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UNMC Grants – A potential weight loss tool for rural women
A College of Nursing study will evaluate the effectiveness of Internet-based weight loss interventions for women in rural or lightly-populated areas.
Jun 2, 2011
Registration opens for 2nd annual Owl Ride
More than 1,000 expected to participate in July 16 late night bike ride Registration has opened for the second annual Owl Ride, Omaha’s nighttime urban cycling adventure. The unique recreational bike ride set for Saturday, July 16 is the largest annual night bicycle ride between Chicago and Denver. Log on to owlride.org to register and find more information. […]
Jun 2, 2011
An update on the electronic health record implementation project
Read about the latest developments in the implementation process of the new electronic health records at The Nebraska Medical Center and UNMC Physicians Clinics.
Jun 1, 2011
ITS’ Curt Phillips receives Chancellor’s Gold ‘U’
One day last September, Curt Phillips, a workstation support specialist in information technology services, was set to leave work early when a problem arose with the Employee Satisfaction Survey that Human Resources administered.
Jun 1, 2011
Wellness Wednesday – Employees reflect on the women’s triathlon
Jenny Nunamaker, a triage nurse in the Olson Center for Women’s Health was in a bad bike accident as a child. She lost her front teeth, needed several surgeries and never rode a bike again. Well, not until she participated in the Inaugural Omaha Women’s Triathlon anyway.
Jun 1, 2011
Online parking renewal now open
UNMC employees can renew their parking by going to the Employee Self Service Web site.
Jun 1, 2011
UNMC launching $3.2 million weight loss, maintenance study in Columbus, 12 counties
Most people are aware of some of the risks associated with excess weight and obesity — diabetes, heart disease, and possibly cancer. And many have heeded the warnings and have lost weight. But two-thirds of American adults are still overweight or obese. Those who lose weight have problems maintaining the loss. A unique research study […]
Jun 1, 2011
Growing Clinical Research – A comparative effectiveness research discussion
Jennifer Larsen, M.D., associate vice chancellor for clinical research, discusses and its funding possibilities for UNMC investigators.
May 31, 2011
Creative Check Up and free lunch on June 14 — Register now
Register this week for the June 14 Creative Check up and get a free lunch as well as free advice to help you market your department, clinic or college.
May 31, 2011
What’s in the water? Find out at Science Cafe
Recent news articles suggest strange goings-on within waterways across the country.
May 31, 2011