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UNMC professor suggests trying different approach to ease allergies
Runny nose? Itchy, watery eyes? Spring is in the air, literally. And while many turn to over-the-counter and prescription medications for relief, William A. Ingram, M.D., suggests trying a different approach to ease allergy symptoms. An ear, nose and throat specialist in the Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Nebraska […]
Mar 28, 2007
Avian flu education — symptoms
What are the symptoms of avian influenza in humans? (EDITOR’S NOTE: The information used in this article is from PandemicFlu.gov.)
Mar 27, 2007
Donors establish two new College of Nursing faculty awards
Two new awards have been established to recognize and reward UNMC College of Nursing faculty members.
Mar 27, 2007
Notice to employees about vacation and sick leave
David Lechner, vice president for business and finance at the University of Nebraska, has provided information regarding the recent change in employee vacation and sick leave.
Mar 27, 2007
Mental health the focus of upcoming Mini-Medical School
UNMC 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.”
Mar 27, 2007
UNMC launching clinical and translational research educational track
Making UNMC scientists competent in translating their research from the laboratory to the clinic or from the clinic to the community is the focus of a new educational track being rolled out at the medical center.
Mar 26, 2007
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