Jo Giles UNMC public affairs

National health disparities expert visits UNMC

With the national economy in a slump, finding resources for uninsured and underinsured rural and urban patients won’t be easy, said Louis Sullivan, M.D., a national health disparities expert.

Nov 14, 2008

Dr. Grem appointed to FDA cancer advisory committee

UNMC cancer specialist, Jean Grem, M.D., has been appointed to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee. Dr. Grem, whose appointment began May 5, will serve in the role for three years.

Nov 4, 2008

UNMC, Creighton students and faculty network

It has become an annual tradition. But this year, UNMC’s minority students and faculty invited students and faculty from Creighton University to join their networking event.

Nov 3, 2008

Faculty Senate forum on ballot initiative draws fiery debate

With the general election just days away, UNMC’s Faculty Senate sponsored a forum on Wednesday concerning a controversial ballot initiative.

Oct 31, 2008

Faces of Opportunity — Vanessa King

Born in Greece, UNMC College of Nursing student Vanessa King, lived in England before her dad was stationed at Offutt Air Force Base when she was 6.

Oct 29, 2008

Faces of Opportunity – Toby Imler

While he worked in a private dental practice, UNMC third-year dental student Toby Imler watched as some patients who couldn’t afford to pay for services were turned away.

Oct 28, 2008

SNMA members host Wesley House students at UNMC

In the middle of summer jobs and rotations, members of UNMC’s Student National Medical Association took time to support the future health care careers of area elementary and middle school students.

Oct 28, 2008

Faces of Opportunity – Karnyta White

There’s no doubt some of life’s most challenging experiences shape our destiny. For UNMC College of Nursing student Karynta White, it was her grandfather’s prostate cancer diagnosis.

Oct 27, 2008

Faces of Opportunity – Eric Meyer-Reed

For some, the journey to medical school takes a winding turn. Such is the case for third-year UNMC medical student, Eric Meyer-Reed. At 34, he isn’t the typical student.

Oct 24, 2008

Faculty Senate to sponsor Oct. 29 forum on ballot initiative

UNMC’s Faculty Senate will sponsor a forum on ballot initiative 424 on Wednesday, Oct. 29. The controversial initiative will change Nebraska’s constitution to prohibit the consideration of gender, race, ethnicity or national origin in public contracting, public employment and public education.

Oct 23, 2008