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Firepot incidents spark calls for caution
A recent spate of injuries related to the use of ceramic firepots that use gel fuel have urged safety officials to issue pleas of caution for those who use the outdoor lamps.
Jun 22, 2011
Cafeteria BBQ cookoff for tornado relief
Six teams composed of culinary staff at The Nebraska Medical Center will compete for the title of “Best BBQ Sauce” today but the real winner will be the people served by the American Red Cross’ disaster relief fund.
Jun 22, 2011
Wellness Wednesday — Registration opens for Big Splash
The Big Splash, a recreational and competitive swimming fundraiser that has raised more than $50,000 for children and adults with disabilities, returns to Omaha on Saturday, Aug. 27.
Jun 22, 2011
Discounted tickets available for Guys and Dolls final weekend
UNMC employees and students can get discounted rates for adults ($29) and students ($18) for the closing weekend of “Guys and Dolls” at the Omaha Community Playhouse.
Jun 22, 2011
Nominate excellent co-workers for the Chancellor’s Silver ‘U’
Got an excellent co-worker? Nominate him or her for the monthly Chancellor’s Silver U award.
Jun 21, 2011
Growing clinical research – Want to participate in a clinical trial?
Would you or someone you know like to participate in a clinical trial? Check out UNMC’s new Clinical Trials Database, which lists descriptions and requirements of nearly 150 trials currently underway at the medical center.
Jun 21, 2011
Paulette Davidson named interim CEO of Bellevue Medical Center
Paulette Davidson has been named interim chief executive officer of Bellevue Medical Center by the hospital’s board of directors.
Jun 21, 2011
Dr. Cuddigan named acting nursing dean
Janet Cuddigan, Ph.D., has been named acting dean of the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing effective July 1.
Jun 21, 2011
Janet Cuddigan, Ph.D., named acting dean of UNMC College of Nursing
Janet Cuddigan, Ph.D., has been named acting dean of the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing effective July 1. Dr. Cuddigan is an associate professor of nursing and chair of the college’s Adult Health & Illness Department. Virginia Tilden, D.N.Sc., dean of the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing for nearly […]
Jun 21, 2011
Unique collaboration gives rural hospitals affordable access to patient simulators
A tool that can save lives — high-tech patient simulators — soon will be more accessible and affordable to rural Nebraska and western Iowa hospitals. The partnership, called the Shared Patient Simulation Project, is a collaboration between the University of Nebraska Medical Center, The Nebraska Medical Center, Prairie Health Ventures (PHV) and Mid-America Hospital Alliance […]
Jun 20, 2011