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UNMC oncologist named president-elect of national cancer organization

Julie Vose, M.D., begins term next week

May 29, 2014

Julie Vose, M.D.

Intersection of art, science is focus of Science Cafe

The June 3 Omaha event will explore analysis of painting using X-ray technology.

May 28, 2014

Fremont physician receives Koefoot Award

Monty Sellon, M.D., called a “great mentor and teacher.”

May 28, 2014

Monty Sellon, M.D.

Wellness Wednesday: Fitness Fridays return

Walk and run set for May 30 to kick off new season of events.

May 28, 2014

A Day in the Life: The Beginning

A snapshot of the moments before UNMC’s Omaha commencement.

May 28, 2014

Dr. Gold to speak at Omaha Press Club

Thursday lunch event accepting reservations.

May 28, 2014

UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D.

Healthy diet linked with better lung function in COPD patients

Study looked at lung function within 24 hours of eating grapefruit, bananas, fish and cheese

May 28, 2014

Corrine Hanson, Ph.D.

Presentation will impact children’s mental health care

Christopher Kratochvil, M.D., a professor of psychiatry and pediatrics and associate vice chancellor for clinical research at UNMC, chaired the master course — “Update on Pediatric Psychopharmacology” — at the American Psychiatric Association’s 2014 annual meeting, held earlier this month in New York City. It was the fourth year Dr. Kratochvil has chaired the master course at the event.

May 27, 2014

Christopher Kratochvil, M.D., a professor of psychiatry and pediatrics and associate vice chancellor for clinical research at UNMC.

UNMC, SHARING Clinics to team with Girls Inc.

UNMC and Girls Incorporated of Omaha (Girls Inc.) have announced a partnership to offer health care services at Girls Inc.’s new $15 million health and wellness center at 2811 N. 45th St. A groundbreaking ceremony was held May 14 for the 55,000-square-foot addition. The newly expanded Girls Inc. center will be named in memory of Katherine Fletcher, a respected leader in the Omaha community and an exemplary educator with the Omaha Public Schools.

May 27, 2014

From left, Drew Dickson, co-president of UNMC SHARING Clinics, Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert, Girls Inc. Executive Director Roberta Wilhelm and Brad Britigan, M.D., dean of the UNMC College of Medicine and president of the clinical enterprise, pose by a photo of Katherine Clark Fletcher at the groundbreaking.

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Kevin Garvin, M.D., orthopaedic surgery, has been named treasurer of The Hip Society. Earlier this year, Dr. Garvin served as program chair for the organization’s Specialty Day during its annual meeting in New Orleans. In addition, Dr. Garvin is currently serving as research committee chair on the executive board of The Knee Society and has been a member of the International Hip Society since 2012.

May 27, 2014

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