Chuck Brown

Med center earns blue distinction for spine surgery, knee and hip replacement

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska has designated UNMC’s hospital partner, The Nebraska Medical Center, as a Blue Distinction Center for Spine Surgery and a Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement.

Mar 1, 2010

Dr. Kratochvil has history with clinical research

Christopher Kratochvil, M.D., has conducted clinical trials for the past 10 years and he’s loved it.

Feb 26, 2010

UNMC Off the Clock – Maggie Menard seeks Mrs. Nebraska crown

Maggie Menard is a business associate in the department of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery. She also is Mrs. Douglas County and on May 22, she will compete in the Mrs. Nebraska Pageant.

Feb 26, 2010

Dr. Kratochvil named to clinical research posts

Christopher Kratochvil, M.D., professor of psychiatry, has been named assistant vice chancellor for clinical research and chief medical officer of UNeHealth Corporation.

Feb 25, 2010

The Nebraska Medical Center, Methodist form Accountable Care Alliance

UNMC’s hospital partner, The Nebraska Medical Center, and Methodist Health System, have joined together to form the Accountable Care Alliance.

Feb 24, 2010

College of Pharmacy moves up to fourth in AACP research rankings

The UNMC College of Pharmacy now ranks fourth nationally among 110 pharmacy schools in terms of National Institutes of Health research dollars per Ph.D. faculty member, the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) has announced.

Feb 24, 2010

Spoken word performance will celebrate Black History Month

It dates back to the shores of West Africa. Spoken word is a unique oral tradition deeply embedded in African-American culture and community.

Feb 24, 2010

Kearney students teach parents what to do for sick child

It’s hard enough being a parent, but when your child is sick, it’s even tougher. Should I call the doctor? Should I take him to the emergency room? What should I give her to bring down the fever?

Feb 23, 2010

Second Haiti volunteer team returns home

Last week, Alan Richards, M.D., associate professor of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery, helped a 16-year-old Haitian girl with a massive tumor in her mouth receive life-saving treatment.

Feb 22, 2010

Dr. Gollan to step down as College of Medicine dean

John Gollan, M.D., Ph.D., dean of the UNMC College of Medicine for nearly seven years, will step down as dean effective June 30 and return to the department of internal medicine as Stokes-Shackleford Professor.

Feb 19, 2010