UNMC Today: More of today’s headlines

Today’s Headlines
1. UNMC study bolsters genetic tool for determining lymphoma treatment
2. MMI’s Arts for Hearts to be held Dec. 2 and 3
3. Dr. Carlson co-writes book on minimally invasive surgery
4. Tickets remain for ‘1,000 Stars’ event
5. Food drive sets new record for donations to Omaha’s Food Bank

Did You Know…
Harold M. Maurer, M.D., became the seventh chancellor of UNMC on Dec. 1, 1998?

UNMC Today: More of today’s headlines

Today’s Headlines
1. Apathy study funded by Alzheimer’s Association
2. Toy drive to benefit American Indian children
3. Portraits of Care - Essay 2
4. Employee forums scheduled for Dec. 2-3
5. Spotlight on new faculty - Jixin Dong, Ph.D.

Did You Know…
Rowen Zetterman, M.D., professor of internal medicine and the associate dean for veterans affairs at UNMC, has received the American College of Gastroenterology’s (ACG) highest award?

UNMC in the News
Omaha World-Herald on Monday, Nov. 24
“Narrative medicine” may not produce a Poe, but can make better doctors

Omaha World-Herald on Monday, Nov. 24
Cattlemen’s Ball, volunteers honored

Omaha World-Herald on Thurday, Nov. 20
Noteworthy

MarketWatch on Monday, Nov. 24
NCCN Receives $1.5 Million Grant to Research Targeted Therapy in Bladder Cancer

The Columbus (Ohio) Dispatch on Monday, Nov. 24
Research space dwindles

Dr. Pamies on WOWT-TV on Monday, Nov. 24
Ruben Pamies, M.D., vice chancellor for academic affairs, discussed the Building Bright Futures program during an interview Monday afternoon on WOWT (Channel 6).

Omaha World-Herald on Monday, Nov. 24
Clinics based in schools called healthy first step

UNMC Today: More of today’s headlines

1. Kurz joins MMI faculty
2. Portraits of Care - Essay 1
3. Food drive ends today
4. Latest Silver ‘U’ recipients announced
Did You Know…
Phil Bruch — a senior administrator in the department of radiation oncology — is the Chancellor’s Gold ‘U’ Award recipient for November?

UNMC Today: More of today’s headlines

1. Tickets on sale for ‘Thousand Stars’ event
2. 2008 Legends honored
3. Nursing research colloquium inspires future practitioners
4. March of Dimes presents Excellence in Nursing awards
5. One food drive goal met, another in reach
6. Spotlight on new faculty - Kathleen Scott

Honors
Dr. Beidler named to research network initiative steering committee
Susan Beidler, Ph.D., associate professor in the UNMC College of Nursing and director of the Morehead Center for Nursing Practice, has been selected to serve on the steering committee for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)’s Practice Based Research Network Initiative? As part of her role, she will represent advanced practice nurses and review abstracts for the initiative’s annual conference.

UNMC in the News
The Fremont Tribune on Wednesday, Nov. 19
Four friends stick together in life, studies

UNMC Today: More of today’s headlines

1. Bone marrow transplant program celebrates 25 years
2. Music as Medicine to be held today at noon — NEW
3. Rising up for pancreatic cancer research
4. Dr. Peng to receive Badami Award for HIV/AIDS research

Did You Know…
today is the 2008 Great American Smokeout? Physicians will be available at the Darst Clinic, Clarkson Doctor’s Building North at 42nd and Farnam streets, and at Midwest Regional Family Medicine at Clarkson West, 144th Street and West Center Road, between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to offer advice and help to those who wish to kick the habit.

UNMC in the News
Omaha World-Herald on Wednesday, Nov. 19
Seven facilities are named ‘Blue Distinction Centers’

Lookin’ at U -Ross Bergt

Quick, think of five things others should know about you. That’s the theme behind a series in UNMC Today called “Lookin’ at U.” Each Thursday, we will randomly select a medical center employee or student to feature. This week, we feature Ross Bergt, a first-year student in the College of Pharmacy. Ross Bergt Here, in his own words, are five fun facts about Ross: I have bachelor’s degrees in history and biology from Nebraska Wesleyan University. I love to travel. I have studied abroad in Belize, Rome and Florence in Italy, and Paris. I work in the inpatient pharmacy at The Nebraska Medical Center to pay off those student loans. My family used to live near Boulder, Colo., when I was younger. We still get season tickets for the Colorado Buffaloes’ football games and I make it back for most games. Read UNMC Today next Thursday to see who is featured in the next Lookin’ at U article. Who knows — it could be U.

