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UNMC hosts vice mayor of Shanghai
UNMC played host to Xiaoming Shen, Ph.D., the vice mayor of Shanghai, and six members of his delegation last week.
Oct 27, 2009
Facts about the disability population
In recognition of October being Disabilities Awareness Month, UNMC Today will run a series of articles this week that are related to disabilities awareness.
Oct 27, 2009
Time out with T.O. – ‘Stan the Man’ comes through for UNMC
Stan Musial — Hall of Fame baseball player for the St. Louis Cardinals — was known as “Stan the Man” for his ability to always come through when needed. Last week, another Stan the Man came through for UNMC.
Oct 27, 2009
Spotlight on new faculty – Meet Joseph Siu, Ph.D.
Ka-Chun “Joseph” Siu, Ph.D., assistant professor in the College of Public Health Department of Environment, Agricultural and Occupational Health, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.
Oct 26, 2009
UNMC smashes United Way goal – drawing winners announced
Congratulations UNMC employees — for a third consecutive year, you helped the medical center surpass its United Way campaign goal!
Oct 26, 2009
Ability awareness the focus of recent panel discussion
At first glance, most people wouldn’t consider Christine Crosby fortunate. Diagnosed with cerebral palsy, she looks like she may fall when she walks and her speech is labored. Still, Crosby doesn’t feel sorry for herself and she doesn’t want anyone else to either.
Oct 26, 2009
Milliken speaks in support of NU stem cell research policy
University of Nebraska President James B. Milliken on Friday recommended that the NU Board of Regents maintain its current embryonic stem cell research policy. The current policy allows university scientists to do ESC research as long as it follows state and federal guidelines.
Oct 26, 2009
$1.18 million grant to increase number of psychiatric nurse practitioners
Grant will increase behavioral health services for rural citizens.
Oct 26, 2009
UNMC receives $1.18 million grant to increase number of psychiatric nurse practitioners statewide
The controversy surrounding Nebraska’s Safe Haven Laws revealed only part of the enormous need for mental health services. Most of those affected were parents or children with mental illnesses. Though there are about 1.7 million residents in Nebraska, there are only 211 psychiatrists, 46 psychiatric nurse practitioners and nine psychiatric physician assistants. About […]
Oct 26, 2009
Regents to consider eye institute plans, discuss stem-cell policy
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents will consider several UNMC-related items at its meeting today.
Oct 23, 2009