John Keenan

New faculty spotlight: Amir Farhangpour, D.D.S.

Dr. Farhangpour is assistant dean for Omaha clinics and associate professor in the UNMC College of Dentistry Department of Adult Restorative Dentistry.

Dec 19, 2019

Amir Farhangpour, D.D.S.

University to close on Dec. 24

Announcement follows a decision by President Trump to close federal offices.

Dec 19, 2019

Platelet donations needed during holiday season

Nebraska Community Blood Bank is hosting a platelet donation drive Dec. 24 through Jan. 4.

Dec 19, 2019

Heather Lawson and her daughter, Kailey, visit the Nebraska Community Blood Bank. During Kailey's tumor removal surgery, she required quite a few units of blood, as well as needing blood and platelets multiple times throughout the duration of her cancer treatment. The Lawsons are grateful for those who donate blood and platelets that help patients such as Kailey.

Dr. Willett selected to participate in APTA research summit

Summit focused on optimizing transitions for children with neuromotor disabilities.

Dec 18, 2019

Camp Munroe Theater production expands its goals

Newest production will be held on Jan. 4.

Dec 18, 2019

The Camp Monroe Theater Co. participants create and take part in original productions such as 2018's "Cowboy Camp."

MMI for the record

News and notes from the MMI community.

Dec 18, 2019

Paige Rivard, third from left, being honored at the Prader-Willi Syndrome Association national conference.

UNMC study: Marijuana use in e-cigarettes increases among youth

Hongying Dai, Ph.D., has study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Dec 18, 2019

Hongying Dai, Ph.D.

Time out with T.O. – Remembering Victor Holly III

Colleague: “Victor’s enthusiasm for life is a secret that deserves to be shared.”

Dec 18, 2019

Victor Holly III

MMI’s new ‘Letters to Santa’ program delivers

New program ‘an opportunity to do something nice for our kids.’

Dec 18, 2019

Ron Krueger, M.D., receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Director of the Truhlsen Eye Institute honored by the International Society of Refractive Surgery.

Dec 18, 2019

From left, Ronald Krueger, M.D., the McGaw Professor and chairman of the UNMC Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences and director of the Truhlsen Eye Institute, and UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D.