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Bracelets encourage children to develop healthy habits
A University of Nebraska Medical Center invention originally designed to help adults eat healthier is now being used to promote good eating and exercise habits in children. Habitwise, (Habitwise.com), formerly known as A-wrist-a-tracs, uses color-coded bracelets based on the USDA food pyramid to track and promote healthy eating habits throughout the day. Once a food […]
Jul 23, 2009
UNMC professor begins term as president of national pharmacy organization
Jeffrey Baldwin, Pharm.D., professor of pharmacy practice at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Pharmacy, has begun a one-year term as president of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP). Dr. Baldwin assumed the presidency at the AACP’s annual convention in Boston this week. The AACP was founded in 1900 and […]
Jul 23, 2009
UNMC students discuss their work with underserved patients
It may have been a few summers ago, but Ashley Huff remembers clearly what it felt like to see people risk their lives in the desert.
Jul 23, 2009
Lookin’ at U – Emily Ziskovsky
Quick, think of five things others should know about you. That’s the theme behind a series in UNMC Today called “Lookin’ at U.” This week, we feature Emily Ziskovsky, workstation specialist in the patient information office at the Munroe-Meyer Institute.
Jul 23, 2009
Wellness Wednesday — Making health a habit
A UNMC invention originally designed to help adults eat healthier is now used to promote good nutrition and exercise habits in children.
Jul 22, 2009
A call for quitters
Have you been able to successfully kick tobacco products? Or, have you tried to quit and been unsuccessful?
Jul 22, 2009
Dr. Baldwin takes over as AACP president
Jeffrey Baldwin, Pharm.D., professor of pharmacy practice at UNMC, takes over as president of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) today.
Jul 22, 2009
Group increases students’ appreciation of older patients
As the population gets collectively older, health professionals will need to be well-prepared to confront issues of aging. That preparation starts during their health professions education.
Jul 21, 2009
Two UNMC nurse faculty inducted as AAN fellows
Two UNMC professors will soon receive one of the highest honors in nursing when they are named fellows at the American Academy of Nursing.
Jul 21, 2009
Tar Wars winner goes to Washington
Bryce Lammers, right, the 2009 Nebraska Tar Wars State Poster Contest Winner, shakes hands with U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry during a recent visit to Washington to compete in the National Tar Wars Poster Contest.
Jul 21, 2009