Upstate Trauma

12/19/2025

Happy Holidays from all of us at Upstate Trauma Services!!

Wishing you a safe holiday season!



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12/18/2025

Today, Upstate Trauma hosted the final Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN) course of the year at Upstate’s Simulation Center.

ATCN is a nationally recognized program that equips nurses with the skills to rapidly assess, intervene, and manage critically injured patients—an essential foundation for high-functioning trauma teams.

We were proud to welcome nurses from several critical access hospitals, as well as Level II and Level III trauma centers from across the region, further strengthening trauma care throughout Central New York. We were also honored to host a special guest instructor who traveled from Indiana to support this course.

👏 Thank you to all of our instructors and participants for your dedication to advancing trauma excellence.


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12/18/2025

Trauma Drill Friday 🩸🚑

Last Friday, the Department of Emergency Medicine and Trauma Services led our monthly Trauma Drill in the Adult Emergency Department. Dr. Anna Wu, Trauma Surgeon, was present to work through a high-acuity scenario involving an unstable patient ejected from a motorcycle with a suspected unstable pelvic injury.

The exercise emphasized rapid assessment, multidisciplinary communication, and early recognition of the need for Interventional Radiology to control pelvic vascular injury—highlighting the importance of timely decision-making in life-threatening trauma.

These drills continue to strengthen collaboration across our Emergency and Trauma teams and reinforce best practices for caring for critically injured patients.



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12/17/2025

🩸 Stop the Bleed at Upstate’s Verona Cancer Center

Upstate Trauma held our final two Stop the Bleed classes of the year today at the Verona Cancer Center. We often highlight the incredible volunteer instructors who support these programs across the region, and today’s classes were a great example of multidisciplinary collaboration.

Today’s instructors included:
• Molly Oldfield, RN – Pediatric Trauma Program
• Daryll Frank, RN – Adult Emergency Department
• Rich Graziano – Volunteer Firefighter/EMT - Yorkville Fire Department

Thank you to Erica Buck from the Adult Trauma Program for assisting with today’s classes.

Together, this team helped prepare Verona Cancer Center staff to respond to life-threatening hemorrhage situations.

A special thank you to Manager Tracy Hilderbran for hosting us and supporting this lifesaving training!



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12/08/2025

📣 Did you catch our fantastic Trauma Nurse Navigator on the Upstate Informed podcast?

Traumatic injury patients don’t just heal physically — their emotional and psychological recovery is just as important. 🎗️

Our very own Genevieve DeFrancesco, Trauma Nurse Navigator and Coordinator of our Adult Trauma Survivors' Network, joined the Informed podcast to discuss the emotional journey trauma patients experience and her upcoming study on mental and emotional recovery after serious injury.

🎧 Listen here: https://www.upstate.edu/informed/2025/120325-defrancesco-podcast.php

We are proud to have Genevieve representing Upstate Trauma and advancing this important work! 💙



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Interview with Genevieve DeFrancesco, RN

12/05/2025

Another fantastic TNCC class! 🚑✨
Over the past two days, our Trauma Educators trained 13 more nurses in comprehensive trauma assessment and care.

We’re grateful for the teamwork, engagement, and continued commitment to excellence in trauma nursing. Great job, everyone! 👏



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12/05/2025

12/03/2025

❄️ WINTER DRIVING SAFETY REMINDER FROM UPSTATE TRAUMA ❄️
With winter weather arriving in Central New York, make sure you and your vehicle are ready for the road.
🚗 Before You Leave
• Clear ALL snow and ice from windows, mirrors, headlights, and taillights.
• Make sure your wipers, brakes, tires, and battery are in good condition.
• Keep winter essentials in your car: shovel, ice scraper, jumper cables, blankets, phone charger, water, snacks.
• Add antifreeze and check fluid levels.
⚠️ On the Road
• Slow down and increase following distance — leave extra room to stop.
• Avoid sudden braking or turning on slick roads.
• Use lower gears for traction and keep headlights on.
• If you start to skid, don’t brake—ease off the gas and steer gently in the direction you want to go.
🆘 If You Get Stuck or Stranded
• Don’t spin your wheels — use sand or kitty litter for traction.
• Stay with your vehicle unless you are certain you can safely reach help.
• Make sure the exhaust pipe is clear and run the heater for short intervals.
Stay safe, slow down, and give yourself extra time this winter! ❄️
— Upstate Trauma



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12/01/2025

🚨 KICKING OFF 2026 WITH LIFE-SAVING SKILLS! 🚨
🩸 First Stop the Bleed Course of the Year

Start the new year with a skill that could save a life. In just ONE hour, you’ll learn how to control life-threatening bleeding using direct pressure, wound packing, and tourniquets. Over 5 million people are already trained — now it’s your turn.

