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UNMC nurse faculty member elected to national midwifery association board

  Heather Swanson, an instructor for the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing Kearney Division, has been elected to a three-year term as a Region V representative on the American College of Nurse-Midwives board of directors. As the regional representative, Swanson will represent the interests of Region V, which includes 15 states in […]

Mar 27, 2009

Cattlemen’s Ball raffle to feature 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. – Thanks to a generous donation by Tom Dinsdale Chevrolet of Grand Island, the Cattlemen’s Ball of Nebraska will be raffling a 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid. The vehicle, which is the first of its kind to be raffled at a Cattlemen’s Ball, is valued at $56,500.   The11th annual Cattlemen’s Ball of […]

Mar 27, 2009

Lookin’ at U — Deb Motl

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 Deb Motl, EEO specialist in UNMC Human Relations and the employee relations representative for several campus units including the Colleges of Nursing, Pharmacy and Public Health and the School of Allied Health Professions.

Mar 26, 2009

SPA to host stimulus education sessions on campus today

UNMC Sponsored Programs Administration (SPA) will hold two education sessions regarding ARRA 2009 today.

Mar 26, 2009

Weighing parental influence

At risk. Overweight. Obese. These are words many parents hear from their children’s health care providers.

Mar 26, 2009

Tuesday is the deadline for 2008 reimbursement claims

All claims for services incurred in 2008 against your 2008 reimbursement account balances must be received in the UNMC Benefits Office no later than Tuesday (March 31).

Mar 26, 2009

Remembering … Ernest Tanner

Ernest Tanner, an inventory supply clerk in UNMC Business and Finance, died Tuesday night after a lengthy illness. He was 50.

Mar 26, 2009

Getting best cancer care after age 55, to be topic of April 16 presentation in Omaha

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society invites cancer patients, family members and care partners to a free presentation on Thursday, April 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (CDT) at Walnut Grove  Retirement Community, 4901 S. 153rd St. “Getting the Best Cancer Care at Age 55 and Older,” will be presented by Katherine Byar, a nurse practitioner on […]

Mar 26, 2009

Dr. Sitorius discusses Bellevue Medical Center before Congress

Michael Sitorius, M.D., chairman of the family medicine department at UNMC, testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health on Tuesday regarding the Bellevue Medical Center.

Mar 25, 2009

Wellness Wednesday — Join N-Lighten Nebraska 2008

Expand your wellness horizons by joining N-Lighten Nebraska 2009.

Mar 25, 2009