Vicky Cerino UNMC public relations

World Glaucoma Week a reminder to get screened early

Hoyt Brewster didn’t notice he was losing his peripheral vision.Like many with Glaucoma, he didn’t even realize he had it.

Mar 8, 2010

Research Notes: Study shows common farm chemicals may pose risk for thyroid disease

A recent UNMC study has found that farm women who work with common pesticides have a greater risk of thyroid disease.

Mar 4, 2010

UNMC participates in final phase of nicotine vaccine study

UNMC is one of about 20 centers around the country involved in the last test phase of NicVax, a nicotine vaccine made by Nabi Biopharmaceuticals.

Mar 3, 2010

Plea for used eyeglasses for Haiti sees big community response

When Magda Peck, Sc.D., went to pick up her eyeglasses recently at the UNMC Physicians’ Optical Center on campus, she talked about how nice it would be if people could donate their old eyeglasses to be sent to Haiti.

Mar 1, 2010

Students get dose of reality during Interprofessional Education Day

UNMC students of all health disciplines stepped outside the classroom recently to get a dose of what it’s like to work with other members of a health care team.

Feb 23, 2010

College of Nursing to implement major changes this fall

The UNMC College of Nursing will introduce major changes this fall that will boost enrollment, accelerate programs, increase the number of nurses graduating each year and better prepare students.

Feb 16, 2010

UNMC Off the Clock — Mary Ann Bernal publishes her first novel

Mary Ann Bernal — could it be the next big name in historical fiction?

Feb 5, 2010

UNMC Grants — Medical students secure grant to raise awareness about mental illness

UNMC medical students received a $4,000 Helping Hand Grant from the American Psychiatric Foundation to increase awareness about mental illnesses.

Jan 25, 2010

Nursing students put care into chili dinner for families

UNMC nursing students took time Wednesday to make life easier for families at the Ronald McDonald House.

Jan 11, 2010

Dr. Vose elected to clinical oncology society board

Julie Vose, M.D., has been elected to the board of directors of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).

Jan 7, 2010