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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
Mental health challenges of soldiers returning from war focus of March 8 conference
Mental health challenges of soldiers returning from war focus of March 8 conference “If I’m not exactly the same good old boy that you ran around with before, I just came back from a war.” – excerpt from the song “I Just Came Back from a War” by Darryl Worley Once the tears, the hugs, […]
Feb 22, 2007
200 children receive care at dental day event in Lincoln
UNMC’s College of Dentistry hosted its 11th annual Children’s Dental Day on Feb. 2. About 200 children from seven Nebraska communities were treated to a day of food, fun and dental care.
Feb 21, 2007
Dr. Kompella, top ophthalmologist work on nanomedicine project
UNMC’s Uday Kompella, Ph.D., associate professor of pharmaceutics and ophthalmology, is a co-principal investigator on a multi-university, multi-million dollar National Institutes of Health project aimed at improving drug delivery to the back of the human eye. The collaborative project is led by Henry Edelhauser, Ph.D., of the Emory Eye Center in Atlanta, who will speak at UNMC today at 4 p.m. in the Durham Research Center, Room 1005.
Feb 21, 2007
Meet Distinguished Scientist Tony Hollingsworth, Ph.D.
UNMC researcher Tony Hollingsworth, Ph.D., answers questions about his 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 21, 2007
UNMC’s Munroe-Meyer Institute using video games to help develop coordination
A video game that gets children off the couch and helps them develop balance coordination — what more could a parent ask for? Physical therapists at the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Munroe-Meyer Institute (MMI) are testing the use of a PlayStation®2 video game for enhancing balance and coordination in children. The research project […]
Feb 21, 2007
Trans-Mississippi Expo focus of Durham lecture
The Trans-Mississippi Exposition of 1898, which showcased the development of the western region, will be the focus of the Feb. 27 “Afternoon with the Durham” Brown Bag Lecture. The lecture will be held at noon in the Eppley Science Hall Amphitheater.
Feb 20, 2007
Avian flu education — public service announcements
Watch public service announcements on pandemic flu, produced by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.
Feb 20, 2007
MMI using video games to help develop coordination
A video game that gets children off the couch and helps them develop balance coordination — what more could a parent ask for? Physical therapists at UNMC’s Munroe-Meyer Institute (MMI) are testing the use of a PlayStation®2 video game for enhancing balance and coordination in children.
Feb 20, 2007