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UNMC lecture to discuss link between social disparities and life expectancy

Harvard professor will make two presentations on Thursday When it comes to life expectancy, family history has something to do with it.   But where you live, your job and educational level have a lot more say in how long you live, said David Williams, Ph.D., professor of public health at the Harvard School of […]

Mar 28, 2011

Dr. Watanabe-Galloway to lead UNMC’s Japanese relief effort

When it comes to disaster preparedness, Japan is one of the best in the world. But, a magnitude 9.0 earthquake and resulting tsunami devastated many of the country’s rural villages.

Mar 25, 2011

Student spotlight – Jessica Bursovsky

Today we meet Jessica Bursovsky, a third-semester bachelor’s of science in nursing student at the UNMC College of Nursing West Nebraska Division in Scottsbluff.

Mar 25, 2011

UNMC for the record

Faculty from Tonji University in China visit UNMC and Gary Beck is honored for his educational efforts.

Mar 25, 2011

Dr. Shelley Smith receives UNMC’s top research award

Her genetics work in language disorders is recognized around the world Shelley Smith, Ph.D., director of developmental neuroscience at the Munroe-Meyer Institute at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, has been named UNMC’s fifth scientist laureate.   The award is the highest honor UNMC bestows on researchers.   Dr. Smith was honored along with 23 […]

Mar 25, 2011

Legislative League visits campus

Judy Nelson wanted just a bit of one-on-one time with Charles Enke, M.D. “I don’t know if you remember but you treated my father,” the legislative league member said. “He talked about how he taught you the proper way to use the words ‘lay’ and ‘lie.'”

Mar 25, 2011

Plenty of spots remain for March 31 blood drive

A large number of donation time slots are still available for the UNMC campus blood drive scheduled for Thursday, March 31.

Mar 25, 2011

Lookin’ at U – Jessica Mercer, Ph.D.

This week, we learn more about Jessica Mercer, Ph.D., editorial grants associate.

Mar 24, 2011

A note regarding reimbursement account claims for 2010

This is a reminder that the Health Care and Dependent Care Reimbursement Account deadline for submitting 2010 claims is Thursday, March 31.

Mar 24, 2011

Efforts to prepare teens for health careers featured in UNMC Connect

The UNMC High School Alliance and the effect of tobacco-settlement dollars are highlighted in the latest edition of UNMC Connect.

Mar 24, 2011