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Childhood obesity expert named chair of public health department

Terry Huang Ph.D., takes a different approach to the worldwide epidemic of childhood obesity.

Jun 1, 2010

Test of computer emergency notification system set for Wednesday

As a part of its Emergency Notification Process, UNMC will test the Desktop Emergency Notification system crawler on Wednesday at 10 a.m.

Jun 1, 2010

Creative Check-up for communicators a healthy dose of training

A free, half-day conference for campus communicators, titled “Creative Check-up 2010,” will be held Wednesday, June 23.

Jun 1, 2010

Generously improving small smiles

It was only suppose to be a one-time event.   But the overwhelming response to the Panhandle Dental Day in western Nebraska seven years ago has kept the students, dental faculty and staff from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry coming back.   “For many of the children we are their dentist, […]

Jun 1, 2010

Counselor to discuss personal budget basics during Wednesday forum — DAY CORRECTED

Tahnee Markussen of Consumer Credit Counseling Services of Nebraska will present “Where did my paycheck go?” on Wednesday at noon in the Eppley Science Hall Amphitheater.

May 28, 2010

Answers from health care reform forum, online chat reminder

A health care reform forum held at UNMC Thursday addressed a variety of questions submitted online as well as from the audience.

May 28, 2010

UNMC for the record

A list of recent achievements, activities and happenings involving UNMC staff, faculty and students.

May 28, 2010

First class of High School Alliance attends open house at UNMC

Diverse group of 36 students represents eight school districts, one educational service unit and 17 high schools The first class of 36 high school students in the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s High School Alliance came to the Sorrell Center at UNMC this week for an open house. The students gathered together as a group […]

May 28, 2010

Pancreatic cancer registry receives $1.6 million grant from National Institutes of Health

World’s most comprehensive registry of pancreatic cancer information to assist patients and researchers worldwide The Pancreatic Cancer Collaborative Registry (PCCR), created by Simon Sherman, Ph.D., professor in the Eppley Institute at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, has been awarded a five-year, nearly $1.6 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to enhance […]

May 28, 2010

Health care reform forum set for noon

Health care reform will be the focus of today’s forum for employees of UNMC, UNMC Physicians and The Nebraska Medical Center at noon in the Durham Research Center Auditorium.

May 27, 2010