Hosted by the Upstate Trauma Center in partnership with Upstate Oasis.

🎁 SPECIAL OFFER:
The first three participants to register and attend will receive a free Bleeding Control Kit (tourniquet, gauze, gloves, trauma shears, and marker) — a $50 value!

✅ Free & Open to the Public
✅ Hands-On Training
✅ National Stop the Bleed Program

📅 Wednesday, January 21st, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Upstate Oasis (6333 NY-298, East Syracuse, NY 13057)

📲 Register Now:
Scan the QR code on the flyer or click here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1975572733226?aff=oddtdtcreator

Be ready. Be confident. Be the difference. 💪



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12/01/2025

🚨 CALLING ALL UPSTATE EMPLOYEES! 🚨

If you loved this year’s Trauma T-Shirt design and want to grab another—or if you missed your chance the first time—now is your moment!

Join us TOMORROW, Tuesday, December 2nd, at Upstate Hospital’s MERCH SALE from 7–9 AM and 11 AM–2 PM. Located in the Golisano Children's Hospital Kinney Performance Center (11th Floor)

👕TRAUMA SHIRTS ARE HALF OFF — ONLY $10!✨
Cash, check or card accepted.

Stop by to pick up a Trauma shirt and browse great merchandise from several other Upstate departments!

We hope to see you there!


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11/25/2025

🚨 THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS FOR JOINING US TODAY 🚨
Upstate Trauma was proud to stand alongside The Governor's Traffic Safety Committee of New York, the New York State Department of Transportation, Syracuse Police, and our regional public safety partners to reinforce the importance of safe and sober driving as we enter one of the most dangerous travel periods of the year.

We were fortunate to have been asked to contribute to today’s event, with Dr. Anna Wu, one of our trauma surgeons, and Anthony Scalise, our Trauma Injury Prevention Coordinator, speaking on behalf of Upstate University Hospital. Both emphasized the rising severity of motor-vehicle crashes in Central New York and the tragic ripple effects that impaired, distracted, and high-risk driving behaviors have on individuals, families, and our community.

The night before Thanksgiving—often called “Blackout Wednesday”—is historically marked by a sharp increase in alcohol use and impaired driving. With statewide travel and celebrations underway, now is the time to make a plan, choose a sober ride, and stay alert behind the wheel.

If you missed the press conference, look for coverage and key insights on local news stations throughout the week.

Let’s work together to keep Central New York safe this holiday season.
Buzzed driving is drunk driving.



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11/24/2025

🚨 JOINT PRESS PRESS CONFERENCE ANNOUNCED 🚨
The Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee and Upstate University Hospital are joining forces to raise awareness for the annual Thanksgiving “Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving” enforcement campaign.

Thanksgiving week is one of the deadliest travel periods of the year, and law enforcement across New York State will be increasing patrols and cracking down on impaired and reckless driving from November 22–30.

📅 Tuesday, November 25, 2025
⏰ 11:00 AM
📍 Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital – Kinney Performance Center (11th Floor), 750 E Adams St., Syracuse

🎤 Featured Speakers:
• Mary Tanner-Richter – DMV Deputy Commissioner
• Dr. Anna Wu, MD – Trauma Surgeon, Upstate University Hospital
• Anthony Scalise, RN – Trauma Injury Prevention Coordinator, Upstate University Hospital
• Betsy Parmley – I-81 Viaduct Project Manager, NYS DOT
• Mark Rusin – Deputy Chief, Syracuse Police Department

Keep an eye out for key insights from Tuesday’s press conference on local news stations!

Together, we can make our roads safe this holiday season.
Buzzed driving is drunk driving!



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