Upstate Medical University

06/02/2026

Cancer survivors, families and supporters will come together this Friday at NBT Bank Stadium as the Upstate Cancer Center celebrates its 29th annual National Cancer Survivors Day with the Syracuse Mets ⚾

More than 1,100 survivors and guests will gather at NBT Bank Stadium Friday for a parade, first pitch, and community celebration honoring life beyond cancer.

06/02/2026

Staying active with diabetes can feel overwhelming. In this video, Karen Kemmis shares practical fitness tips and helps separate exercise fact from fiction for people living with diabetes.

06/01/2026

Join us as we celebrate 2 years of Walk With A Doc! 🎉

Upstate University Hospital CEO Dr. Robert Corona will lead this month’s free community walk and discussion at Onondaga Lake Park. WWAD is open to all ages and fitness levels. It’s a great way to get moving, learn something new and connect with the community.

We’d love to see a big crowd help us celebrate this milestone anniversary!

📍 Onondaga Lake Park (across from Heid’s)
🕘 9 a.m.
📅 Saturday, June 13

05/29/2026

Celebrating 20 years of innovation, leadership and life-saving care at the Upstate Stroke Center 🧠

What began as a growing clinical program has become one of the region’s leading stroke centers, caring for nearly 15,000 patients across Central New York and the North Country over the past two decades.

Today's celebration recognized all of the staff members who continue to advance stroke care and improve outcomes for patients every day.

05/27/2026

05/26/2026

Upstate Medical University is honored to receive the Earl G. Graves Sr. Corporate Award from the Syracuse Onondaga County NAACP.

Presented at the NAACP’s annual Freedom Fund Dinner, the award recognizes organizations dedicated to advancing equal rights, opportunity, partnership and community impact.

Thank you to the Syracuse/Onondaga Naacp for this meaningful recognition.

05/26/2026

Dr. Lawrence Chin, Dean of the Norton College of Medicine, shares how he became part of the faculty and student band “Spinal Chords,” what inspired him to pursue surgery and the medical advancements that excite him most.

05/25/2026

05/25/2026

Cancer Center Chaplain's Corner: As Memorial Day weekend comes to a close, we continue to reflect on the meaning of this important time of remembrance. Memorial Day is a time to honor and mourn those who served and died in the Armed Forces of the United States.

Every year, beginning in early May, I remember my grandfather talking about Decoration Day – the original name for Memorial Day. He was born on Decoration Day, and the day always had great meaning for him. And not just because it was his birthday. He spoke of going to the cemetery to honor those who died in service to the country and decorate their graves. He also talked about his grandfather, who served in the Civil War, and decorating his grave as well.

I went to the cemetery a few days ago and visited the grave where my father is buried. He served in the Korean War. Afterwards, I looked about and saw large numbers of graves that were marked with American Flags in their honor for Memorial Day. I stopped at many of them and read the inscriptions on their headstones. The names of people who had served and died in the Civil War, World War I, World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. Others who had served in war and survived.

Let us think about the sacrifice that so many people have made for our country and hold them in our hearts and prayers. Each of them has been a blessing to their families and loved ones, and their deaths are a cause for mourning and grief. As we honor the sacrifice of these veterans, we lift up their loved ones in thought and prayer, too.

At the same time, I know that it is also a day when we reflect on our own losses - family members and friends, those we love who have died. We miss them greatly and reflect on their place in our lives. May memories of them be a blessing to you.

If there’s someone you’ve lost or have been remembering, Chaplain Kate and I would love to have an opportunity to talk with you about them. We’re here in the Cancer Center – just ask your nurse or provider to reach out to Spiritual Care, and we’ll stop by. If you prefer, you can call us at x4-4687 (315.464.4687). We look forward to meeting you. Peace be with you on this Memorial Day.

- Chaplain Tom

05/21/2026

Upstate Trauma's inaugural Trauma Survivor’s Day brought survivors, families and care teams together at Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital for a day of reflection and connection.

Survivors shared powerful stories about their injuries, recovery journeys and life after trauma during a moving panel discussion. The event also featured food, raffles and time for staff and families to chat and celebrate resilience together.