Team Upstate was proud to participate in the 2025 Syracuse Workforce Run alongside 3,000+ CNY employees at Onondaga Lake Park. Congratulations to Upstate's very own Lee Berube, who crossed the finish line first in the men’s race with a blazing time of 15:39! 👏💪

Yesterday we honored philanthropist B. Thomas Golisano, whose recent $10 million unrestricted gift brings his total giving to $20 million in support of Upstate’s mission over the past two decades. Thank you Tom for your remarkable impact on pediatric health care in CNY💙

Upstate University Hospital has been ranked as the 17th Best Hospital for Pediatric Care in the country, and the second best in New York state.

Ribbon cut, doors open! Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital has launched its new pediatric outpatient site — now over 12,000 sq ft with 20 exam rooms, vibrant murals, and spaces built just for kids. A new chapter in care starts today!

A day to remember 🎓 Congratulations to the Upstate Medical University Class of 2025! From the first steps in white coats to walking the stage in caps and gowns. Here’s to the next chapter—go forward with purpose and make your mark on the world!

Exciting day at Upstate Community Hospital! ✂️ We officially opened our new Hemodialysis Suite—a modern, welcoming space dedicated to providing essential care for patients with kidney disease.

Upstate’s Anatomical Gift Program honored the extraordinary generosity of more than 200 individuals who donated their bodies to advance medical education. Their contributions leave a lasting legacy in the training of our future healthcare professionals.

Big news! Upstate Medical University has been named CenterState CEO’s 2025 Business of the Year in the Community Involvement category. We’re proud to serve and support our community—and grateful to be recognized for it.

Upstate celebrated #EarthDay with action! We kicked off with a message from our Tobacco Treatment Program on how smoking affects our health and the planet—followed by volunteers cleaning up litter and cigarette butts across campus 🌎

As part of Donate Life Month, UGCH held a special event to honor the life-saving impact of organ, eye, and tissue donors. We are proud to recognize these heroes and the lasting legacy they leave behind. Thank you to all who joined us in celebrating the power of donation 💙💚

Upstate Medical University is one of eight SUNY schools to receive funding to start work on creating centers or other campus elements related to artificial intelligence (AI) and how it will impact society.

It’s Public Health Week at Upstate! We’re bringing the celebration to the Community Hospital cafeteria Monday through Thursday from noon to 1:30pm. Swing by during lunch time and check out fun and interactive info tables from different hospital departments.

Team Upstate showed up strong at the annual American Heart Association Walk! ❤️🚶‍♂️💪 Upstate was once again one of the top company fundraisers with over $18K raised. Huge thanks to our team captains and everyone who joined and donated!

Give the gift of life—donate blood at an Upstate Blood Drive🩸 Every drop counts, and your donation can save lives. Sign up for an upcoming blood drive near you. All April blood donors will receive a $15 Amazon gift card! Register today at upstate.edu/blood

Bringing an "edge" to nurses in Central New York! @upstatemedical.bsky.social's new Upstate Edge program enables full-time Upstate RNs to earn their bachelor's degree. Learn more: www.upstate.edu/news/article...

Still reliving the unforgettable moments from #MatchDay! From cheers to happy tears, our future doctors took the next step in their journey. Congratulations to all who matched!

MATCH DAY: At noon on Friday, approximately 45,000 fourth-year medical students across the country will find out where they will be placed for residency training, the next step in their medical careers.

Upstate has been named a finalist for CenterStateCEO's Business of the Year Awards in the Community Involvement category! We’re grateful for the support of our staff and community partners. Thank you for believing in our mission and helping us make a positive impact 💙

🚨 It’s time for Mascot Madness! 🚨 @SUNY Upstate’s mascot, Hero, is ready to take the crown, but he needs YOUR VOTE! Show your support for the fiercest, most heroic mascot out there. Cast your vote and help Hero advance to the next round 🗳️ 🔗 suny.edu/mascotmadness/

Inside Upstate’s overwhelmed ER: Where miracles happen and dignity is a casualty

We are the CNY Children's Environmental Health Center at Upstate Medical University. We protect children and families from environmental health hazards. Serving Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego & St. Lawrence, we work with health experts to provide the support you need.

Five Upstate practices—Upstate Family and Preventive Medicine (the Gold and Blue teams); Adult Medicine; Upstate Internists; and Inclusive Health Services—have been recognized as a New York State Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) by the National Center for Quality Assurance (NCQA).

Our Pet-A-Pooch event was a pawsome success! 🐾 Employees had the chance to take a well-deserved break and cuddle with some adorable therapy dogs. Thank you to Pet Partners of CNY for bringing the furry friends and companionship to our Upstate community.

A ribbon-cutting was held to celebrate the opening of a new Recharge Room at our Community hospital location—a dedicated space for our incredible employees to rest, refresh, and rejuvenate. To our amazing staff—thank you for your dedication, compassion, and tireless care 💙

Upstate has opened a state-of-the-art Throughput Operations Center designed to optimize patient flow across its two hospital campuses. The $2.38M center has 22 live feed monitors and 28 computer stations offering hospital officials a real-time view of operations.

Radiothon for Kids benefiting Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital is going strong! Help make life a little easier for the little ones undergoing treatment. Call 315-464-5500 or text UPSTATEKIDS to 51555 to make a pledge.

Upstate celebrated the 24th annual Dr. Sarah Loguen Fraser Day with a special presentation for her 175th birthday. Loguen Fraser, one of the first African American women physicians, earned her medical degree in 1876 from SU's College of Medicine, which is now SUNY Upstate Medical University.

To better serve visually impaired and non-English speaking patients, Upstate’s pharmacy has introduced talking prescription bottles.

THE BLINA BACKPACK: Upstate’s participation in national clinical trial brings groundbreaking treatment to pediatric cancer patients 🎒

Meet the first baby born in 2025 at the Upstate Family Birth Center! 🎉👶 Baby Ezra Jamie Robert Raichlin was born at 10:21AM on New Year’s Day, weighing 6lbs. 5 oz and measuring 19.5 inches. Congrats to the proud parents Kirsten Castagna and Kyle Raichlin and welcome to the world, Ezra!

Upstate University Hospital emergency departments are being equipped with new portable machines that will allow staff to better diagnose and treat patients.

The Syracuse City School District and Upstate Medical University have announced a transformative partnership to address youth mental health needs in the community. bit.ly/3P5AmJ3

Upstate University Hospital’s own Mary Nelson has been honored for her community work helping children and families by having streets named after her in her hometown. A special tribute for incredible person — congratulations Mary!

UPSTATE IN LIGHTS: Upstate Medical University is again part of the Lights on the Lake holiday tradition. More than 40,000 vehicles drive through the two-mile holiday lights display each year.

Great news! Congratulations and thank you to @schumer.senate.gov and @microntech.bsky.social for your hard work getting the deal done. This is monumental for the economic viability of our region.

In a historic agreement, Upstate and the federal Indian Health Service (IHS) sign memorandum of understanding to improve the health and well-being of American Indian, Alaska Native communities. Read more: bit.ly/49uyPFS