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Three-day series of events to raise money, awareness for UNMC autism program; Dick Vermeil to be featured speaker
How do you top a flawless event? It’s not easy, but nobody can say that Gail Werner-Robertson isn’t trying. After raising more than $642,000 for the autism program at UNMC’s Munroe-Meyer Institute last year with a dinner and golf tournament, Werner-Robertson has even bigger plans for this year. Founder and CEO of GWR […]
May 12, 2006
Events to raise money, awareness for autism program
After raising more than $642,000 for the autism program at UNMC’s Munroe-Meyer Institute last year with a dinner and golf tournament, Gail Werner-Robertson has even bigger plans for this year. Founder and CEO of GWR Wealth Management LLC, Werner-Robertson hopes to raise $1 million this year through a three-day series of events running June 3-5.
May 12, 2006
Bike to work? Participate in commuter challenge
The medical center will be one of the Omaha companies participating in a friendly competition to promote bicycling as a means of traveling to and from work. The four-month challenge will be kicked off May 15 with National Bike to Work Week and a Mayor’s Bicycle Ride.
May 11, 2006
Sen. Nelson gets debriefing on mini-robots
Nebraska Sen. Ben Nelson paid UNMC a visit on May 5 to get a first-hand look at what many think is the future of surgery — mini-robots. Earlier in the week, Nelson had been instrumental in getting the Senate Armed Services Committee to approve $3 million in earmarked funds to go toward further development of the mini-robot program
May 11, 2006
Andersens recognized for their support of research
Two longtime supporters of UNMC and the University of Nebraska – Harold and Marian Andersen – were honored last month by Nebraskans for Research for their ongoing support of medical research.
May 10, 2006
UNMC Board of Counselors names officers, welcomes 11 new members
The University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Board of Counselors elected officers for 2006 at the annual board meeting on April 24. Officers are Kathy Campbell, chairperson, Lincoln; and Bob Kully, vice chairperson, Omaha. The group welcomed 11 new members at the meeting held at the Durham Research Center in the Scott Amphitheater. New board members […]
May 10, 2006
Nursing students collect food, money for underserved
Students in the The College of Nursing received 135 pounds of food and raised $108 during National Public Health Week.
May 9, 2006
Awake on the operating table
Patients with chronic, debilitating pain from whiplash and other trauma are turning to UNMC and a unique surgical treatment program that enables them to recapture their lives. Unlike traditional surgery, however, these patients are awake on the operating table and the success of the operation depends upon their ability to feel pain during surgery.
May 9, 2006
UNMC honors administrative professional staff
More than 300 administrative professionals from across the UNMC campus were honored May 4 for their continuous dedication and hard work.
May 9, 2006
Nursing grads to help ease mental health shortage
The UNMC College of Nursing is working to ease Nebraska’s mental health shortage. The college just graduated its first class from a unique, new master’s degree, which enables them to address mental health issues, as well as the physical health issues of their patients.
May 8, 2006