Please join us in wishing Tanya and her fiancé a beautiful wedding and a lifetime of love and happiness.

Congratulations, Tanya!

03/16/2026

💚Healthy Lifestyle Habits for Kidney Protection

Taking care of your kidneys starts with everyday choices. These healthy habits can help support kidney health:

• Manage your blood pressure
• Take your medicines exactly as prescribed
• Keep regular doctor appointments with your healthcare team
• Work toward a healthy weight
• Reduce stress when you can
• Stay physically active in ways that feel right for you
• Get good rest and enough sleep
• Quit smoking or seek support to help you quit
Small steps can make a big difference over time. You’re not alone—your healthcare team is here to support you.

To learn more visit
https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/community-health-outreach/national-kidney-month

03/16/2026

03/16/2026

✨Gratitude turns what we have into enough. ✨

The transplant journey is built one milestone at a time. Today, we celebrate progress, strength, and the incredible patients and families who make this community so special.

03/14/2026

What a great night! 🏒

The Upstate Transplant Center had an amazing time at Upstate University Hospital Night with the Syracuse Crunch.

Thank you to all the donors, recipients, patients, and staff who came out to celebrate with us—we loved sharing the evening with such an incredible community!

03/12/2026

March 12 is World Kidney Day when we honor the entire kidney community, from patients and living donors to families and loved ones. Please make your World Kidney Day gift now and help us move closer to a future with healthier kidneys for all: https://bit.ly/4qZoE3k

03/11/2026

Join Us in the !

Every day, organ donors and transplant recipients inspire us with their strength, hope, and resilience. At the Upstate Transplant Center, we are proud to honor their stories and raise awareness about the life-changing impact of organ donation.

What is the ?
The challenge encourages our community to take 850 steps, 850 seconds, or complete a meaningful activity inspired by the more than 850 people in New York currently waiting for a life-saving organ transplant. Every step brings awareness—and every share brings hope.

How You Can Participate:
• Choose your “850” challenge
• Take a photo or short video
• Share it on social media using
• Tag the Upstate Transplant Center so we can celebrate with you

Together, we can spark conversations, honor donors, support recipients, and inspire others to register as organ donors.

Are you ready to take the challenge?
Let’s walk, move, create, and uplift—850 steps at a time.

To learn more, visit: https://www.asn-online.org/nationalkidneymonth/

03/09/2026

🌱Breathe In Hope, Breathe Out Stress

To our incredible kidney transplant community:

Your journey has taken strength, courage, and resilience that many will never fully see—yet you live it every day.

Stress can show up unexpectedly: in the quiet moments, during follow‑ups, or even when you’re feeling your best. But here’s a reminder you deserve to hear:

You are not defined by stress — you are defined by every moment you choose to keep going.

When the world feels heavy, try to pause and give yourself a little grace:

Take one deep breath.
Let your shoulders drop. Feel your body ground itself.

Take one small break.
A few minutes of quiet, a short walk, or a warm cup of tea can reset your whole day.

Take one step at a time.
Healing isn’t measured in miles—it’s measured in moments of compassion for yourself.

Remember, stress doesn’t mean you’re failing. It means you’re human. And every effort you make to care for your mind and body is a victory worth celebrating.

03/06/2026

Congratulations, team, on being Magnet re‑certified! Your dedication, excellence, and commitment to high‑quality patient care continue to set the standard. Thank you for everything you do each day.