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Nebraska Tobacco Settlement Biomedical Research Fund timeline
A brief history of Nebraska’s Tobacco Settlement Biomedical Research Fund activity.
Feb 3, 2011
Report shows state research investment provides strong return
An economic impact report by one of the leading economists in the Midwest has found that tobacco settlement funds invested into biomedical research at Nebraska’s four leading research institutions has produced an 8 to 1 return.
Feb 3, 2011
Dr. Harris Frankel receives prestigious national award
Recognized for his work with health information exchange in Nebraska The eHealth Initiative (eHI), a national organization committed to quality, safety, and efficiency of health care through information technology, has honored Harris Frankel, M.D., with its eHealth Physician Advocate of the Year Award. Dr. Frankel is president of the Nebraska Health Information Initiative (NeHII, […]
Feb 3, 2011
UNMC College of Dentistry celebrates 10 years of healthy smiles
Children’s Dental Day at the UNMC College of Dentistry in Lincoln has become the number one source of care for thousands of Nebraska’s children. Since the program began in 2001 the college has provided more than $2 million in dental care to 4,375 kids. On Feb. 4, the faculty, staff and students will […]
Feb 3, 2011
UNMC LiveGreen — Learn about the research towers’ new ‘green’ chillers
Last year, UNMC installed new reheat chillers in the Durham Research Center towers that are more energy and cost efficient than previous chillers.
Feb 2, 2011
Wellness Wednesday – Poison Center says ‘K2’ or ‘Spice’ calls on the Rise
You can buy it as easily as a pack of cigarettes in Nebraska and it is marketed as a “legal high.”
Feb 2, 2011
Diversity presentation on courage postponed
Thursday’s Diversity Lectures and Cultural Arts Series event featuring Clennon King has been postponed until a later date due to winter weather.
Feb 2, 2011
Spotlight on new faculty – Anil Arora, M.D.
Anil Arora, M.D., assistant professor of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.
Feb 2, 2011
Joslyn to host a free member’s event for ‘The Glory of Ukraine’
UNMC employees are invited to preview “The Glory of Ukraine” exhibition at Joslyn Art Museum on Friday, Feb. 11.
Feb 2, 2011
Correction regarding Doctor of Nursing Practice story
In Monday’s story regarding a Doctor of Nursing Practice program at UNMC, the program was incorrectly referred to as a Doctor of Nurse Practitioner program.
Feb 2, 2011