Keeping our communities healthy

The Upstate Foundation is a 501(c)3 public charity dedicated to improving the communities we serve through
support of patient care, education, scientific research, and community health and well-being. Learn more about us...

 
 

1,200+

Unique healthcare funds covering all aspects of the Foundation’s mission

$14 Million

2024 awards, scholarships and grants – to benefit patients, students, researchers, the community

News

Recent Categories
Upstate announces establishment of the Saktipada Mookherjee, MD, Endowed Professorship in Cardiology
Upstate and the Upstate Foundation recognize a lifetime of leadership in cardiovascular care and medical education.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026 10:53:00 AM
Upstate recognized as regional leader in pulmonary embolism care
PERT Consortium designation highlights faster, coordinated treatment for a leading cause of cardiovascular death
Wednesday, January 7, 2026 9:09:00 AM
Upstate’s Walk with a Doc is Jan. 10
Orthopedic surgeon to offer insight on how to prevent slips and falls in the winter weather.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026 1:07:00 PM
New minimally invasive heart valve procedure gives high-risk patients new options at Upstate
After performing Upstate’s first MitraClip repair, cardiology chief Ankur Kalra, MD, aims to build a comprehensive transcatheter valve program.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026 10:31:00 AM

Events

Upstate Foundation events

2026 SAVE THE DATES
Radiothon: February 10 & 11
Doctor's Day: March 30
Power of Us: May/June
Towsley ProAm: June 22
Upstate Open: July 30
Legacy Luncheon: October 1
Call In for Cancer: October 15
Gala 50th Anniversary Celebration TBA
GivingTuesday: December 1

Community events

Shop & Give – December: 7-Eleven, Ace Hardware, Love's, Speedway

Hope & Dignity
Housecalls for the Homeless and In My Father's Kitchen
Thursday, April 16, 2026

Paige's Butterfly Run
Saturday, June 6, 2026