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UNMC College of Dentistry holds White Coat Ceremony for new students; symbolizes entry into profession
The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry, located in Lincoln, held a White Coat Ceremony recently to welcome 45 new dental students and 23 dental hygiene students into the dental profession. The ceremony is a rite of passage, as well as a call to achieve the high standards set forth in the profession, […]
Sep 11, 2003
Summer program attracts top high school students Nebraska students explore health sciences at UNMC
Eighteen high school students gained a better understanding of the opportunities in the health sciences by recently participating in the Summer Health Professions Career Workshop at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. The medical opportunities are endless, said Rachel Faust of Petersburg, Neb., who was among the Nebraska juniors and seniors to visit the UNMC […]
Sep 3, 2003
International dental research organization recognizes UNMC professor for research contributions
The International Association of Dental Research (IADR) has awarded its Oral Health Research Award, sponsored by Colgate, to Caren M. Barnes, professor, University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry Department of Surgical Specialties. The award, presented recently at the IADR general session in Goteberg, Sweden, recognizes meritorious research contributions in the prevention of oral […]
Sep 2, 2003
UNMC researchers involved in national study to evaluate nicotine vaccine; new approach gives smokers new hope to quit, stay quitting
Mike Demuth, 35, has had enough of his 15 years of addiction to cigarettes. Hes tried just about everything to quit. I value my health a lot and consider myself an intelligent person, but this little stick has so much control over me. Demuth is participating in a University of Nebraska Medical Center clinical study […]
Aug 29, 2003
UNMC researchers receive $497,000 grant from National Institutes of Health to find ways to better predict effectiveness of antidepressants in children, adolescents
University of Nebraska Medical Center researchers have received a three-year, $497,000 grant funded by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), to develop laboratory animal models of testing antidepressants in children and adolescents. The National Institutes of Health, the premier public source of medical and behavioral research support in the United States, funds scientific studies […]
Aug 25, 2003
UNMC College of Nursing students earn dean’s list honors
Students from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing were named to the dean’s list following the spring semester 2003. To qualify for the dean’s list, students must have a grade point average of 3.5 or above. The UNMC College of Nursing, based in Omaha, with divisions in Lincoln, Kearney and Scottsbluff, is […]
Aug 15, 2003
80 Students Receive Diplomas At UNMC
Diplomas were conferred on 80 University of Nebraska Medical Center students last week. The following is a list of graduates by college, degree and hometown: College of Nursing Post Masters Certificate in Nursing KEARNEY Tammera G. Price-Fowlkes School of Allied Health Professions Master of Physical Therapy LINCOLN Blair Loren Compton OMAHA Kevin Patrick O’Keefe […]
Aug 15, 2003
UNMC Eppley Cancer Center establishes fund to advance cancer research in honor of Liz Karnes
A fund to advance cancer research and care at the University of Nebraska Medical Center Eppley Cancer Center has been established in honor of Liz Karnes, an Omaha community leader who died earlier this year after a 12-year battle with cancer. The fund called Lizs Legacy was announced this morning at an outdoor news conference […]
Aug 14, 2003
UNMC Eppley Cancer Center establishes fund to advance cancer research in honor of Liz Karnes
A fund to advance cancer research and care at the University of Nebraska Medical Center Eppley Cancer Center has been established in honor of Liz Karnes, an Omaha community leader who died earlier this year after a 12-year battle with cancer. The fund called Lizs Legacy was announced this morning at an outdoor news conference […]
Aug 14, 2003
UNMC College of Nursing new specialty prepares nurses for dual role in family, mental health; will help ease health professional shortage
The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing has received a $750,000 federal grant that will help ease Nebraskas shortage of rural health professionals by preparing students in the dual capacity of a family nurse practitioner and advanced practice psychiatric/mental health nurse. The U.S. Health and Human Services Bureau of Health Professions Division of […]
Aug 14, 2003