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Laboratory science student completes long trek to her degree
Her dad would be proud. Last Saturday, Janet Steinwart was among the more than 600 UNMC students who graduated. A non-traditional student, Steinwart received a bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science (CLS).
May 11, 2007
Gov. Heineman, Dr. Fayad urge Nebraskans to learn about stroke
LINCOLN — Like most, Toumani McCain thought stroke struck only older people. But anyone, at any age can have a stroke — just as McCain did at age 26.
May 11, 2007
Julie Braun receives April Gold ‘U’
For Julie Braun it’s all about family. Whether it be at home taking care of five children — including four teenagers — or at work as an administrative assistant in UNMC’s Department of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery, Braun takes care of everyone as if they were family. For her work here at UNMC, Braun received the Chancellor’s Gold ‘U’ Award for the month of April.
May 11, 2007
Clinical lab group sends care packages to Iraq
Clinical laboratory professionals at UNMC and The Nebraska Medical Center sent 290 pounds of donations to military troops in Iraq.
May 11, 2007
UNMC Professor receives international award
UNMC Professor receives international award A University of Nebraska Medical Community Professor, Howard Gendelman, M.D., has received the Joseph Wybran Award from the Society on Neuroimmune Pharmacology. The Wybran Award is given to an individual who has made extraordinary scientific contributions and possesses exceptional vision in integrating the disciplines of pharmacology, neuroscience and immunology. This […]
May 11, 2007
Gov. Dave Heineman to proclaim May 11 as Nebraska Hispanic Nurses Day
Gov. Dave Heineman to proclaim May 11 as Nebraska Hispanic Nurses Day WHO: UNMC College of Nursing staff and students, and representatives from other area academic and health care institutions are part of the Nebraska National Hispanic Association. WHAT: A Nebraska chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses was created recently. The goal is […]
May 11, 2007
Clute closer to fulfilling nursing dream
Dorothea Clute is one giant leap closer to her dream. On May 5, she graduated from UNMC a master of science in nursing degree.
May 10, 2007
Memberships to Omaha Press Club available for $60
The Omaha Press Club is offering individual memberships to employees at UNMC, The Nebraska Medical Center and UNMC Physicians at the low annual rate of $60 per person.
May 10, 2007
Pharmacy robot in use at The Nebraska Medical Center
The newest employee in the newly remodeled inpatient pharmacy at The Nebraska Medical Center is drawing a lot of attention. This worker stands 8 feet tall, spans a width of 36 feet and holds the key to reducing medication errors and increasing patient safety and pharmacy productivity — giving pharmacists more time to spend consulting with physicians and nurses about patient care and medication safety.
May 10, 2007
Dr. Cowley named pharmacy preceptor of the year
When fourth-year UNMC pharmacy students get assigned to preceptor Jennifer Cowley, Pharm.D., they better be ready to work.
May 10, 2007