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Rural physical therapist first to complete geriatric mini-fellowship
North Platte Physical Therapist William Mackley is the first health professional in Nebraska to complete the Geriatric Mini-fellowship offered through the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Nebraska Geriatric Education Center (NEBGEC). Dr. Mackley completed the distance learning program in June and eventually will be followed by more than 100 other health professionals in the state currently enrolled in the program.
Aug 4, 2006
College of Medicine photo question — week 7 answer
Learn the answer to Wednesday’s College of Medicine historical photo question.
Aug 3, 2006
UNMC to break ground on second research tower on Aug. 8
The University of Nebraska Medical Center will break ground on a $74 million research tower at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 8, the second such tower to be built at the Omaha campus this decade. The ceremonial groundbreaking will honor the principal donor to the two towers, legendary Omaha businessman Chuck Durham, president and CEO […]
Aug 3, 2006
College of Medicine photo question — week 7
The UNMC campus continues its celebration of the College of Medicine’s 125th anniversary today with another historical photo question.
Aug 2, 2006
Women invited to Oct. 13 Omaha Women’s Health and Wellness Conference ‘Making the Most of Your Future’
Women are invited to attend the 9th annual Omaha Women’s Health and Wellness Conference Friday, Oct. 13, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Holiday Inn Convention Centre, 72nd and Grover Streets. The conference, titled “Making the Most of Your Future.” Educational health and wellness speakers, exhibits, continental breakfast and lunch, and free […]
Jul 31, 2006
UNMC to be part of national study to evaluate nicotine vaccine’s ability to help smokers stop smoking
A sense of euphoria, relaxation, increased alertness and its addictive nature is how nicotine exerts its power over people. In August, the University of Nebraska Medical Center will be enrolling people in a national study to evaluate whether a nicotine vaccine can help people quit smoking. The phase II study, which will involve about 10 […]
Jul 28, 2006
Board of Regents unanimously approve UNMC College of Public Health
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents gave unanimous approval today for a College of Public Health to be established on the University of Nebraska Medical Center campus. At the same time, the board also unanimously approved the appointment of Jay Noren, M.D., as the founding dean of the COPH. Dr. Noren has been serving […]
Jul 28, 2006
Dr. Jay Noren to serve as founding dean of UNMC College of Public Health
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents today unanimously approved the appointment of Jay Noren, M.D., as founding dean of the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Public Health. Dr. Noren has been serving as executive vice president, provost, and dean of the graduate college of the University of Nebraska since 2002. Dr. Noren’s appointment […]
Jul 28, 2006
College of Medicine photo question — week 6 answer
Learn the answer to Wednesday’s College of Medicine historical photo question.
Jul 27, 2006
College of Medicine photo question — week 6
The UNMC campus continues its celebration of the College of Medicine’s 125th anniversary today with another historical photo question.
Jul 26, 2006