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Liz Sapio of @UpstateGolisano, coordinator for Safe Kids Upstate New York, talks about safety tips for costumes, decorations and trick-or-treating. Safe Kids is a coalition committed to preventing unintentional injury and death in children. upstate.edu/informed/2026/10…
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Upstate Medical University has been awarded $1.5 million by New York state to create an advanced research center for brain diseases.
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Schedule your mammogram and encourage the special women in your life to do the same. Finding breast cancer early, when it’s most treatable, can make all the difference.
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#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth
Before heading to the Adirondack High Peaks or other wilderness areas, Upstate associate professor of emergency medicine Jeremy Joslin, MD, advises thinking about a first aid kit and other items to take along in case of an injury or emergency. upstate.edu/informed/2026/10…
Lowering the risk for dementia, GLP-1 precautions, and pediatric genetic testing — all on the next “HealthLink on Air,” Sunday at 6 a.m. on WRVO and available online at upstate.edu/informed/2026/10….
Upstate Trauma program manager Melaina King, RN, explains what is involved in being a Level 1 trauma center. upstate.edu/informed/2026/11…
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Having trouble with memory or focus after cancer treatment? You’re not alone.
Our Cancer & Cognition Educational Support Group starts next Monday, Oct 19! There’s still time to register for this free, 6-week virtual group.
📞 Call (315) 464-3516 to register.
Rheumatologist Christian Geier, MD, explains the different forms of arthritis — such as osteo, rheumatoid and psoriatic — and how treatment can involve suppressing the immune system. upstate.edu/informed/2026/10…
Geier is an assistant professor of medicine at Upstate.
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Cold season is here! 🤧
Using cough and cold medicines? Read the label, use the dosing device that came with the medicine, and store it up and away from children.
Wrong dose or a medicine mix-up? Call us 24/7 at 📞 1-800-222-1222.
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Weaning off psychiatric medications slowly, educating healthcare providers on the safe use of cannabis for patients, how diet affects risk for developing Alzheimer's disease — on the next “HealthLink on Air,” Sunday at 6 a.m. on WRVO and available online: upstate.edu/informed/2026/10…
For Upstate scientists, who have spent many years studying the mosquito-transmitted dengue virus, the recent uptick of cases in Florida underscores why understanding dengue — and developing better ways to prevent and treat it — is increasingly important. upstate.edu/news/articles/20…
The new mRNA flu shot for those 50+, a new system to identify heart attack patients at risk for intramyocardial bleeding, and questions answered about breastfeeding — all on the next “HealthLink on Air,” Sunday at 6 a.m. on WRVO and available online at upstate.edu/informed/2026/10….
Dona Varghese, MBBS, assistant professor of geriatric medicine at Upstate, discusses the best foods to eat, why movement is important, what can be done about sleep problems, and more in an informative conversation about staying healthy into old age. upstate.edu/informed/2026/09…
In a remarkable coast-to-coast collaboration, Upstate Medical University's Kidney Transplant Center recently participated in a three-way kidney exchange, helping three patients receive lifesaving kidney transplants from living donors in less than 24 hours. upstate.edu/news/articles/20…
GLP-1's and mental health, exercise and menopause, and the outlook after an MS diagnosis — all on the next “HealthLink on Air,” Sunday at 6 a.m. on WRVO and online: upstate.edu/informed/2026/09…
Upstate orthopedic surgeon Lillia Steffenson, MD, who specializes in bone and joint injuries, talks about preventing and treating injuries caused by e-bikes and e-scooters. upstate.edu/informed/2026/09…
The importance of Vitamin K shots for newborns, what to include in an urgent care kit, and Upstate’s new clinic focused on inherited arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat) syndromes—all on the next “HealthLink on Air,” Sunday at 6 a.m. on WRVO and online at upstate.edu/informed/2026/09….
