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Dr. Berger to present at cancer nursing conference
UNMC Professor, Ann Berger, Ph.D., will present the 2009 Oncology Nursing Society State-of-the-Science Lecture, on Feb. 13, during the 10th National Conference on Cancer Nursing Research in Orlando.
Jan 27, 2009
UNMC testing 2 treatments to improve symptoms of lung disease in current, former smokers
She’s been smoking for more than 50 years, but even at 68 years old, Pam Reed, of Beatrice, wants to quit. She quit once for about two years, but then she said she made a big mistake and picked up a cigarette thinking she could smoke just one. She was hooked again. […]
Jan 27, 2009
139 new UNMC nursing students participate in White Coat ceremonies
The UNMC College of Nursing held its Nightingale White Coat Ceremony at its locations in Omaha, Lincoln, Kearney and Scottsbluff to recognize new students in nursing. During the ceremony, 139 nursing students recited an oath of professionalism and signed a pledge. Donations from UNMC alumni helped pay for the white coats students received, and […]
Jan 26, 2009
Board of Regents approve creation of UNMC Center for Humanities, Ethics and Society
Seven doctors took literary writing classes. A visiting artist drew portraits of patients and caregivers helping students improve their observation skills. Each month, “Music as Medicine” helps soothe souls of patients, their families and employees. These are just some of the ongoing humanities projects which could be part of a new […]
Jan 26, 2009
Patients, family members invited to hear latest on lymphoma, leukemia, myeloma Feb. 7 in Omaha
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and the University of Nebraska Medical Center invite patients and their family members to hear about the latest treatments for lymphoma, leukemia, and myeloma, during a free program Feb. 7 in Omaha. “Meet the Doctors on Lymphoma, Leukemia, & Myeloma,” will be presented from 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 […]
Jan 26, 2009
Health professionals invited to hear latest on leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma
Health professionals are invited to attend two events that will shed new light on the latest treatments and management of lymphoma, leukemia, myeloma and myelodysplasia. The third annual regional conference, hosted by the University of Nebraska Medical Center, will feature local, national and internationally prominent speakers. The conference is expected to draw about 150 people […]
Jan 26, 2009
UNMC welcomes new Chinese students, bids farewell to others
UNMC recently welcomed 10 Chinese Scholarship Council (CSC) students to campus and bid farewell to six students from Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine (SJTUSM).
Jan 26, 2009
Regents approve UNMC Center for Humanities, Ethics and Society
Seven doctors took literary writing classes. A visiting artist drew portraits of patients and caregivers helping students improve their observation skills. … These are just some of the ongoing humanities projects that could be part of a new Center for Humanities, Ethics and Society (CHES) in the UNMC College of Public Health.
Jan 26, 2009
Health care reform series begins Jan. 29
The campus community is invited to attend the first in a colloquia series on health care reform on Thursday from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Jan 26, 2009
Schroeder elected to chair NU Board of Regents
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents on Friday elected Kent Schroeder as chairperson for 2009.
Jan 26, 2009