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Tickets on sale for ‘Thousand Stars’ event

Tickets are now on sale for the 16th Annual Night of a Thousand Stars Gala, which will be held on Saturday, Dec. 6.

Nov 21, 2008

Spotlight on new faculty – Kathleen Scott

Kathleen Scott, instructor in the UNMC ob/gyn department, is one of the many new faculty members at UNMC.

Nov 21, 2008

One food drive goal met, another in reach

As of Thursday, about 7,250 pounds of food had been collected during the “Our Heartiest Thanks!” food drive.

Nov 21, 2008

2008 Legends honored

At a private dinner on Monday night, UNMC’s hospital partner, The Nebraska Medical Center, honored this year’s “Legends” for their contributions to the practice of medicine.

Nov 21, 2008

Study compares top treatments for rheumatoid arthritis

The best treatment for the best price. All patients want that, but when rheumatologists have a choice between two effective “gold standard” treatments, one costing 15 times more than the other, why is the expensive option most often selected?   James O’Dell, M.D., a University of Nebraska Medical Center rheumatologist, and rheumatologists from around the […]

Nov 21, 2008

Cattlemen’s Ball receives Durham Spirit of Nebraska Award

For its continuing support of the UNMC Eppley Cancer Center, The Cattlemen’s Ball of Nebraska received the Marge and Chuck Durham Spirit of Nebraska Award during the recent Ambassador of Hope Gala in Omaha.  In the 11 years the ball has been held, it has raised more than $3.2 million to support cancer research, with […]

Nov 21, 2008

March of Dimes presents Excellence in Nursing awards

The Nebraska Chapter of the March of Dimes and Children’s Hospital recently presented Excellence in Nursing awards to 65 Nebraska nurses for their dedication to the nursing profession and quality patient outcomes.

Nov 21, 2008

Nursing research colloquium inspires future practitioners

The Fall Research Colloquium for the UNMC College of Nursing held Tuesday was reflective of the value scientific research holds in improving patient care and quality.

Nov 21, 2008

Lookin’ at U – Ross Bergt

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 Ross Bergt, a first-year student in the College of Pharmacy.

Nov 20, 2008

Dr. Peng to receive Badami Award for HIV/AIDS research

Hui Peng, M.D., an instructor in the UNMC Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Neuroscience, will receive the 2008 Nicholas Badami Fellowship Award for Excellence in HIV/AIDS research at a dinner held tonight in her honor.

Nov 20, 2008