Upstate Trauma

04/10/2026

April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month!

Distracted driving puts lives at risk every day. Stay focused and help keep our roads safe.

Simple ways to reduce distractions while driving:
• Put your phone away. No texting, calling, or scrolling
• Use hands-free features if needed
• Limit passengers and keep noise levels down
• Set your GPS before you start driving
• Avoid eating or drinking behind the wheel
• Get enough rest before driving
• Lead by example and encourage others to drive distraction-free

Eyes on the road. Hands on the wheel. Your life depends on it.


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04/09/2026

It’s Public Health Week and Upstate Community Hospital put on another wonderful event to highlight departments who support community health initiatives.

Two of our fantastic Stop the Bleed instructors, Janette Garlock Miller and Liz Sapio, are seen below in the images showing attendees a preview of what Stop the Bleed is all about while representing Upstate Trauma and the Safe Kids Upstate NY Coalition.

Thank you as well to our Trauma Program Administrative Assistant, Erica Buck, for supporting the event by selling trauma t-shirts.

Lastly, great work to Beth Sellers for organizing this fantastic event.



Upstate Nursing Upstate Medical University Safe Kids Upstate NY Coalition

04/03/2026

Upstate Pediatric Trauma and Safe Kids Upstate NY Coalition hosted a Stop the Bleed training last Friday in Setnor Hall for high school students from the City of Syracuse.

These students spent part of their spring break learning how to recognize and respond to life-threatening bleeding. They were engaged, asked great questions, and quickly built confidence in skills that save lives!



Upstate Medical University Upstate Nursing

04/03/2026

Upstate Trauma was proud to return for the second year in a row to provide Stop the Bleed training to Upstate University’s PA students.

This was a fantastic group of future providers who were highly engaged and eager to learn life-saving hemorrhage control techniques. It is always encouraging to see the next generation of clinicians building the skills and confidence needed to respond in emergencies.

Thank you for welcoming us back—we appreciate the opportunity to be part of your training!



Upstate Medical University Upstate Nursing Upstate Medical University College of Health Professions

03/31/2026

A day late, but still worth saying.

Happy Doctors Day to our incredible trauma surgeons and residents- this group is something special. The level of commitment you bring every day goes far beyond what most people ever see. Long hours, tough calls, and the kind of pressure that doesn’t let up -but you continue to show up with focus, skill, and real compassion for patients and families in their worst moments.

What you do doesn’t just impact our hospital- it matters to this entire region. People rely on you at their most vulnerable, and you deliver in ways that are both technically exceptional and deeply human.

From everyone here at Upstate Trauma, we are Grateful to work alongside you and see firsthand the difference you make every single day. Thank you!

Upstate Medical University

03/26/2026

Upstate proudly conducted another successful Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)!

Over two days (March 25–26, 2026), Upstate nurses participated in this nationally recognized course designed to strengthen trauma assessment, critical thinking, and lifesaving interventions.

This course combines hands-on skills, evidence-based practice, and real-world application to ensure nurses are prepared to deliver high-quality trauma care when it matters most.

👏 A huge thank you to our participants and instructors for their dedication to advancing trauma care across our region.

📸 Pictured: 14 participants and 2 instructors following course completion



Upstate Medical University Upstate Nursing Upstate Clinical Nursing Education

03/26/2026

Upstate Trauma hosted another successful Stop the Bleed® course at Upstate Oasis this week!

This hands-on training teaches life-saving skills to control bleeding in an emergency—because in a critical moment, you can make the difference before first responders arrive.

This monthly course was led by Liz Sapio Golisano’s Injury Prevention & Safe Kids Coordinator, with support from dedicated RNs and medical students. Together, participants practiced real-world techniques including wound packing and proper tourniquet use.

🚨 Don’t miss your chance to attend our next public class on April 29th!
We will take a short break in the next few months before resuming in late summer.

🔗 Register here:
https://cmetracker.net/UTC/Publisher?page=pubOpen&nc=8281629364 #/custom3

No medical background needed — this training is for everyone!



Safe Kids Upstate NY Coalition Syracuse Oasis Upstate Nursing Upstate Medical University

03/20/2026

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LifeNet 7-14 touching down at Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse ahead of the storms

03/14/2026

This weekend, our Trauma Injury Prevention Coordinator, Anthony Scalise, traveled to Binghamton to present on our long-standing “Let’s Not Meet By Accident” teen driver safety program.

The Conference brought together driver education instructors and traffic safety partners from across New York State through the NYS Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association.

During the presentation, participants learned about the evolution and impact of this trauma-center–based program, including strategies used to educate young drivers about the real-world consequences of risky driving behaviors.

Topics discussed included:
• Teen and young adult driver safety initiatives
• Simulation-based education
• Partnerships with law enforcement
• Using data analytics to guide prevention strategies
• Advocacy and community engagement

Thank you to Troy and the members of the NYS Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association for the opportunity to collaborate and share this work with educators from across the state.



Upstate Medical University Upstate Nursing

03/10/2026

We’re growing! Interested in a fabulous remote career that makes a big difference? Apply today! Visit www.upstate.edu/jobs and search job number 88544

03/09/2026

Do you move over when you see a vehicle on the shoulder?

🚨 Move Over. Slow Down. It’s the Law in New York.

When you see emergency, tow, utility, highway vehicles & passenger cars stopped with flashing lights, move over to the next lane if it’s safe. If you can’t, slow down.

These workers are just feet from traffic.

Give them space. Save lives.

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Onondaga County Traffic Safety Advisory Board

03/09/2026

LEARN LIFE-SAVING SKILLS IN JUST 1 HOUR!

🩸 Stop the Bleed® Courses – March & April
In just ONE hour, you’ll learn how to control life-threatening bleeding using:
✔️ Direct pressure
✔️ Wound packing
✔️ Tourniquets

Over 5 million people are already trained — now it’s your turn!
🎁 SPECIAL OFFER 🎁
The first 3 participants to register and attend EACH class will receive a FREE Bleeding Control Kit
(tourniquet, gauze, gloves, ✂️ trauma shears & marker)
💲 $50 value!
Free & Open to the Public- Participants will receive a certificate of training.

Upcoming Classes:
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 | ⏰ 5:00–6:00 PM
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 | ⏰ 10:00–11:00 AM

📍 Upstate Oasis
6333 NY-298, East Syracuse, NY 13057
Register Now! Scan the QR code on the flyer or click below:
👉 March & April Classes: https://cmetracker.net/UTC/Publisher?page=pubOpen&nc=8281629364 #/custom3

Be ready.
Be confident.
Be the difference.



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