UNMC Today
Fuchs, Newland honored at SAHP awards program
Robert Fuchs and James Newland, M.D., were honored at the 2005 Awards Program for the UNMC School of Allied Health Professions. Retiring Associate Dean Mary Haven also was recognized for her leadership.
Jun 9, 2005
Nebraska Area Health Education Centers land National Health Education Convention in June 2006
The National Area Health Education Center Organization (NAO) has chosen Omaha to host its 2006 annual conference. One of the places Omaha beat out was Las Vegas, said Roxanna Jokela, director of the Rural Health Education Network, University of Nebraska Medical Center, and deputy director of the Nebraska Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) program. She […]
Jun 8, 2005
Munroe-Meyer Guild’s annual garden walk, faire June 12
The 38th Annual Garden Walk will be Sunday, June 12, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (rain or shine). Sponsored by the Munroe-Meyer Guild at UNMC, proceeds will support MMI’s therapeutic, training and research activities benefiting children, youth and adults with developmental disabilities and chronic handicapping conditions.
Jun 7, 2005
UNMC honors 29 at minority graduate reception
UNMC’s graduates of color gathered May 11 to praise and recognize those who most supported their educational journey. This year, 29 students were listed on the roll call of honor.
Jun 3, 2005
UNMC to participate in national program to improve care for chronically ill
The University of Nebraska Medical Center was selected recently by the Association of American Medical Colleges to participate in the nationwide Academic Chronic Care Collaborative. UNMC is one of 22 medical schools and teaching hospitals to participate in the new program which is designed to improve care of chronically ill patients. “This is a […]
Jun 2, 2005
UNMC graduate sings anthem, earns degree
It’s always been a toss-up as to what UNMC’s Iona Rone loved to do more – dissect frogs and study biology or sing. On May 13, she was honored for both.
May 27, 2005
Munroe-Meyer Guild to Hold 38th Annual Garden Walk & Faire June 12
The 38th Annual Garden Walk will be held Sunday, June 12, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (rain or shine). Sponsored by the Munroe-Meyer Guild at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, proceeds will support MMI’s therapeutic, training and research activities benefiting children, youth and adults with developmental disabilities and chronic handicapping conditions. In […]
May 20, 2005
UNMC researchers identify possible new treatment for prostate cancer-induced bone disease
Researchers at the University of Nebraska Medical Center have reported the findings of a new study that sheds light on a mechanism involved in the pathological destruction of bone caused by metastatic prostate cancer. The findings provide critical insight into the process of prostate cancer-driven bone destruction and identify a treatment that may interrupt bone […]
May 16, 2005
UNMC grad pursues career in mental healing
While there is a major need for diversity in all areas of health services, there is an especially severe shortage of psychiatric specialists of color. This was just one of several motivating factors that led Hope Jackson-Konnath to graduate today as a psychiatric nurse practitioner from the UNMC College of Nursing.
May 13, 2005
Center for Biopreparedness Education invite health professionals to two-day bioterrorism symposium May 24, 25 in Kearney
Health care providers and first-responders across Nebraska are invited to attend a two-day bioterrorism symposium in Kearney May 24 and 25, at the Kearney Holiday Inn, 110 Second Avenue. Target audience of the symposium are emergency medical technicians, nurses, physicians, and laboratory, infection control, public health, and allied health professionals. Cost is $15 per […]
May 13, 2005