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On the next "HealthLink on Air": diagnosing and treating pulmonary embolisms; health professions jobs that require shorter and less expensive training; and managing pediatric stroke. The show can be heard Sunday at 6 a.m. on WRVO and online at upstate.edu/informed/2026/….

Saravanan Thangamani, PhD, discusses the pathogens -- disease-causing agents -- that can be transmitted by a tick bite and provides an update on the increasingly common problem of tick bites for people who are active outdoors. upstate.edu/informed/2026/…

This is the first in a series of messages we’ll share from patients showing their appreciation of Upstate doctors, nurses and others. WE appreciate the good work of our hospital staff and the kindness of these patients to take the time to write about them.

@MDNewsCentralNY featuring the cardiovascular program at @UpstateHealth centralnewyorkmdnews.com/2026/upstate-c…

Join Upstate Cancer Center’s Reading for Healing Poetry Group, led by Chaplain Kate Dunn. Each session features inspiring poetry, conversation, and optional reflective writing. Attend one session or join us for all. Details below. To register, email dunnka@upstate.edu.

Crunch fans will receive a free mini cowbell, courtesy of the Upstate Comprehensive Stroke Center. And Stroke Center staff will be at a table on the lower concourse, with important information on stroke, plus some cool goodies.

On the next “HealthLink on Air”: Identifying and treating localized prostate cancer. Plus, Upstate and Syracuse University are collaborating on a Targeted Rural Health Education program. The show can be heard Sunday at 6 a.m. on WRVO and online at upstate.edu/informed/2026/….

The moment we’ve all been waiting for 🎉 Match Day marks a life-changing moment as our students discover where their journeys in medicine will take them next. Congratulations, Class of 2026! Your next chapter starts now.

Upstate University Hospital has been named by research and information leader Castle Connolly to its 2026 Top Hospital list for cancer surgery and orthopedic surgery, including recognition for lung cancer surgery, mastectomy and hip replacement surgery. upstate.edu/news/articles/…

On the next “HealthLink on Air”: why colorectal cancer is appearing in younger people and searching for the origins of amyloidosis, a condition affecting the kidneys, heart and liver. The show can be heard Sunday at 6 a.m. on WRVO and online at upstate.edu/informed/2026/….

Cooling caps can help prevent or lessen hair loss for chemotherapy patients. Oncology nurse Zeke Auburn from the Upstate Cancer Center explains how cooling caps work and which patients may be candidates for their use. upstate.edu/informed/2026/…

Upstate has released the schedule for its Mobile Mammography Van through the end of the year. It will make over 120 stops across the region, offering mammograms to hundreds of women. upstate.edu/news/articles/…

On the next "HealthLink on Air": Upstate’s chief of geriatrics discusses developments related to Alzheimer's disease; a conversation on IUDs; and advice on the best exercises for seniors. The show can be heard Sunday at 6 a.m. on WRVO and online at upstate.edu/informed/2026/….

Norton College of Medicine has received a $4.5 million gift from the estate of alumnus Christopher G. Ullrich and his wife, Betsy C. Ullrich, in support of medical student scholarships and two endowed faculty positions. Read more: bit.ly/403IY8H

Addressing the fear of falling; a vaccine clinical trial to prevent C. diff infection; and learning about kidney donation — all on the next “HealthLink on Air.” Hear the show Sunday at 6 a.m. on WRVO or online at upstate.edu/informed/2026/….

Upstate Medical University College of Health Professions student AnnMarie Marquis (Class of 2026) was honored recently with the American Heart Association's Heartsaver Hero Award for saving a man's life after he collapsed and went into cardiac arrest. upstate.edu/news/articles/…

Two Upstate urologists offer an overview of the current standards for screening, diagnosing and treating localized prostate cancer — cancer that has not spread. upstate.edu/informed/2026/…

So many future healthcare careers start with curiosity! Our Job Shadow program gave Alexandra the insight and confidence she needed to pursue a degree in ultrasound at Upstate — and it could do the same for others exploring the field. Learn more: bit.ly/3ZEwHYd

Through the Targeted Rural Health Education program — a collaboration of Upstate and SU’s Newhouse School — tomorrow’s doctors are learning about rural life, and, in the process, how to help patients understand medical conditions and other health concerns. upstate.edu/informed/2026/…