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UNMC doctors write book specializing in the care of Arab patients
Two University of Nebraska Medical Center physicians have written the first-ever board that encompasses the entire spectrum of caring for Arab patients, including the psychosocial aspects unique to the Arab culture. The well-documented and scientifically researched aspects of treating patients whose lives are intertwined in family, social and cultural norms is meant to help enlighten […]
May 30, 2008
Play the compliance game
In recognition of National Compliance and Ethics Week, which is May 25-31, you’re invited to click here and enjoy some compliance related sudoku and scramlet puzzles.
May 30, 2008
More than 3,000 expected to attend Cattlemen’s Ball
Having raised more than $2.5 million for cancer research over the past 10 years, the Cattlemen’s Ball has established itself as one of the premier fundraising events for the UNMC Eppley Cancer Center. This year, more than 3,000 people are expected to turn out June 6-7 when the ball comes to the Niewohner Cattle Company nine miles northwest of Albion in north central Nebraska.
May 30, 2008
Doorways of Opportunity — affirmative action programs clear paths for UNMC student
This is the sixth in a series of stories about a move to ban affirmative action in Nebraska and the potential impact such a policy change would have at UNMC.
May 30, 2008
Sixth session of Foundations for Success wraps up
Armed with new tools to advance their careers and improve their workplaces, 49 UNMC employees graduated May 7 from the sixth session of the Foundations for Success program.
May 29, 2008
Dr. Pamies appointed to National Board of Medical Examiners
The National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) has named Rubens Pamies, M.D., vice chancellor for academic affairs at UNMC, a representative on the NBME’s Test Committee.
May 29, 2008
Lookin’ at U — Linda Spellman
Quick, think of five things others should know about you. That’s the theme behind a series in UNMC Today called “Lookin’ at U.” Each Thursday, we will randomly select a medical center employee to feature. This week, we feature Linda Spellman, an office associate in ITS video services.
May 29, 2008
Reflecting on compliance and ethics
This week, May 25-31, is National Compliance and Ethics Week. It is a good time to reflect on what you can do to promote a culture of ethics and compliance at UNMC.
May 29, 2008
Nebraska health summit on campus today
The Nebraska Health Summit, which will be held today in UNMC’s Durham Research Center, will focus on providing quality and affordable health care for all Nebraskans.
May 29, 2008
UNMC students give regents perspective on rural rotations
Three UNMC students, one resident and a long-time Nebraska preceptor recently spoke about their rural rotation experiences to members of the University of Nebraska Board of Regents.
May 28, 2008