Karen Burbach
Officers for Student Association for Rural Health announced
New officers have been elected for 2006-07 by the Student Association for Rural Health (SARH) at UNMC.
Dec 5, 2006
Three avian flu forums planned, more likely on the way
The popularity of last month’s avian flu forums has led to the scheduling of three additional presentations this month with more likely coming in January.
Dec 5, 2006
Looking back with Robert Grissom, M.D.
In honor of the College of Medicine’s 125th Anniversary, UNMC Today spoke with some retired faculty members and reflected on their years in the college. Today we hear from Robert Grissom, M.D., professor emeritus from the department of cardiology. Dr. Grissom was at UNMC from 1953 until his retirement in 1987.
Dec 5, 2006
Looking back with Hobart Wiltse, M.D.
In honor of the College of Medicine’s 125th Anniversary, UNMC Today spoke with some retired faculty members and reflected on their years in the college. Today we hear from Hobart Wiltse, M.D., a retired professor from the department of pediatrics who spent 37 years on the faculty. He served as professor from 1977 to 2002 and his specialty was taking care of children with metabolic disorders.
Dec 4, 2006
UNMC Physicians pediatrics clinics moving
UNMC Physicians’ general and specialty pediatrics clinics are moving from level four of the Durham Outpatient Center to a brand new location on level one of the outpatient center.
Dec 1, 2006
Dr. Rupp says the time is right for flu shots
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) officials have declared this week “National Influenza Vaccination Week” to urge more Americans to get vaccinated. UNMC’s Mark Rupp, M.D., says getting vaccinated is a good idea.
Nov 30, 2006
Finding UNMC policies
Do you know the UNMC campus policy about holiday leave? If not, do you know where to find this and other UNMC policies online?
Nov 29, 2006
Meet UNMC Distinguisted Scientist Rob Lewis, Ph.D.
UNMC researcher Rob Lewis, Ph.D., answers questions about his work, life and interests.
NOTE: This profile is part of a series highlighting the 25 researchers who were named UNMC Distinguished Scientists for 2006. Each of these researchers will be profiled in UNMC Today leading up to a March 12 ceremony to recognize their achievements.
Nov 29, 2006
Public health leadership institute announces new scholars
The second class of scholars at Great Plains Public Health Leadership Institute recently began instruction.
Nov 28, 2006
CDC scientist says STATPack System has great possibilities
Health care professionals say a computerized emergency response system for public health laboratories developed in Nebraska is proving to be a valuable tool for other states and has the potential to impact public health systems worldwide.
Nov 27, 2006