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UNMC pediatric neurologist, Paul Larsen, M.D., receives the 2007 Alvin Earle Award
Paul Larsen, M.D., professor of pediatrics and neurological sciences at the University of Nebraska Medical Center has received the Alvin M. Earle Outstanding Health Sciences Educator Award, the only teaching award initiated and given by UNMC students. The Alvin Earle Award is presented annually to an instructor who demonstrates sincere interest in his or her […]
May 30, 2008
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
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
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
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
Spring safety tips from the poison center
If there was any doubt that spring is here you only have to ask the nurses at the Nebraska Regional Poison Center. The calls on carbon monoxide and cough and cold medicines have been replaced by gasoline, ant killer, fertilizers, spring cleaning chemicals and critters that bite and sting.
May 28, 2008
UNMC Jazzercise class for multiple sclerosis patients now open to the public
Jazzercise classes previously reserved for patients at the University of Nebraska Medical Center with multiple sclerosis are now open to members of the public with MS. The classes take place on Monday and Wednesday evenings and are held in the basement of the Storz Pavilion in the Clarkson Tower, which is part of The Nebraska Medical Center, […]
May 28, 2008