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Avian flu forum Tuesday in Storz Pavilion
An avian flu forum hosted by Sharon Medcalf of the Center for Biopreparedness Education will be held Tuesday at noon in the Storz Pavilion, Rooms 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Feb 26, 2007
UNMC spring radio ads begin running today
Today, UNMC will begin airing its Spring series of radio commercials on stations throughout Nebraska.
Feb 26, 2007
NU ordered to pay salary increases for UNK, UNO faculty
The University of Nebraska has been ordered to pay a 4.4 percent salary increase to faculty at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, and a 4.3 percent pay increase to faculty at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, for each year of the 2007-2009 biennium.
Feb 26, 2007
Catering department showcasing products at open house
Over the years, The Nebraska Medical Center’s catering department has served foods ranging from ostrich meat to hamburgers. During today’s open house, its staff will demonstrate how the department can meet the culinary needs of medical center personnel.
Feb 23, 2007
Meet Distinguished Scientist Susan Noble Walker, Ed.D.
UNMC researcher Susan Noble Walker, Ed.D., answers questions about her work, life and interests. NOTE: This profile is part of a series highlighting the 25 researchers who were named UNMC Distinguished Scientists for 2006. Each of these researchers will be profiled in UNMC Today leading up to a March 12 ceremony to recognize their achievements.
Feb 23, 2007
Returning soldiers’ mental health focus of conference
The emotional roller coaster many soldiers find themselves on upon returning home from war often goes unnoticed by civilian health care providers. The Center for Continuing Education (CCE) at UNMC and the Nebraska-Western Iowa Healthcare System Department of Veterans Affairs have teamed to change that. On March 8, the CCE is sponsoring a daylong conference, “After Our War: Mental Health Challenges — Returning from a War Zone.”
Feb 23, 2007
Dr. Gollan: Behavioral health center great training spot
A new behavioral health center scheduled to open later this year in Omaha will be an ideal training spot for UNMC psychiatry students and residents, said College of Medicine Dean John Gollan, M.D., Ph.D.
Feb 23, 2007
Dentistry alum’s art helps make Lincoln clinic more welcoming
The brightly colored pencil drawings that hang in the pediatric clinic at the UNMC College of Dentistry in Lincoln, act as hints about the artistic talent of Jane Bennett, D.D.S.
Feb 22, 2007
Medical center part of behaviorial health partnership
A behavioral health center dedicated to serving the needs of families and communities in the Omaha area will open by the end of 2007 as part of plans that will be announced today by members of a unique public-private partnership that includes UNMC’s hospital partner, The Nebraska Medical Center.
Feb 22, 2007
Renovated pediatric clinic more kid friendly
The renovated pediatric clinic at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry was buzzing with patients, dental students and faculty during the recent annual Children’s Dental Day event. “It’s a much nicer environment to work in,” says one student. “Yeah, a lot nicer than the dark brown walls that use to be in […]
Feb 22, 2007