Andrea McMaster The Nebraska Medical Center

New procedure helps prevent esophageal cancer

Eat, drink and be merry — that’s how many like to have a good time. Fun for most people, but for those with chronic heartburn or GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), eating can translate into real misery. It is a problem plaguing about one in five adults.

Mar 19, 2009

The MEG arrives at the medical center

The most powerful and advanced tool for studying brain function is now available at UNMC and The Nebraska Medical Center.

Mar 11, 2009

Holdrege quadruplets celebrate first birthday

Quadruplets born at UNMC’s hospital partner, The Nebraska Medical Center, are celebrating a major milestone.

Feb 18, 2009

Individual stethoscopes protect patients from disease

UNMC’s hospital partner, The Nebraska Medical Center, is once again taking a proactive step to reduce the risk for hospital-acquired infections.

Feb 13, 2009

Medical center ranks as top hospital for nursing

UNMC’s hospital partner, The Nebraska Medical Center, has been named one of the 2009 ‘Top 100 Hospitals’ for nurses to work for by Nursing Professionals magazine. The Spring 2009 Top 100 Hospitals issue is now available.

Jan 16, 2009

Dr. Smith named physician of distinction

Each spring and fall, UNMC’s hospital partner, The Nebraska Medical Center, selects two “Physicians of Distinction.” This past fall, the medical center presented Phil Smith, M.D., professor of infectious diseases at UNMC, with the “Physician of Distinction, Clinical Educator Recognition.”

Dec 30, 2008

2008 Legends honored

At a private dinner on Monday night, UNMC’s hospital partner, The Nebraska Medical Center, honored this year’s “Legends” for their contributions to the practice of medicine.

Nov 21, 2008

Bone marrow transplant program celebrates 25 years

Twenty-five years — 4,000 transplants. UNMC and its hospital partner, The Nebraska Medical Center, are celebrating a significant milestone this year.

Nov 20, 2008

Santa’s Preview held in Storz Pavilion Nov. 11-13

Santa’s Preview, a holiday boutique featuring special gift items and merchandise sponsored by the Clarkson Service League, is scheduled for Nov. 11 through Nov. 13.

Nov 5, 2008

Diabetes Center opens as one-stop shop

The Nebraska Medical Center is now the premier place for specialized diabetes care and education. The hospital’s new Diabetes Center, which opens today, is the only one of its kind in the state and in the region dedicated to offering comprehensive care for patients with diabetes.

Apr 14, 2008