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A schedule of UNMC/KETV News Watch 7 segments
The following is a schedule of this weekend’s “Health Watch Asks, UNMC Answers” segments on KETV NewsWatch 7.
Jun 19, 2009
Limit placed on Thank ‘U’ grams, Appreciation E-Cards introduced
Effective immediately, limits have been placed on the number of Thank ‘U’ medallions employees can send and redeem. Meanwhile, a new Appreciation E-Card function on Firefly provides a new way employees can show their appreciation for one another.
Jun 19, 2009
Omaha to host Nebraska Disaster Behavioral Health Conference on July 17
For the sixth year, health professionals, chaplains, and first responders will get together to learn about the psychological aspects of dealing with disasters, during the Nebraska Behavioral Health Conference on July 17, at the Embassy Suites Hotel, 555 S. 10th St., in downtown Omaha. Conference attendees will learn about characteristics of adolescent and adult […]
Jun 19, 2009
INBRE scholars on campus – meet Emily Harrison
Twenty-six students from 10 different undergraduate and community college programs have joined the Institutional Development Award Program (IDeA) Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE)/ Biomedical Research Infrastructure Network (BRIN) program.
Jun 18, 2009
Employee forum today in DRC auditorium
An employee forum will be held today at 3 p.m. in the Durham Research Center Auditorium.
Jun 18, 2009
Ruth and Bill Scott receive Regents Medals
For Ruth and Bill Scott, two of UNMC’s biggest supporters, their philosophy for sharing their wealth is really quite simple. “A pile of money is a lot like a pile of manure,” Ruth Scott said. “It does no good until you spread it around.”
Jun 18, 2009
Juneteenth celebration culminates year-long diversity series
Leave your desk Friday and enjoy the final event in this year’s Diversity Lectures and Cultural Arts Series. At noon, Omaha civil leader and new city councilman, Ben Gray, will discuss the historical importance of the Juneteenth celebration.
Jun 18, 2009
Lookin’ at U — Dana Meyer
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 Dana Meyer, communications specialist in the department of orthopaedic surgery.
Jun 18, 2009
Bel Canto to perform on campus today
The Nebraska Choir Arts Society’s Bel Canto Choir will present the final Music as Medicine concert of the season today at noon in the Durham Outpatient Center West Atrium.
Jun 18, 2009
Frailty, other issues of older adults is the focus of next state-wide geriatric care conference July 16-17
Frail elderly and geriatric syndromes are the topics for the next geriatric care conference to be broadcast live via the state-wide telehealth network July 16-17. The two-day conference is targeted to health care professionals and will focus on urinary incontinence, unintentional weight loss and failure to thrive, management of hip fractures, developing a rural […]
Jun 18, 2009