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UNMC College of Dentistry provides $125,000 in services during Children’s Dental Day event Feb. 1
A trip to the dentist is not something most kids look forward to. But for 230 kids from seven Nebraska communities, Children’s Dental Day at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry is more like going to a carnival. "It’s awesome," said 11-year-old Yessica Hurtado, of Lexington, Neb. Even if she was facing […]
Feb 4, 2008
UNMC community forsees a perfect ending for the Patriots
UNMC community members have spoken and by and large they see Tom Brady, Bill Belichick and the New England trumping the New York Giants on Sunday to win Super Bowl XLII and complete a perfect 19-0 season.
Feb 1, 2008
Joel Pedersen appointed NU vice president and general counsel
LINCOLN — University of Nebraska President James B. Milliken has announced the appointment of Joel D. Pedersen of Lincoln as vice president and general counsel.
Feb 1, 2008
Physical therapy students don white coats
Forty-one physical therapy students from the Class of 2010 received their white coats earlier this month.
Feb 1, 2008
UNMC physicians on Best Doctors list
A total of 280 UNMC physicians, including 151 full and part-time faculty, have been recognized on this year’s list of the Best Doctors in America.
Jan 31, 2008
Dance for those with disabilities a success
More than 200 people danced the night away at the “Winter Wonderland” dance for teens and adults with developmental disabilities on Saturday, Jan. 19 at the UNMC Student Life Center.
Jan 31, 2008
Do the Giants stand a chance against the Perfect Pats?
Alright UNMC employees — here’s your chance to weigh in on Sunday’s Super Bowl matchup between the New York Giants and the New England Patriots.
Jan 31, 2008
Lookin’ at U — Bonnie Morehead
Quick, think of five things others should know about you. That’s the theme behind a new series in UNMC Today called “Lookin’ at U.”
Jan 31, 2008
World-Herald story discusses possible VA changes
A story in Tuesday’s Omaha World-Herald reported that officials at the VA Medical Center in Omaha are asking for funding to renovate or possibly relocate their hospital. One option discussed in the story is a possible relocation of the VA hospital to a site adjacent to the UNMC campus.
Jan 30, 2008
UNMC student organizes free health fair for underserved families
Childhood obesity and the public health issues that plague at-risk populations are reason enough to warrant concern. But one UNMC student is moved to action.
Jan 30, 2008