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Remembering … Karla Anderson

Karla Anderson — a longtime intensive care nurse at The Nebraska Medical Center — died Sunday. She was 63.

Mar 31, 2009

At risk. Overweight. Obese. These are words many parents hear from their children’s health care providers. Knowing the potential health risks associated with family history of diabetes and/or cardiovascular disease is critically important for any young patient. But a new study examines if parental influence on healthy behaviors and habits makes a difference. "What was […]

Mar 31, 2009

CTR Web site increases access to research resources

A new Web site will serve as a one-stop shop for UNMC investigators who conduct clinical and/or translational research.

Mar 30, 2009

Best cancer care after age 55 the focus of April 16 presentation

UNMC and 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. at Walnut Grove Retirement Community, 4901 S. 153rd St.

Mar 30, 2009

Breakthrough heart failure technology available at medical center

Dewey Smith thought he was sick. When the 61-year-old Council Bluffs, Iowa, drove himself home from work one morning in February, he didn’t realize he was quickly dying.

Mar 30, 2009

Science Cafes return

They’re back! Science Cafes, which debuted in February and drew students, young professionals, doctors and science teachers to Omaha’s Slowdown, will resume on April 7 when UNMC’s Michael Feloney, M.D., leads a discussion on “the science of sex.”

Mar 30, 2009

Dizziness in older adults to be topic of free April 14 seminar in 10 Nebraska cities

Dizziness in older adults will be the topic of a free April 14 statewide education seminar sponsored by the Nebraska Geriatric Education Center. The seminar is open to health care professionals and others interested in geriatrics. The conference, scheduled from 7 to 9 p.m. (CDT), will be broadcast live from the University of […]

Mar 30, 2009

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

UNO classes to be offered at UNMC

Starting this fall, University of Nebraska at Omaha courses will be held on the UNMC campus for the convenience of medical center employees who wish to advance their education.

Mar 27, 2009