UNMC Today
NIH executive brings hope, inspiration to minority youths
Ron G. King, Ph.D., one of the highest-ranking African-Americans at the National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of Health (NIH), recently came to UNMC. Click to find out why.
Oct 30, 2002
UNMC names future research center in honor of Charles Durham
In recognition of his generous gift, the University of Nebraska Medical Center has named its newest research building in honor of Omaha philanthropist Charles Durham. The announcement was made on Oct. 23 during a ceremony in the facility that will bear the Durham name. The facility — formerly the Research Center of Excellence — will […]
Oct 23, 2002
UNMC among co-sponsors of Oct. 26 men’s health screenings
The mounting evidence of significant disparities in minority health outcomes in the United States has health professionals increasingly trying to reach minorities where they live — especially African Americans.
That’s why Ira Combs, R.N., community liaison nurse coordinator at UNMC; the Urban League of Nebraska; and 100 Black Men of Omaha are co-sponsoring a special health screening focusing on minority men. “Men’s Day Health Screening” will be Saturday, Oct. 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Urban League Family Resource Center, 30th and Lake Streets.
Oct 18, 2002
Medical Spanish/International Health Programs fulfill critical need
UNMC’s enthusiastic response to the visionary Jose Alfredo Garcia, M.D., gave UNMC students priority placement in his Medical Spanish/International Health Programs (MS/IHP).
Oct 17, 2002
UNMC students celebrate National Pharmacy Week with service projects
An award-winning chapter of University of Nebraska Medical Center pharmacy students is celebrating National Pharmacy Week in several ways, and wants to let patients know where they can come to get the best information about their medications. Pharmacists are patients best and most accessible medication experts, said Paula Svoboda, a third-year College of Pharmacy student […]
Oct 16, 2002
Hispanic Heritage Month prompts wide-ranging conversation
In commemoration of National Hispanic Heritage Awareness Month, the NHS/UNMC Employee Diversity Network sponsored a special presentation Sept. 26 by Jose Romero, M.D., associate professor of pediatrics infectious disease and chief recruitment officer of Latinos at UNMC.
“One very important thing for everyone to understand is that the Latino people are a very heterogeneous population – one size does not fit all,” said Dr. Romero, who was born in Mexico.
Oct 11, 2002
Security procedures affecting international students discussed
In continuing efforts to strengthen national security, Thomas Gouttierre, dean of International Studies and Programs at UNMC and the University of Nebraska at Omaha, said the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) and U.S. Department of State (DOS) have implemented several new procedures for tracking international students and scholars. See story to find out more.
Oct 11, 2002
UNMC graduates receive Distinguished Alumni Award
The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine Alumni Association recently honored John Filkins, M.D., L. Thomas Hood, M.D., and Edward Malashock, M.D., with the UNMC College of Medicine Distinguished Alumni Award for their significant contributions to UNMC and the medical profession. The 1946 College of Medicine graduates went on to become pioneers in […]
Oct 11, 2002
UNMC to lease space at Scott Technology Transfer and Incubator Center
Cutting-edge research that the University of Nebraska Medical Center will conduct at a business incubator in Omaha has the potential to lead to promising product developments. Under an agreement approved Friday by the NU Board of Regents on Friday, UNMC will lease 8,309 square feet of space at the Scott Technology Transfer and Incubator Center. […]
Oct 11, 2002
UNMC Eppley Cancer Center Receives $207,000 from Cattlemen’s Ball Proceeds
The University of Nebraska Medical Centers Eppley Cancer Center has received $207,000 in proceeds from the 2002 Cattlemens Ball of Nebraska, an event which was held June 1 at the Benes Cattle Company near Valparaiso, Neb. The check presented on Oct. 5 at the Starlight Ballroom near Wahoo exceeded the fund-raising goal by $7,000. The […]
Oct 9, 2002