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Reaction to the opening of UNMC’s new mobile nursing clinic
UNMC launched its mobile nursing clinic Tuesday to address Nebraska’s rural shortage of those who specialize in the care of older adults.
Apr 27, 2011
Med student’s run-in with deadly viper featured on Animal Planet tonight
In 2007, fourth-year medical student Michael Alexander White nearly lost his life after an encounter with one of the world’s deadliest snakes.
Apr 27, 2011
UNMC researchers developing test to detect warning signs of joint replacement failure
Goal is to allow joint replacements to last longer and avoid costly revision surgeries More than 1.5 million total joint replacement operations are performed worldwide each year. While the success rate is 90 percent, almost 10 percent of implants fail and require additional surgery. Now, University of Nebraska Medical Center researchers have discovered […]
Apr 27, 2011
UNMC administrator appointed to national advisory committee
Will provide key voice for health care workforce needs of rural communities Patricia Hageman, Ph.D., professor and former program director of physical therapy education in the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s School of Allied Health Professions, has been appointed to a three-year term on an external advisory committee for the Health Resources and Services Administration […]
Apr 27, 2011
UNMC rural health director appointed to presidential advisory group
Patrik Johansson, M.D., tapped by president to serve on Advisory Group on Prevention, Health Promotion, and Integrative Public Health President Barack Obama has appointed Patrik Johansson, M.D., director of the Rural Health Education Network in the Harold M. and Beverly Maurer Center for Public Health, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, to the […]
Apr 27, 2011
Wellness Wednesday — UNMC group loses more than 800 pounds F.A.S.T.
Learn more about the F.A.S.T. Diet at an informational meeting on May 2.
Apr 27, 2011
Public health in action – There’s more to your surroundings than you think
When it comes to environmental concerns and hazards, discussions often focus on large-scale issues such greenhouse gases and global warming. As such, Shawn Gibbs, Ph.D., notes that people often truly overlook the hazards that are right under their noses.
Apr 27, 2011
Meet UNMC Distinguished Scientist Surinder Batra, Ph.D.
UNMC researcher Surinder Batra, Ph.D., answers questions about his work, life and interests.
Apr 27, 2011
Bridge to Care seeks faculty/student support for meetings with local refugees
The Bridge to Care program — a student-initiated interdisciplinary partnership that seeks to enhance access to care for recently resettled refugees in the Omaha Community — seeks more faculty and student support.
Apr 26, 2011
Life at UNMC for 40, 30 years
One is a soccer enthusiast. Another led the department that earned the 2008 university-wide teaching award. Another has a building named after him.
Apr 26, 2011
