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Dr. Weis presents at the University of Turin, Italy
Andrew J. Weis, M.D., UNMC associate professor, section of cardiology, and director, Marfan Syndrome and Mitral Valve Prolapse Clinic, was honored by being invited to speak at the centuries-old University of Turin (Torino), Italy.
Dec 1, 2004
UNMC cardiologist presents at the University of Turin, Italy
Andrew J. Weis, M.D., University of Nebraska Medical Center associate professor, section of cardiology, and director, Marfan Syndrome and Mitral Valve Prolapse Clinic, was honored by being invited to speak at the centuries-old University of Turin (Torino), Italy. A University of Turin cardiologist had contacted Dr. Weis earlier for advice on managing a young man […]
Dec 1, 2004
UNMC employee recognized for wellness efforts
The Wellness Council of the Midlands (WELCOM) recently honored Bonita Tompkins, an assistant in the human resources department at UNMC, with the William M. Kizer “Light of Wellness” Award, recognizing employees who have made extraordinary healthy lifestyle changes as a result of their companies’ wellness programs. Tompkins was one of eight Omaha business professionals to […]
Dec 1, 2004
UNMC Kearney Division nursing faculty receives Nebraska Nurses Association Outstanding Nurse Educator Award
Carol Ott, Ph.D., associate professor, University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing Kearney Division, recently received the Nebraska Nurses Association Outstanding Nurse Educator Award. The award recognizes innovation and expertise in the nurse educator role. “It is a great honor to be nominated by nursing colleagues in District I of NNA. They all […]
Nov 29, 2004
UNMC exceeds its 2004 United Way goal
University of Nebraska Medical Center employees contributed $121,128 to this year’s United Way of the Midlands campaign, exceeding the campus goal of $120,000. “The faculty and staff at UNMC gave very generously this fall,” said Andy Kammerer, campaign division director at United Way of the Midlands. “They can and should be proud of their contribution, […]
Nov 29, 2004
Radiation science students host school games
Jim Temme, associate director of UNMC’s Radiation Science Technology Division, never could say no to his daughter. So when Abby McGinnis, a kindergarten teacher at Miller Park Elementary School in North Omaha, asked if Temme could round up a few volunteers to help out at the school’s first carnival on Nov. 4, he said no problem.
Nov 19, 2004
Radiation science students host school games
Jim Temme, associate director of the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Radiation Science Technology Division, never could say no to his daughter. So when Abby McGinnis, a kindergarten teacher at Miller Park Elementary School in North Omaha, asked if Temme could round up a few volunteers to help out at the school’s first carnival on […]
Nov 19, 2004
HIV clinic staff says message changes, but not mission
The fundamental reality for HIV/AIDS health providers, social workers, prevention specialists and patients and families of persons living with the disease can be summed up in a single word: change. That is why, in 1998, UNMC’s HIV Clinic staff began its annual “Update for HIV Care Providers and Educators.”
Nov 17, 2004
Project Meant to Slow Emile Street Traffic
In an effort to slow traffic on Emile Street, two speed tables will be installed. The construction project will begin the week of Nov. 15 and should take from four to six weeks to complete.
The speed tables will be located adjacent to the Lot 50 parking structure entrance and just to the east of The Lied Transplant Center.
Nov 17, 2004
Paul Sammut, M.D., honored for cystic fibrosis research
Paul Sammut, M.D., associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, was among four individuals honored as “Omaha’s Finest” at the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s annual event Nov. 5. Dr. Sammut has worked extensively in the areas of CF treatment and research at UNMC for the past 16 years. More than $35,000 was […]
Nov 16, 2004