UNMC Today
UNMC research team sheds light on deadly coxsackievirus in major infectious disease journal; opens door for prevention, treatment
Many theories exist about why children and some adults get myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart muscle that can cause mild to severe disease, including death or the need for heart transplantation. The theory of a UNMC research team is featured as the cover story in the May 15 issue of the Journal of Infectious […]
May 15, 2003
UNMC staff, children participate in Cinco de Mayo parade festivities
Editor’s note: This is a first-person account of the Cinco de Mayo parade, written by UNMC Media Specialist Walter Brooks.
Let’s be clear about something right now. As of May 3, the Cinco de Mayo parade in South Omaha has to be one of the largest parades in Nebraska. A May 4 Omaha World-Herald article stated: “Police officers estimated 20,000 people attended the parade but the people were so concentrated along several of the blocks that attendance [was] beyond estimate.”
May 14, 2003
Sen. Nelson secures $5 million for UNMC bioterrorism lab in Department of Defense budget authorization
Nebraska Sen. Ben Nelson has secured $5 million from the Department of Defense budget authorization and will earmark the money as a building block for UNMCs goal to establish a national bioterrorism center on campus. In a news release issued by Sen. Nelsons office on Friday, Nelson said UNMC is the only higher education institution […]
May 9, 2003
Kimball native, UNMC medical student receives American Medical Association Foundation leadership award
Kimball native, Brock Wentz, a fourth-year medical student at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, has been honored by the American Medical Association Foundation as one of this years recipients of the AMA Foundation Leadership Award. The award recognizes 25 medical students, 25 residents and fellows and 25 young physicians from around the country who […]
May 9, 2003
UNMC College of Nursing Dean Ada Lindsey, Ph.D., receives Mildred E. Newton Distinguished Educator award from alma mater
The distinguished career of Ada Lindsey, Ph.D., dean of the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing, began in 1955 when she enrolled at The Ohio State University School of Nursing. Little did she know that 47 years later, she would receive a second prestigious award from her alma mater. In late April, Dr. […]
May 7, 2003
UNMC College of Nursing invites nurses to attend informational sessions May 12 in Norfolk to learn about pursuing bachelor’s, master’s degrees
The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing invites anyone interested in pursuing bachelor’s or master’s degrees in nursing to attend an informational session May 12 in Norfolk. The sessions will be held at the Faith Regional Health Services, West Campus, Nebraska Room South at the below times. May 12: 4 p.m. Registered nurse […]
May 6, 2003
Nebraska Public Health Laboratory now 1 of 23 U.S. labs certified to test for smallpox virus locally; enables faster results
The Nebraska Public Health Laboratory (NPHL) is one of 23 laboratories in the country that recently received certification by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta to conduct tests for the smallpox virus. The certification means the labs have met the CDCs national criteria of bio-safety, bio-security and expertise, and can […]
May 5, 2003
Acute stroke management conference May 9
Nationally recognized faculty members in the area of acute stroke management will be in Omaha Friday, May 9, for a daylong conference, which involves all the major acute healthcare institutions in Omaha and Lincoln. The University of Nebraska Medical Center and Nebraska Health System are among the sponsors of the event, which runs from 7 […]
May 1, 2003
UNMC students start North Omaha clinic to treat Type II diabetics
Nebraskas state slogan for many years has been NebraskaThe Good Life. Now, thanks to the efforts of numerous University of Nebraska Medical Center students, the slogan applies to a new clinic in north Omaha, which provides low-cost care to indigent patients with Type II diabetes. Located in the Baker Place Clinic, 5050 Ames Ave., the […]
May 1, 2003
UNMC to honor three individuals at May 10 commencement ceremony
The University of Nebraska Medical Center will honor three people who have displayed tremendous dedication and excellence in their fields during its May 10 commencement ceremony in Omaha. The ceremony begins at 10 a.m. at the Omaha Civic Auditorium for students in the College of Medicine, College of Pharmacy, College of Nursing Omaha division, School […]
May 1, 2003