Upstate Medical University

04/25/2026

Upstate Medical University College of Nursing is teaming up with Cayuga Community College to expand access to nursing education and help meet the growing demand for nurses across Central New York 🤝

Two new pathways launching in Fall 2026, including an accelerated BSN and a three-year dual degree program, will allow students to graduate sooner, gain hands-on experience and enter the workforce ready to deliver high-quality care.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4cx6NwD

04/24/2026

We’re proud to share that Upstate Cancer Center has been awarded a $20,000 Transportation Grant from the American Cancer Society! This is our sixth consecutive year receiving this vital support. 💙🚗

This funding helps remove barriers to transportation so patients can focus on what matters most, their treatment and recovery. Last year alone, this grant provided more than 700 rides to our facilities for patients across Central New York.

We’re grateful to the American Cancer Society for their continued partnership and commitment to improving access to cancer care. Read more about this award and another $30,000 grant received for lung cancer screening in the comments below! ⬇️

04/23/2026

At this year’s employee recognition celebration, we honored the work and commitment of our team members across Upstate. Winners are selected from peer nominations.

Congratulations to this year’s Gold Standard Award recipients:
⭐️ Lisa Lai, MD (Surgery)
⭐️ Saurabh Gupta, MBBS (Radiology)
⭐️ Andrea Shaw, MD (Pediatrics)
⭐️ Angela Wratney, MD, MHSc (Pediatrics)
⭐️ Jacklyn Sisskind, MD (Pediatrics)
⭐️ Olivia Tsistinas, MSLIS (Health Science Library)

Thank you for all that you do for our patients, students and community!

The awards recognize individuals for “work exemplifying the missions of Upstate, with particular emphasis on professionalism, work ethic and character.”

04/22/2026

Earth Day at Upstate 🌎

Volunteers spent the morning cleaning up campus, collecting litter and cigarette butts to help create a healthier environment for our community. Resources on quitting smoking and va**ng, along with lung cancer prevention, were also available.

Every small action adds up, thank you to everyone who took part!

04/20/2026

Upstate held its annual Anatomical Gift Program memorial service, honoring the individuals who generously donated their bodies to advance medical education.

Organized largely by students, the service is a meaningful opportunity to reflect, express gratitude and recognize the lasting impact these donors have on the next generation of health care professionals.

We are deeply thankful to the donors and their families for this extraordinary gift 💙

04/20/2026

For National Volunteer Recognition Day, we’re spotlighting former Upstate volunteer Letha Duncan, and showing what a day of service looks like through her eyes.

Thank you to all of our volunteers for the compassion and care you bring to our patients, families and teams every day 💙

04/18/2026

Upstate Nursing is proud to have the best nurse-to-patient ratios in Syracuse!
We value our patients and our nurses, with 1:5 Med/Surg, 1:3 Cardiac Step Down, and 1:2 ICU ratios.

04/16/2026

Our pet therapy volunteer, Jagger, stopped by today to brighten spirits and took a moment to pose with Ashley, one of our nurses! Visits like these bring a little extra healing and joy to our patients and staff.

Thank you, Jagger, for spreading happiness wherever you go! 💙

04/16/2026

An incredible night at Funk ‘n Waffles as Spinal Cords rocked the stage for the White Coat Rock Benefit! 🎸

Proceeds support scholarships for future health care professionals, continuing The Upstate Foundation’s 50-year commitment to education and opportunity.

Spinal Chords took the stage as the headlining act at the second annual Upstate Foundation White Coat Rock concert at Funk 'n Waffles Syracuse, delivering an unforgettable night of music in support of student scholarships. Sponsored by CSX, this year’s event raised funds to benefit scholarships for students in the Upstate Medical University College of Health Professions and the Upstate Medical University College of Health Professions. As the Upstate Foundation celebrates its 50th anniversary, the evening reflected its ongoing commitment to advancing education and opportunity for future health care professionals. Band members included Jian Li (MS4), Dr. Michael Vertino ’95, Thomas Avallone (MS1), Alessandra Barlas (MS1), Shaun Sergott (neurology), Olivia Laniak (MS4), Anthony Djoko (MS1), Humza Khan (MS4), Noel Manalil (MS1) and Dr. Lawrence Chin, dean of the Norton College of Medicine. Upstate Medical University, Upstate Nursing Alumni, Alumni of SUNY Upstate Medical University College of Health Professions

04/14/2026

Dr. Lawrence Chin, Dean of the Norton College of Medicine, joins our Leading with Heart series to share what it takes to be a great doctor, what defines an Upstate student and his picks for medical TV shows.

04/13/2026

Upstate staff, students, families and community members came together for a great day supporting American Heart Association at the 2026 Syracuse Heart Walk 👟💗

Thank you to everyone who walked, donated and supported Team Upstate!

04/11/2026