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New cancer guidelines to help adolescents and young adults
UNMC oncologist chairs panel that develops new guidelines to help guide adolescents, young adults through cancer A University of Nebraska Medical Center pediatric oncologist, Peter Coccia, M.D., served as chairman of a national panel that developed patient guidelines to help guide adolescents and young adults with cancer through diagnosis, treatment and after therapy. These guidelines […]
Feb 8, 2013
Lookin’ at U – Athena Ramos
This week, we learn more about Athena Ramos, program coordinator for the Center for Reducing Health Disparities in the College of Public Health.
Feb 7, 2013
Science and art focus of Feb. 12 Omaha Science Cafe
The science and art behind a genetic disorder affecting 1 in 3,000 people is the focus of the next Omaha Science Cafe on Feb. 12 at the Slowdown.
Feb 7, 2013
Musical matinees and zombie talk
Don’t miss a bloody good conversation series presented by the Omaha Community Playhouse and UNMC in conjunction with Evil Dead: The Musical.
Feb 7, 2013
Chinese Cultural Fair on Feb. 8
Taste traditional Chinese tea and food from area Chinese restaurants Feb. 8 at UNMC’s first-ever Chinese Cultural Fair.
Feb 7, 2013
UNMC study suggests vitamin D could reduce lung inflammation in asthma, COPD
New research suggests that vitamin D may be important for humans exposed to agricultural organic dust.
Feb 7, 2013
A day in the life …Finally out
The UNMC Gay-Straight Alliance, a new student group, invited psychiatrist, alum and author Loren Olson, M.D., to be the headliner.
Feb 6, 2013
Studies show need for primary care nurse practitioners and physician assistants
Nurse practitioners and physician assistants are poised to help fill the gap created by the shortage of primary care physicians in Nebraska as more people gain access to health care through the Affordable Care Act. But just like with primary care physicians, there is a shortage of nurse practitioners and physician assistants in the state. […]
Feb 6, 2013
UNMC to hold three-part zombie series at Omaha Community Playhouse
Do real life zombies exist? Want to know more about zombies and how to prepare for a zombie apocalypse? Find out the answers to these questions and more at the Sunday Bloody Sunday conversation series, Feb. 17, March 3 and 10 at the Omaha Community Playhouse, 6915 Cass St. The conversations take place immediately following […]
Feb 6, 2013
Plans for pediatrics in the Durham Outpatient Center
On March 4, a new sign will be displayed in pediatrics at the Durham Outpatient Center. Find out why.
Feb 6, 2013