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