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Capital campaign kicks off for proposed Norfolk nursing division
NORFOLK — An impending winter storm couldn’t put a damper on the spirits of northeast Nebraskans Tuesday as about 60 people attended the launch of a fundraising campaign for a proposed division of the UNMC College of Nursing.
Feb 6, 2008
UNMC researchers find evidence in simple urine test that estrogen derivative may initiate breast, prostate and other cancers
Researchers have discovered that certain estrogen derivatives (metabolites) can react with deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) to cause damage that may initiate a series of events leading to breast, prostate and other cancers. They found evidence in a simple urine test in humans. Understanding of a common mechanism of cancer initiation could result in better assessment […]
Feb 6, 2008
Wellness benefit tailored for a healthier U
A wellness benefit available to employees who have Blue Cross Blue Shield medical insurance through UNMC or UNMC Physicians has been beefed up to annually cover $250 in physicals and lab tests without deductibles and co-pays.
Feb 5, 2008
Shopping for residencies
The annual Family Medicine Interest Group Residency Fair was held Monday.
Feb 5, 2008
A musical message of gratitude at Omaha dental clinic
Their smiles were thanks enough for the pediatric dental residents, faculty and staff at the UNMC College of Dentistry Pediatric Dental Clinic in Omaha. But when the five children from Uganda began to sing, it was the residents turn to smile. The Ugandan children, ranging in age from 10 to 13, made a stop at the pediatric clinic Monday morning to get their teeth cleaned and sealed.
Feb 5, 2008
Faculty Senate passes resolution opposing affirmative action ban
The UNMC Faculty Senate passed a resolution on Monday night urging members of the Nebraska state lawmakers to reject a legislative measure that would ban affirmative action.
Feb 5, 2008
UNMC College of Dentistry Students Earn Dean’s List Honors
Twenty-six students from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry in Lincoln were named to the deans list for the Fall 2007 Semester. To qualify for the deans list, students must place in the top 10 percent of their class. Qualifiers are listed below by program of study and hometown: DENTAL HYGIENE Bellevue […]
Feb 5, 2008
Million-step Monday — Gold Shoe deadline today
Those wishing to compete for the January Gold and Silver shoes have until 5 p.m. to submit their monthly step totals to today@unmc.edu.
Feb 4, 2008
Medical center gets ACR radiation oncology accreditation
UNMC’s hospital partner, The Nebraska Medical Center, is the only hospital in the state and region to be awarded a three-year term of accreditation in radiation oncology services as a result of a recent survey by the American College of Radiology (ACR).
Feb 4, 2008
$125,000 in services provided on Dental Day
A trip to the dentist is not something most kids look forward to. But for 230 children from several Nebraska communities who attended Children’s Dental Day at the UNMC College of Dentistry on Friday, it was a bit like going to a carnival.
Feb 4, 2008