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New study says fatigue affects breast cancer patients even before first chemotherapy treatment

A University of Nebraska Medical Center study has found that even before women with breast cancer undergo chemotherapy, they experience fatigue and disruptions in sleep and activity levels. Researchers say their findings suggest health professionals should address fatigue following breast cancer surgery.   Researchers say controlling fatigue after surgery — before starting chemotherapy — is […]

Apr 24, 2007

UNMC leadership team to visit 6 communities during April 30, May 1 tour: West Point, Norfolk, Wayne, South Sioux City, Macy, Winnebago

University of Nebraska Medical Center Chancellor Harold M. Maurer M.D., accompanied by eight senior leaders from UNMC, will visit six Nebraska communities April 30 and May 1. This is the fourth annual UNMC leadership visit.   From West Point, Norfolk on April 30, to Wayne, South Sioux City, Macy, and Winnebago, on May 1, the […]

Apr 23, 2007

Munroe-Meyer Guild to Hold 40th Annual Garden Walk & Faire June 10

The 40th Annual Garden Walk will be held Sunday, June 10, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (rain or shine). Sponsored by the Munroe-Meyer Guild at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, proceeds will support the Munroe-Meyer Institute’s therapeutic, training and research activities benefiting children, youth and adults with developmental disabilities and chronic handicapping conditions. […]

Apr 23, 2007

College of Nursing forms new administrative structure

In keeping with national trends in colleges of nursing around the country, Virginia Tilden, D.N.Sc., dean of the UNMC College of Nursing, has — over the past year — developed a new administrative structure for the college.

Apr 23, 2007

Chancellor’s retreat Web site updated

Breakout session reports, photos and other information from the 2007 Chancellor’s Strategic Planning Retreat have been posted on the UNMC Intranet (info.unmc.edu).

Apr 23, 2007

Dr. Lydiatt named Outstanding Teacher

To say teaching is in William Lydiatt’s blood is an understatement.

Apr 23, 2007

Dr. Rizzino receives 2007 UNMC Faculty Mentor of the Year Award

During an interview for a high-school teaching position, UNMC’s A. “Angie” Rizzino, Ph.D., was asked a simple question. More than 40 years later his answer remains the hallmark of his vision as a biomedical researcher/educator. “I was asked, which came first, my students or my subject,” said Dr. Rizzino, professor and program director of UNMC’s Eppley Institute, who is the 2007 UNMC Faculty Mentor of the Year. “Without the slightest hesitation, I said, ‘My students come first.’

Apr 20, 2007

ADA president speaks at dentistry professionals’ day

Improving dental care access, community water fluoridation, tobacco cessation and oral cancer screening were among the topics American Dental Association President Kathleen Roth, D.D.S., addressed at the College of Dentistry’s 21st Annual Professionals’ Day April 6.

Apr 20, 2007

Wellnesssss

Fontenelle Nature Association volunteers Norm Toenjes and Betty Grenon display a live, 5 ½-foot bull snake at Tuesday’s “Well Aware” event at the Center for Healthy Living.

Apr 20, 2007

Soccer event to raise cancer research money for Liz’s Legacy

Call it an opportunity to give cancer the boot.
The second annual Kicks for a Cure event will take place this weekend with a dinner tonight and soccer games on Saturday.

Apr 20, 2007