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UNMC students train in communities across Nebraska
From September through November, University of Nebraska Medical Center students are participating in student rotations with health professionals across Nebraska as part of their health care education. The rotations are part of the UNMC Rural Health Education Network (RHEN), an innovative program developed to help address the shortage of health professionals in rural Nebraska. The students […]
Sep 2, 2010
Statewide tracking system assesses developmental needs for premature infants
Two premature babies. Two different paths. Sharan Bryson’s son, Chris, was born at 34 weeks old and weighed only four pounds, three ounces. Fifteen years later her daughter, Meah, was born at just 26 weeks. She weighed a mere two pounds, one ounce. Risks for premature babies can include heart and lung complications, […]
Sep 1, 2010
Forensic dentistry is the topic of the next Science Cafe
Forensic dentistry is the topic of the next Science Café, at 7 p.m., Sept. 7, at the Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St. in Omaha. Dentist and researcher James Jenkins, D.D.S., will discuss how forensic dentists identify the deceased using dental records. Attendees will learn past and present forensic techniques and tools, as well as […]
Sep 1, 2010
Rare, complex delivery and operation saves newborn
A multidisciplinary team of physicians recently performed the first “ex utero intrapartum treatment” or “EXIT” procedure at UNMC’s hospital partner, The Nebraska Medical Center.
Sep 1, 2010
Wellness Wednesday – $40 massages for employees and students in September — PRICE CORRECTION
Employees and students get $10 off regular full session prices for a massage at the Center for Healthy Living in September.
Sep 1, 2010
Still time to register or be a sponsor for SHARING the Green
There’s still time to register to play in or be a donor for the 11th annual SHARING The Green Golf Tournament, which will be held on Friday, Sept. 10 at Stone Creek Golf Course in Omaha.
Sep 1, 2010
Time out with T.O. – Roll up those sleeves
During the recent heat wave, dozens of scheduled blood donors in Omaha cancelled appointments every day because it was “too hot,” said April Oppliger. That’s weak. They could have at least used the old “my dog swallowed my appointment card” line.
Aug 31, 2010
IRB to no longer accept old forms as of Sept. 1
As of Wednesday (Sept. 1), the Institutional Review Board will ONLY accept the recent versions of the applications and forms available on the IRB website.
Aug 31, 2010
Sept. 14 Joslyn seminar focused on Omaha’s Kent Bellows
Joslyn Museum will sponsor a free event for employees on Sept. 14 at noon in the Sorrell Center, Room 2010, during which the works of local artist Kent Bellows will be discussed.
Aug 31, 2010
Interested in participating in a clinical trial?
Would you or someone you know like to participate in a clinical trial?
Aug 31, 2010