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Public health in action – There’s more to your surroundings than you think

When it comes to environmental concerns and hazards, discussions often focus on large-scale issues such greenhouse gases and global warming. As such, Shawn Gibbs, Ph.D., notes that people often truly overlook the hazards that are right under their noses.

Apr 27, 2011

Meet UNMC Distinguished Scientist Surinder Batra, Ph.D.

UNMC researcher Surinder Batra, Ph.D., answers questions about his work, life and interests.

Apr 27, 2011

Reaction to the opening of UNMC’s new mobile nursing clinic

UNMC launched its mobile nursing clinic Tuesday to address Nebraska’s rural shortage of those who specialize in the care of older adults.

Apr 27, 2011

Med student’s run-in with deadly viper featured on Animal Planet tonight

In 2007, fourth-year medical student Michael Alexander White nearly lost his life after an encounter with one of the world’s deadliest snakes.

Apr 27, 2011

UNMC researchers developing test to detect warning signs of joint replacement failure

Goal is to allow joint replacements to last longer and avoid costly revision surgeries   More than 1.5 million total joint replacement operations are performed worldwide each year. While the success rate is 90 percent, almost 10 percent of implants fail and require additional surgery.   Now, University of Nebraska Medical Center researchers have discovered […]

Apr 27, 2011

UNMC administrator appointed to national advisory committee

Will provide key voice for health care workforce needs of rural communities Patricia Hageman, Ph.D., professor and former program director of physical therapy education in the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s School of Allied Health Professions, has been appointed to a three-year term on an external advisory committee for the Health Resources and Services Administration […]

Apr 27, 2011

UNMC rural health director appointed to presidential advisory group

Patrik Johansson, M.D., tapped by president to serve on Advisory Group on Prevention, Health Promotion, and Integrative Public Health   President Barack Obama has appointed Patrik Johansson, M.D., director of the Rural Health Education Network in the Harold M. and Beverly Maurer Center for Public Health, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, to the […]

Apr 27, 2011

Steel Magnolias offer and a discussion of pregnancy and diabetes

Learn about discounted tickets for employees and students to Sunday’s showing of Steel Magnolias and also read a discussion with Dr. Carl Smith regarding pregnancy among women with diabetes.

Apr 26, 2011

Meet UNMC New Investigator Hui Peng, M.D.

UNMC researcher Hui Peng, M.D., answers questions about her work, life and interests.

Apr 26, 2011

UNMC College of Nursing launches mobile clinic to provide critically needed service for rural older adults

The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing announced today that it has launched a unique mobile clinic to address Nebraska’s rural shortage of those who specialize in the care of older adults. A $300,000 federal stimulus grant is funding the Mobile Nurse Managed Clinic — a 38-foot, custom-built vehicle and one-of-a-kind mobile clinic. […]

Apr 26, 2011