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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
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
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
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
Treating gum disease with doxycycline focus of CTR seminar
A UNMC clinical trial that showed how small doses of doxycycline help treat gum disease in postmenopausal women will be the focus of the monthly Clinical and Translational Research (CTR) Seminar on Monday.
May 15, 2009
McIntosh gift to benefit Norfolk nursing division
NORFOLK — Eleanor McIntosh wanted to be a nurse. But love, marriage and five children changed the plans she had as a very young girl from Pilger. Now a gift from J. Paul and Eleanor McIntosh of Norfolk will help nursing students for generations to come.
May 15, 2009
Latest edition of UNMC Discover now online
For some, UNMC’s newest research facility, the Durham Research Center II, is a source of pride. But for many more people, it is a symbol of hope, progress and cures.
May 15, 2009