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Hospital’s cardiac care earns Mark of Distinction

The Nebraska Medical Center has become one of the first medical centers in the state to be recognized by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska as a “Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Care.”

Sep 12, 2006

Biomedical research students recruited to UNMC

Students in the 2006-2007 Biomedical Research Training Program (BRTP) recently took part in a three-day orientation process to help them select their area of interest for Ph.D. research.

Sep 12, 2006

Regents approve UNMC facilities plan concepts

The University of Nebraska Board of Regents unanimously approved UNMC’s vision of the future. On Friday, the board agreed with the goals and planning concepts of UNMC’s 2006-2015 Facilities Development Plan.

Sep 12, 2006

Public invited to free presentation on non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma Oct. 5

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society invites the public to a free presentation Oct. 5, on non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Patients, family members, friends and health professionals are invited to attend.   The presentation will be transmitted live from Omaha via telemedicine to Lincoln, Grand Island, Kearney, North Platte and Scottsbluff.   […]

Sep 12, 2006

UNMC lands $2.6 million grant for vascular research

Identifying new risk factors for vascular disease may help kidney transplant recipients lead longer, healthier lives. A $2.6 million National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant is enabling UNMC researchers to examine how non-traditional risk factors could play a role in vascular disease in kidney transplant recipients.

Sep 11, 2006

New Nebraska Center opened in Tokyo, Japan

Gov. Dave Heineman Friday announced the official opening of the new 565 square foot Nebraska Center in Tokyo, Japan. UNMC and The Nebraska Medical Center are supporting the effort, which will promote the state’s products and services.

Sep 11, 2006

UNMC creates emergency medicine department

The University of Nebraska Board of Regents Friday approved the establishment of a department of emergency medicine at UNMC. Since 1997, emergency medicine has been a section assigned to the UNMC Department of Surgery.

Sep 11, 2006

University of Nebraska Foundation awards UNMC $237,000 in grants for research equipment

Contact: Robb Crouch, Director of Public Relations, University of Nebraska Foundation Office 402-458-1142  Mobile 402-304-3085, rcrouch@nufoundation.org   The University of Nebraska Medical Center has received three grants totaling $237,000 from the University of Nebraska Foundation to acquire and upgrade biomedical research equipment. The foundation awards grants each year to worthy campus projects.   Paula Turpen, […]

Sep 11, 2006

UNMC lands $2.6 million grant for vascular research on kidney transplant recipients

Identifying new risk factors for vascular disease may help kidney transplant recipients lead longer, healthier lives.   A $2.6 million National Institutes of Health grant is enabling University of Nebraska Medical Center researchers to examine how non-traditional risk factors could play a role in vascular disease in kidney transplant recipients. Vascular disease is the main […]

Sep 11, 2006

Regents approve feasibility study for Saddle Creek Road

The University of Nebraska Board of Regents Friday approved a proposed agreement with the City of Omaha to conduct a feasibility study for the relocation of Saddle Creek Road on the western edge of the UNMC campus.

Sep 11, 2006