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Byron Reed collection inspires signers exhibit
Described as one of the top three coin, document and numismatic book collections in the United States, the Byron Reed Collection is a treasure among the many exhibits on display at the Durham Western Heritage Museum. And its contents, particularly autographs contained in the document collection, are what prompted museum staff to create another exhibit, “The Signers,” on display from April 28 through Sept. 2.
Mar 26, 2007
Dr. O’Dell named first LeeRoy Meyer Professor of Medicine
David O’Dell, M.D., credits the late LeeRoy Meyer, M.D., for getting him into medical education. … On Friday, at a ceremony to dedicate a new education center named after Dr. Meyer — a legendary UNMC educator who died in 2005 after teaching for more than three decades in the College of Medicine — Dr. O’Dell was named the first ever LeeRoy Meyer Professor of Medicine.
Mar 26, 2007
‘Well Aware’ event set for April 17
Mark your calendars for the “Well Aware” event on Tuesday, April 17 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Center for Healthy Living.
Mar 26, 2007
Nursing Excellence at The Nebraska Medical Center Receives National “Magnet” Recognition
For more information contact Cherie Lytle, clytle@nebraskamed.com (402) 552-2282 The Nebraska Medical Center, including Clarkson West Medical Center, is honored to receive the esteemed Magnet designation for extraordinary nursing care. The achievement, as determined by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program®, is widely viewed as the ‘gold standard’ in the nursing […]
Mar 26, 2007
UNMC College of Pharmacy Associate Professor, Jeffrey Baldwin, Pharm.D., receives American Pharmacists Association award
University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Pharmacy Associate Professor, Jeffrey Baldwin, Pharm.D., is the 2007 recipient of the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Academy of Pharmacy Practice and Management Distinguished Achievement Award in Specialized Pharmacy Practice. The award was presented recently at the association’s annual meeting in Atlanta. The award recognizes the achievements of […]
Mar 26, 2007
Spotlight on new faculty — meet Rebecca Wysoske, M.D.
Rebecca Wysoske, M.D., assistant professor of psychiatry is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.
Mar 23, 2007
Applications accepted for midtown Omaha’s biggest fans
Applications are being accepted for the new Destination Midtown Ambassadors Program, which is designed to engage individuals interested in revitalizing midtown Omaha. Ambassadors will serve as a community liaisons to Destination Midtown staff about current events, issues and program opportunities in the area. Ambassadors also will assist staff in continuing to engage our stakeholders in various ways.
Mar 23, 2007
UNMC nursing faculty help set national pressure ulcer policy
Two UNMC nursing faculty members serving on a national advisory panel have helped shape policy that will let health professionals better treat pressure ulcers, which often develop in bedridden patients and are sometimes misdiagnosed. (EDITOR’S NOTE: This story contains an image with graphic content.)
Mar 23, 2007
UNMC, 25 communities across Nebraska to present free Mini-Medical School April 12, 19 and 26 on mental health issues
The University of Nebraska Medical Center and co-sponsors in 25 communities across Nebraska invite the public to participate in the UNMC Mini-Medical School, a free health education series titled, “Behavioral Health: Perception, Impact, Reality: The Promise of 21st Century Research.” The series, which will be held on April 12, 19 and 26, from 6:30 to […]
Mar 23, 2007
Spotlight on new faculty — meet Kaleb Michaud, Ph.D.
Kaleb Michaud, Ph.D., assistant professor in the department of internal medicine, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.
Mar 22, 2007