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UNMC students to train in communities across Nebraska
University of Nebraska Medical Center students will be participating in 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 RHEN program was […]
Dec 22, 2010
City council approves permanent closing of 40th Street
The Omaha City Council on Tuesday approved the closure of 40th Street between Dewey and Emile streets on the UNMC campus.
Dec 22, 2010
Wellness Wednesday – Some gift ideas for the fitness buff
Linking up with gift ideas for the fitness enthusiasts in your life.
Dec 22, 2010
James Temme of Petersburg, Neb., to hold first endowed chair at UNMC School of Allied Health Professions
Jim Temme has been appointed the Charles R. O’Malley Chair for Radiation Science Technology Education (RSTE) in the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s School of Allied Health Professions (SAHP). The endowed faculty chair – the first in the SAHP – was made possible through the generosity of the Charles R. O’Malley Charitable Lead Trust […]
Dec 22, 2010
Dr. Fayad: ‘Time is right’ to step down as neurological sciences chair
After nearly 10 years as chairman of the UNMC Department of Neurological Sciences, Pierre Fayad, M.D., will step down at end of the year. Dan Murman, M.D., has been named interim chairman.
Dec 21, 2010
Research Notes — Linezolid best for hospital-acquired pneumonia? Maybe not
A study by a UNMC infectious disease specialist has determined that one of the most popular antibiotics used to treat hospital-acquired (nosocomial) pneumonia may not be the best choice.
Dec 21, 2010
Dr. Fayad to step down as neurological sciences chair at UNMC
Dr. Murman named interim chair After nearly 10 years as chairman of the University of Nebraska Medical Center Department of Neurological Sciences, Pierre Fayad, M.D., is stepping down at end of the year. He will continue as a professor in the department, pursuing his clinical and academic activities. He also will continue as director of […]
Dec 21, 2010
24-hour skate-a-thon to raise funds for Parkinson’s research
Hundreds of skaters expected to participate in Jan. 28-29 event The University of Nebraska Medical Center is out to put Parkinson’s disease on ice. On Jan. 28-29, the UNMC Ice Rink will host the first-ever UNMC Skate-a-thon for Parkinson’s with skaters hitting the ice to raise money for Parkinson’s research. The event will […]
Dec 21, 2010
Internal search underway for new vice chancellor for research
A committee led by Steven Hinrichs, M.D., chairman of the department of pathology and microbiology, will conduct an internal search for a new vice chancellor for research.
Dec 20, 2010
Winners of Spirit Week Photo Contest announced
Karol Warchola, a Munroe-Meyer Institute Social Services Associate, won the UNMC Spirit Week Photo Contest with a photo that tells the story of the vital care her daughter received at UNMC.
Dec 20, 2010