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UNMC affiliation agreement with western Nebraska hospitals expands cancer clinical trials
News releases are archived on the UNMC Web site at: https://app1.unmc.edu/publicaffairs/newsarchive/releases.cfm A formal affiliation agreement with hospitals in Grand Island, North Platte and Scottsbluff will expand all cancer clinical trials at the University of Nebraska Medical Center Eppley Cancer Center to people in those communities. St. Francis Medical Center in Grand […]
Nov 6, 2008
UNMC remembers Dr. Miles Skultety
F. Miles Skultety, M.D., Ph.D., one of the key physicians who helped begin the transformation of the University of Nebraska Medical Center from a hospital primarily providing indigent care into a major academic health science center during the 1970s and 1980s, died Monday at his home in Omaha after a battle with prostate cancer. Funeral […]
Nov 6, 2008
Santa’s Preview held in Storz Pavilion Nov. 11-13
Santa’s Preview, a holiday boutique featuring special gift items and merchandise sponsored by the Clarkson Service League, is scheduled for Nov. 11 through Nov. 13.
Nov 5, 2008
Wellness Wednesday — Want to be more productive at work? Take a break!
Last Monday I attended the Nebraska Shakespeare troupe’s presentation of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” in the Sorrell Center. Because my department helped coordinate the performance and because I edit the campus newsletter, I attended out of a sense of obligation. I stayed because I laughed. A lot.
Nov 5, 2008
Dr. Maurer comments on the passage of Initiative 424
A message from UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., regarding the passage of Initiative 424, which prohibits the consideration of gender, race, ethnicity or national origin in public contracting, public employment and public education.
Nov 5, 2008
Joslyn to host partnership event on Sunday
Joslyn Art Museum will hold the annual UNMC Passport Partners Family Day on Sunday, Nov. 9.
Nov 5, 2008
Noon lecture to focus on Kennedy Assassination
John F. Kennedy’s presidency was tragically cut short by one or more assassins’ bullets. Historians have passionately debated his legacy ever since.
Nov 5, 2008
United Way goal reached
Congratulations UNMC, you did it again. As of Tuesday’s count, a total of $140,999 was raised during the 2008 United Way campaign, marking the second straight year the campus has surpassed its goal.
Nov 5, 2008
A message from UNMC’s Chancellor regarding Initiative 424
I’m deeply disappointed by the passage of Initiative 424. While the University of Nebraska Medical Center will continue to comply with all federal and state requirements, our campus remains strongly committed to diversity within the law. Having a diverse health care workforce is essential to solving our nation’s health care crisis. When we have faculty, […]
Nov 5, 2008
Dr. Grem appointed to FDA cancer advisory committee
UNMC cancer specialist, Jean Grem, M.D., has been appointed to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee. Dr. Grem, whose appointment began May 5, will serve in the role for three years.
Nov 4, 2008