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