Karen Burbach
Calling the poison center can save lives and money
National Poison Prevention Week, which runs March 16-22 this year, helps raise awareness about the dangers of poison exposure.
Mar 19, 2008
Nebraska’s music history the topic of March 25 Durham event
Nebraska not only has a rich tradition in literature but also a vast but less-publicized tradition in music. The Durham Western Heritage Museum invites you to learn about this tradition during a noon presentation on the medical center campus on Tuesday, March 25.
Mar 19, 2008
Meet UNMC Distinguished Scientist Kaushik Patel, Ph.D.
UNMC researcher Kaushik Patel, Ph.D., answers questions about his work, life and interests.
NOTE: This profile is part of a series highlighting the 26 researchers who were named UNMC Distinguished Scientists or New Investigators for 2007. Each of these researchers will be profiled in UNMC Today leading up to a Thursday ceremony to recognize their achievements.
Mar 18, 2008
Public policy adviser addresses UNMC Delegates
Lauren Hill, director of Policy Research for Gov. Dave Heineman, helps drive and shape policy issues on a daily basis for the state of Nebraska.
Mar 18, 2008
Stopping the flood
Joyce Dolson, custodial leader at the College of Dentistry, received the university’s EEVACS (Effective, Efficient, Value-Added, Cost Savings) Award recently for her efforts at the college on the night of Feb. 1 when she held a busted water pipe together for more than 50 minutes until a plumber arrived.
Mar 18, 2008
Meet UNMC Distinguished Scientist Yuri Persidsky, M.D., Ph.D.
UNMC researcher Yuri Persidsky, M.D., Ph.D., answers questions about his work, life and interests. NOTE: This profile is part of a series highlighting the 26 researchers who were named UNMC Distinguished Scientists or New Investigators for 2007. Each of these researchers will be profiled in UNMC Today leading up to a March 20 ceremony to recognize their achievements.
Mar 17, 2008
Million-step Monday — a laughing exercise
Some funny thoughts on walking and exercise to get your week started with a smile. Enjoy!
Mar 17, 2008
Meet UNMC New Investigator Sarah Thompson, Ph.D.
UNMC researcher Sarah Thompson, Ph.D., answers questions about her work, life and interests. NOTE: This profile is part of a series highlighting the 26 researchers who were named UNMC Distinguished Scientists or New Investigators for 2007. Each of these researchers will be profiled in UNMC Today leading up to a March 20 ceremony to recognize their achievements.
Mar 14, 2008
Series focuses on women’s health care at every stage of life
The health care needs of women vary at each stage of life. To better understand the differences, the Olson Center for Women’s Health at UNMC is offering a four-part educational series that focuses on a certain age group and the health issues effecting that population.
Mar 14, 2008
A settler’s tale
Dr. Sara randes Crook of the Nebraska Humanities Council dressed as early settler Barbara Kagi Mayhew Bradway and described life as a pioneer during a seminar at UNMC on Tuesday.
Mar 14, 2008