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Conference to introduce physicians to writers’ workshops

The arts and humanities have significant value for physicians, said Byers Shaw Jr., M.D., professor in the department of surgery.

May 19, 2009

Houston physician named chairman of UNMC Department of Surgery

David W. Mercer, M.D., a Houston surgeon with Midwest ties, has been named chairman of the University of Nebraska Medical Center Department of Surgery. The appointment, which was announced today by John Gollan, M.D., Ph.D., dean of the UNMC College of Medicine, is effective August 1, pending approval of the University of Nebraska Board of Regents.

May 19, 2009

Lymphoma survivor uses golf tourney to thank UNMC

Ray McDonald owes his life to the University of Nebraska Medical Center. And he’s doing his best to show his appreciation. Nearly eight years after undergoing an autologous peripheral stem cell transplant at UNMC’s hospital partner, The Nebraska Medical Center, for treatment of his non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, McDonald is hosting a golf tournament and barbecue in […]

May 19, 2009

UNMC College of Nursing Northern Division becomes a reality; governor approves state funding

  The vision of Nebraska State Sen. Mike Flood of Norfolk, to ensure communities in northeast Nebraska have enough nurses to care for their residents, has passed a final hurdle. Today, Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman signed a bill that will fund a University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing Northern Division in Norfolk.             The […]

May 19, 2009

Pediatric dental residents treat Panhandle patients

Eight UNMC pediatric dental residents provided comprehensive treatment for children of all ages in Gering, Neb., earlier this month.

May 18, 2009

UNMC helps bring pregnancy program to Lincoln

UNMC is part of an effort to promote better birth outcomes for women and infants in the Lincoln community.

May 18, 2009

Houston physician named new surgery chairman

David W. Mercer, M.D., a Houston surgeon with Midwest ties, has been named chairman of the UNMC Department of Surgery.

May 18, 2009

Doxycycline treatment for gum disease the focus of CTR seminar

Jeffrey Payne, D.D.S., will discuss how small doses of doxycycline help treat gum disease in postmenopausal women during today’s Clinical and Translational Research (CTR) Seminar in the Eppley Science Hall Amphitheater.

May 18, 2009

Lymphoma survivor uses golf tourney to thank UNMC

Ray McDonald owes his life to UNMC. And he’s doing his best to show his appreciation.

May 15, 2009

Discount ‘Gypsy’ tickets available to employees May 21, 27

Discount tickets to the Omaha Community Playhouse’s May 28 special performance of “Gypsy” will be available in the coming weeks in front of the Nebraska Cafe.

May 15, 2009