I Love UNMC video contest

Love is in the air. Well, not quite, but it will be — soon. The UNMC Department of Public Affairs is launching the “I Love UNMC” video contest, and invites all faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends to participate.

We want to hear what makes UNMC special and why people love being associated with the state’s only public academic health science center,” said Renee Fry, director of public affairs. “This video campaign is a great way to share stories about UNMC and build even greater pride on our campus.”

To enter the contest, simply submit a video — two minutes or less — that explains why you love UNMC. Be creative — we’ll accept any kind of video, whether from a camera or a cell phone! And if the warm fuzzies aren’t motivation enough, there will be prizes, too.

“We’ve secured great prizes, including cash, athletic tickets, and even some creative prizes that recipients are sure to love,” Fry said. “Additionally, we have prizes for all four of our campuses, so that everyone can participate.”Prizes were generously donated from our sponsors, which include:

• Applebee’s,
• Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska,
• Charlie Graham Body and Service,
• CornerStone Gifts,
• Cornerstone Mansion Inn,
• Don & Millie’s,
• Durham Museum,
• First National Bank of Omaha,
• Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo,
• Hy-Vee,
• Joslyn Castle,
• Little Caesar’s - Kearney,
• Mama’s Pizza,
• Olson Center for Women’s Health,
• Omaha Children’s Museum,
• Omaha Performing Arts,
• Omaha Royals Baseball,
• QuikTrip Corporation,
• Sodexho,
• Tiger Tom’s Pub,
• Tri-City Storm,
• University of Nebraska Central Administration,
• University of Nebraska Foundation,
• UNMC Bookstore,
• UNMC Center for Healthy Living,
• UNMC Chancellor’s Office, and
• Wimmer’s/Fairbury hotdogs.

Random prize drawings will be held throughout the contest, and anyone who has submitted an entry is eligible to win.

• The top ten most viewed videos as of Jan. 30, 2009, will advance as finalists for the Viewer’s Choice, 1st, 2nd and 3rd runner-up prizes.
• For a complete list of prizes, contest rules, sample videos and instructions, visit our Web site at www.unmc.edu/iloveunmc.

UNMC Today: More of today’s headlines

1. Study compares price of top treatments for rheumatoid arthritis
2. Campus Native American Heritage Month celebrations start today 
3. Open house honors bone marrow and stem cell transplant program
4. Campus food drive ends Monday
5. Wellness Wednesday — It’s NUFlex re-enrollment time again
 

Did You Know…
Carl Camras, M.D., chairman of the UNMC Department of Ophthalmology, recently received a $50,000 Horizon Grant for glaucoma research?

UNMC in the News
Valley News Today Online on Tuesday, Nov. 18
Page County man gives ultimate gift
KETV Channel 7 on Nov. 17
Nebraska’s Stem Cell Program Hits Milestone
Healthmedialeaders.com on Tuesday, Nov. 18
Who Are the People in Your Neighborhood?

UNMC Today: More of today’s headlines

1. UNMC, ConAgra health fair reaches more than 500 residents
2. Bruch receives November Chancellor’s Gold ‘U’ award
3. Dr. Zahid receives postdoc travel award for cancer research
4. APRDP students treat the Maurers to a taste of China
5. Thursday’s Music as Medicine to feature chamber music

UNMC in the News
Omaha World-Herald on Sunday, Nov. 16
Good Deeds: Charitable happenings around the Midlands

Omaha World-Herald on Monday, Nov. 17
Future docs get as much out of health fair as participants

UNMC Today: More of today’s headlines

1. National health disparities expert visits UNMC
2. Human genetics lab a valuable resource to UNMC researchers
3. NUFlex re-enrollment starts Monday
4. Spotlight on new faculty - Rene Opavsky, Ph.D.
5. Friday Husker pick’em - Kansas State

Did You Know…
a group of students from the Students of the University of Nebraska-American Physical Therapy Association (SUNAPTA) recently donated $2,500 to the Pat and Bruce Hageman Physical Therapy Alumni Award Fund? The students contributed the money in honor of Pat Hageman, Ph.D., who stepped down recently after serving 19 years as director of the School of Allied Health Profession’s physical therapy program.

UNMC in the News
KETV Channel 7 on Tuesday, Nov. 11
Cancer Survivor Becomes Marathon Runner

Omaha World-Herald on Thursday, Nov. 13
March of Dimes points to risk to babies’ health with C-sections

Omaha World-Herald on Thursday, Nov. 13
Bargain Hunter: Healing a cold needn’t injure wallet