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CityMatCH honored for improving health of women, children

  CityMatCH, a national public health organization housed with the University of Nebraska Medical Center Department of Pediatrics, has been recognized for its success in promoting and improving the health of the most vulnerable populations in the country – women and children.   At the recent conference in Washington, D.C., CityMatCH received the U.S. Department […]

Nov 10, 2010

Wayne, Norfolk, Seward: Public invited to hear talks on disaster preparedness Nov. 15, 16

  Disaster preparedness will be the topic on Nov. 15 and 16 in Wayne, Norfolk and Seward, as part of “UNMC Simply Science,” an outreach program from the University of Nebraska Medical Center.   Sharon Medcalf, associate director for the Nebraska Center for Preparedness Education, will be the featured speaker. Medcalf also is an instructor […]

Nov 10, 2010

Dr. Sarvetnick to lead UNMC’s regenerative medicine efforts

Nora Sarvetnick, Ph.D., a stem cell researcher and transplant immunologist at UNMC, has been named director of the Nebraska Regenerative Medicine Project.

Nov 9, 2010

Student Senate elections today and Wednesday

Student Senate elections will be held Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Wittson Hall lobby next to the 42nd Street entrance.

Nov 9, 2010

Take Health Risk Assessment, get enhanced benefits

Through Dec. 3, UNMC employees can take the Health Risk Assessment (HRA), called Wellstream, that will give them a personal health summary and entitles those with the university’s health insurance to enhanced wellness benefits. IMPORTANT LOG IN INFORMATION INCLUDED!

Nov 9, 2010

Public invited to Nov. 11 Science Café in Nebraska City on the problem of pre-term birth

  Problems of preterm births will be the topic of the Science Café to be held Nov. 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the Lied Lodge & Conference Center in Nebraska City.   The presenter will be Jack Turman, Jr., Ph.D., professor and program director in the division of physical therapy education in the School of […]

Nov 9, 2010

Dr. Sarvetnick to lead UNMC’s regenerative medicine efforts

Looks to hire four new researchers, generate more private donor support Nora Sarvetnick, Ph.D., a stem cell researcher and transplant immunologist at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, has been named director of the Nebraska Regenerative Medicine Project.   The announcement was made today by UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., who praised Dr. Sarvetnick […]

Nov 9, 2010

Free flu shots for employees today, last clinics tomorrow

UNMC employees can get flu shots today from 1 to 3 p.m. in lower Storz Pavilion 6 and 7. Access the flu shot consent form.

Nov 9, 2010

Extra day for the food drive

We’ve been given an extra day to collect food during this year’s food drive as food won’t be collected until Monday, Nov. 15.

Nov 9, 2010

Medicine dean candidate forum set for Thursday

Rod Markin, M.D., Ph.D., interim dean of the UNMC College of Medicine and candidate for full-time post of College of Medicine Dean, will participate in a “meet the candidate” forum on Thursday, Nov. 11 at 4 p.m. in the Eppley Science Hall Amphitheater.

Nov 9, 2010