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Remembering … Craig Saylan
Craig Saylan, a custodian at UNMC’s hospital partner, The Nebraska Medical Center, for 35 years, died Sunday after complications from heart surgery. He was 58.
Apr 29, 2010
Helping Nebraskans live longer, stronger
“Use it or lose it,” says Muriel Frank, M.D., a 90-year-old retired anesthesiologist, who does 100 push-ups a day — boy style.
Apr 29, 2010
Wellness Wednesday – Mixed Berries win fruit and veggie tray
The Mixed Berries won the latest fruit and veggie tray of the UNMC’s “High 5 Fruit and Vegetable Program.”
Apr 28, 2010
American Indian conference yields collaboration, cultural understanding
As part of an effort to build and expand community relationships, UNMC’s Center for Reducing Health Disparities in the College of Public Health recently sponsored a regional conference to educate on and facilitate research with American Indian populations.
Apr 28, 2010
May 4 Omaha Science Cafe focused on secondhand exposure to meth
Secondhand exposure to methamphetamine and its effects is the topic of the next Science Cafe on Tuesday at the Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St. in Omaha.
Apr 28, 2010
Dr. Smith, others find gene linked to to dyslexia, language, speech issues
Everyone knows Thomas Edison was a brilliant scientist. Most people don’t know he was dyslexic. A researcher at the UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute may have the answer as to why.
Apr 28, 2010
Koefoot recipient reflects on life as a preceptor
Gary Conell, M.D., a family practice physician at Midlands Family Medicine in North Platte and a rural residency director for UNMC, recently received the 2010 Marion D. and Theodore H. Koefoot, Jr. M.D., Outstanding Preceptor in Rural Family Medicine Award.
Apr 27, 2010
Science Café presents: The effects of secondhand exposure to meth
Secondhand exposure to methamphetamine and its effects is the topic of the next Science Café, at 7 p.m., May 4, at the Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St. in Omaha. Attendees will hear from Sandra Wells, Ph.D., who will discuss "After the Smoke Clears: Facts and Fiction about Secondhand Meth Exposure.” Dr. Wells […]
Apr 27, 2010
Foursomes still available for Cattlemen’s Ball golf tournament on June 4
KEARNEY, NE – Foursomes are filling up fast for the 2010 Cattlemen’s Ball golf tournament scheduled for Friday, June 4, at the Kearney Country Club. More than half of the 36-team slots have been filled for the tournament, which will raise money for cancer research and local health and wellness programs as part of the overall […]
Apr 27, 2010
Cattlemen’s Ball golf tournament filling up fast
KEARNEY — Foursomes are filling up fast for the 2010 Cattlemen’s Ball golf tournament scheduled for Friday, June 4 at Kearney Country Club.
Apr 27, 2010