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Dr. and Mrs. Armitage named “Samaritans of the Year”
A regional counseling center is making official Thursday what the UNMC community has known for a long time — James Armitage, M.D., and his wife, Nancy, are good Samaritans. The Armitages will receive the “Samaritan of the Year Award” from the Samaritan Counseling Center of the Midlands at a Thursday dinner at Omaha’s Holiday Inn Central Convention Center, 3321 S. 72nd St.
Nov 8, 2006
Two medical center employees to be honored with Light of Wellness Award from WELCOM
The Wellness Council of the Midlands (WELCOM) will be honoring 10 individuals and one group with the William M. Kizer Light of Wellness Award on Thursday, Nov. 16. This marks the fifth consecutive year that WELCOM has given the awards. Eight individuals will be recognized for making successful changes in their health habits as […]
Nov 8, 2006
James Anderson, Ph.D., appointed chairman of National Cancer Institute Subcommittee
James Anderson, Ph.D., chairman of UNMC’s Department of Preventative and Societal Medicine, has been appointed chairman of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Initial Review Group Subcommittee on Clinical Groups. The subcommittee is responsible for conducting the scientific reviews of the NCI-funded cancer cooperative groups. “NCI funds a cooperative program, which includes hospitals, researchers […]
Nov 8, 2006
Nebraska’s first lady to highlight pulmonary hypertension event
Pulmonary hypertension has been diagnosed in more than 100,000 Americans and may be misdiagnosed in thousands more, unless there is more awareness in the community. That’s why the need for expanded public education sets the tone for the Pulmonary Hypertension Association’s Phenomenal Hope for a Cure brunch and auction on Saturday.
Nov 7, 2006
FACT celebrates 10 years of ensuring quality in transplantation
Many people know UNMC is a leader in transplantation for cancers. UNMC faculty members also play a key role in the Foundation for Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT), a national group that grants accreditation to programs performing transplants. FACT celebrates its 10th anniversary today
Nov 7, 2006
Spotlight on new faculty – meet Deborah Darrington, M.D.
Deborah Darrington, M.D., assistant professor of medicine in the section of oncology-hematology, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.
Nov 6, 2006
Spending lid, health premiums and expansion highlight employee forums
The potential impact of a ballot initiative to cap state spending, steady health insurance premiums for employees, satisfaction surveys and campus expansion plans were the hot topics during the recent UNMC Employee Forums.
Nov 6, 2006
Curator of National Air and Space Museum to speak on campus
Dr. Dik Daso, curator of modern military at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum, will speak at UNMC at noon on Tuesday, Nov. 14 in Durham Research Center, room 1005.
Nov 6, 2006
UNMC’s rare book collection worth $3.4 million back home after extensive library renovation
A collection of rare medical books worth an estimated $3.4 million owned by the University of Nebraska Medical Center, is back where it belongs in the UNMC McGoogan Library of Medicine following months of extensive renovations to the library’s two rare book rooms. There are nearly 4,250 volumes in the collection that’s considered one of […]
Nov 6, 2006
UNMC’s rare books have lasting value
They’re worth nearly $3.4 million. But the value of the nearly 4,250 volumes in McGoogan Library’s rare book collection goes beyond money. That was the word Thursday from a book expert as UNMC cut the ribbons on its newly renovated rare book rooms.
Nov 3, 2006