Author Archives: John McCabe

This weekend marks an important annual event at Upstate Medical University, medical school and university graduation. We often think of ourselves as employees and workers at a hospital. However, it is important to remember what sets our University Hospital apart … Continue reading →

Every day at University Hospital thousands of dedicated employees help us carry out the missions of excellent patient care, education, and research.  Often times, we have the opportunity to thank individual employees or groups of employees for the fine work … Continue reading →

As always, horrific events such as the recent bombing at the Boston Marathon cause us to stop and take stock of our own circumstances. Clearly, this is a senseless and cowardly act.  It puts our own lives, and the lives … Continue reading →

Many of us, whether we are in administrative positions or not, spend a good portion of every day in front of the computer, the iPad, or the Smartphone submerged in our email.  While we would argue that email has created … Continue reading →

Recently, I was told by some that my comments, both public and private, over the last year constitute “union bashing”.  During this time of fiscal constraint, and heading into what will be an equally difficult next couple of years, I … Continue reading →