Upstate Trauma

11/15/2025

Upstate Trauma was proud to attend the NYS Vital Signs Conference in Syracuse. A valuable chance to learn emerging EMS trends and strengthen the connection between pre-hospital care and trauma care in our region.

We even ran into Clinical Educator and TNCC Course Director Teresa Burke, pictured in front of Squad 51!

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11/14/2025

Upstate Trauma proudly attended the National Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP) Conference, an event hosted by the American College of Surgeons to advance trauma care through data-driven performance improvement, education, and collaboration among trauma centers nationwide.

Pictured is Miranda Wasilenko, Trauma Registrar, presenting a poster she authored titled “All on the Same Page: A Team-Based Model to Improve Registry Inter-Rater Reliability and Abstraction Quality.”

This project highlights Upstate’s commitment to continuous quality improvement and excellence in trauma data accuracy and team collaboration

11/13/2025

11/07/2025

🩸 Stop the Bleed Training – Cassville Fire Department

Our Trauma Injury Prevention Coordinator wrapped up the day by leading a Stop the Bleed training at the Cassville Fire Department, joining EMT/CIC Diane Howe’s NYS Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Course as a guest lecturer.

Students actively engaged with hands-on skills and asked insightful questions about managing penetrating trauma and the critical actions that can save lives.

A big thank-you to the Cassville Fire Department and Diane for inviting Upstate Trauma to be part of this important education—empowering our future first responders to act with confidence when every second counts! ⏱️🩸



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11/06/2025

🚗 Let’s Not Meet By Accident – Hamilton College Edition!

This afternoon, Upstate Trauma and the Safe Kids Upstate NY Coalition partnered to bring the Let’s Not Meet By Accident program to Hamilton College. 🎓

Students from across all class years—many of whom serve as designated drivers for their peers—learned about the real consequences of distracted driving and how to stay focused behind the wheel.

The session also highlighted important pedestrian safety lessons, including the “Spot the Tot” initiative to remind drivers to check for small children before backing up. 👶🚦

We’re grateful for Hamilton College’s commitment to safety and for helping us create safer roads and communities across Central New York! 💛

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10/28/2025

Welcome to the Trauma Team! 🎉

We’re thrilled to welcome Erica Buck as our new Administrative Assistant for the Trauma Program at Upstate University Hospital!

Erica brings valuable experience from Pediatrics, the Cancer Center, and Interventional Radiology — along with a true passion for helping others and keeping things running smoothly. Outside of work, she enjoys crafting and spending time with her family, including her dog and cat 🐾.

We’re so grateful to have Erica join our trauma family — welcome aboard! 💙



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10/25/2025

🚨 Trauma-Informed. Ready to Respond. 🩺

This week another Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) was successfully completed at Upstate University Hospital! Our nurses continue to sharpen their lifesaving skills and trauma expertise — ensuring the highest standard of care for every patient, every time.

👏 A big thank you to all our dedicated participants and instructors for their commitment to trauma excellence. And a special shout-out to Clinical Educator Teresa Burke for her outstanding leadership in directing these courses and supporting our nurses in advancing trauma care education!



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10/24/2025

10/23/2025

🌿 Join Our Virtual Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention Classes! 🌿

Did you know that Tai Chi can help increase strength, improve balance, reduce stress, and even prevent falls?
Medical studies show Tai Chi relieves pain and improves quality of life for people living with arthritis — but you don’t need to have arthritis to participate!

🗓️ Class Schedule:
Days: Mondays and Thursdays
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Dates: January 26 – March 19, 2026

Location: 💻 Online Zoom Classes

This free 8-week program (16 sessions) is open to adults 18 years and older living in Onondaga County.
👉 Register today: https://www.upstate.edu/rsvp/register.php?eventid=1755713735547&emp=r

or email Livinghealthy@Upstate.edu for more information.

Let’s move, breathe, and build strength together — all from the comfort of home! 💪🧘‍♀️



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10/22/2025

Upstate Trauma proudly hosted another Stop the Bleed course at Upstate Oasis in East Syracuse, training more than 30 community members in lifesaving hemorrhage-control skills. 🩹

Participants shared overwhelmingly positive feedback, calling the instructors “excellent” and the session “extremely informative and beneficial.” We love hearing that our community feels more confident and prepared to act in an emergency.

A special thank you to the healthcare students from OCM BOCES for attending and taking an active role in building a safer community. 👏

Together, we’re empowering Central New Yorkers to save lives—because when seconds count, bystanders can make a difference.



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10/20/2025

Upstate Trauma is proud to bring Stop the Bleed training to the Onondaga Free Library tonight! Thank you to our community members who joined us and took the time to learn these life-saving skills.

A huge shoutout to our instructors, Cathy Narcavage-Bradley and Liz Sapio, for their passion and ongoing commitment to educating and empowering our community. Because of you, more people are prepared to act when it matters most. 💙



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10/20/2025

Upstate Trauma and Upstate Nursing Education are proud to share that our first Trauma Nursing Advanced Course (TNAC) at Upstate University Hospital is officially complete! 🚑✨

In this intensive course, trauma nurses from across New York State came together to sharpen their skills through advanced trauma education, hands-on learning, and immersive clinical decision-making—strengthening our statewide trauma network and elevating patient care.

To all of the TNAC participants—congratulations! Your dedication to advancing trauma care has a direct impact on the lives we serve.

Thank you to the ENA for choosing Upstate to host this fantastic course!

👉 We even had some special guests stop by during the class—check out the photos below!



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