Community Calendar

Join FOCUS for a hybrid public forum where panelists will explore what it takes to ensure young children in our community are healthy, supported, and ready to thrive. Panelists from the Early Childhood Alliance of Onondaga, which works to build a coordinated system of early childhood supports across Onondaga County, and Child Care Solutions, a local nonprofit that helps families find quality care and connects them to financial assistance and other resources, will share what they see working with local families every day, what resources are available, and what still needs to change. After opening remarks from our panel, the conversation moves to a moderated Q&A, giving attendees the opportunity to ask questions and discover ways to engage with local priorities and partnerships. This is a welcoming, respectful space for community members to learn, engage, and explore ways to be actively involved in shaping the civic life of Central New York.

Wednesday, May 6; In-person by appointment only, appointment times vary from 5:45 to 7 PM

Location: Upstate Regional Rehabilitation Centers at Clay, 8687 Carling Road, Liverpool

Join physical therapists and occupational therapists from Upstate Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation for a personalized screening of your balance and mobility. Learn how you perform compared to standards for adults and get tips and insights on optimal aging.

Space for this event is limited. An appointment is required to attend: 315-464-8668

Experts: Physical and Occupational Therapists, Upstate Medical University

Tuesday, May 12 at Noon, held online

Living a healthy and active life with asthma requires proactive and personalized care for kids, often with daily medications and continuous awareness of triggers. In this session, learn about diagnosis and treatment options, along with helpful parenting tips like treatment adherence and how to manage the stress that children and caregivers may experience. This session also will cover what respiratory therapy is and how it can help.

Speaker: Karyn Reinhardt, RRT-NPS, Respiratory Therapist, Upstate Pediatric & Adolescent Center

Wednesday, May 13th, Appointment Times Vary, held in-person

Location: Oasis/HealthLink Learning Center, 6333 State Route 298 (One Telergy Parkway), East Syracuse

Learn how you can reduce your risk for stroke based on your health history. At this interactive event you will meet one-on-one with the following experts:
1. A stroke nurse to discuss your health.
2. A pharmacist to review your medications.
3. A doctor or nurse practitioner to assess your stroke risk score and offer personalized tips for reducing your risk.

We’ll also offer helpful handouts, fun giveaways, healthy snacks and members of Upstate’s stroke team on hand to answer any questions. Together, we can take steps toward a healthier future.

Space for this event is limited. An appointment with email confirmation is required to attend: 315-464-8668

Registered Nurses, Pharmacists, Physicians, and Nurse Practitioners, Upstate Medical University

Thursday, May 28 at 5:30 PM, held online

Newly released research shows important differences in Atrial Fibrillation (Afib) between men and women, including that women have a higher risk of Afib from post-menopausal hormonal changes. Learn the latest updates on what specialists know about these differences, and how it relates to health, treatment and stroke prevention for women.

Speaker: Michelle Vallelunga, MS, RN, CNRN, SCRN, Data Coordinator, Upstate Comprehensive Stroke Center, Upstate Medical University

Thursday, June 11 at Noon, held online

Knee pain from a variety of causes is a common complaint among people of all ages and can limit activities. While there are a variety of treatments, lifestyle changes and exercises also have a powerful impact on reducing pain. In this session, learn habits you can try at home and how physical therapy can provide plans to improve knee health and reduce or eliminate pain.

Speaker: Jason Cherry, PT, DPT, EdD, Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Therapy Education, Upstate Medical University