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Gregory Eastwood MD and Rosemary Rochford PhD discuss the recent controversy about researchers turning the bird flu virus into a form that is easily transmissible among humans.

Michele Caliva, administrative director of the Upstate New York Poison Center, and clinical toxicologist Alexander Garrard discuss the alarming increase and dangerous effects of synthetic drugs.

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Breaking News New York State Health Department Bans Synthetic Pot
Poison Center launches aggressive awareness campaign: Dangers of Synthetic Marijuana

Dr. Antonio Culebras, consultant for The Sleep Center at Upstate University Hospital at Community General, talks about World Sleep Day.  He explains how the 2012 slogan ‘breathe easily, sleep well’ calls attention to the epidemic of sleep deficiencies throughout our world.

Read more about: World Sleep Day, view Dr. Culebras’ video

Upstate Medical University is the only academic medical center named a finalist in the American College and University President’s Climate Leadership Awards.  Thomas Pelis, Asst. Vice President for Facilities & Planning, and Kathy Jobson, RN, BSN, Director of Value Analysis for Upstate, discuss the unique aspects and innovative approaches used to achieve this standing.

View Upstate’s video highlighting sustainability efforts on campus.

Amber Smith, senior writer and editor-in-chief of Upstate’s new consumer health publication called ‘Upstate Health’, talks about the transformation of the former ’Upstate Outlook’ publication.

If you would like to receive a copy of ‘Upstate Health’, send an email to whatsup@upstate.edu.

Read Amber’s blog: ‘What’s Up at Upstate‘

The American Cancer Society’s Jason Warchal shares a new collaborative program that provides free cancer screenings for the uninsured or under insured titled “Get Health Connected”.

Toxicologist Alexander Garrard and Lt. John Corbett, who heads the narcotics division of the Syracuse Police Department, explain what dangerous illegal drugs are being used in Syracuse and Central New York.

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Upstate New York Poison Center – Call 1-800-222-1222