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UNMC nursing student saves lives in Iraq
This weekend has special meaning for Sgt. Chad Miller. It is the UNMC College of Nursing student and Nebraska Army National Guard medic’s first Memorial Day back on American soil after serving a year in Iraq.
May 26, 2006
Faculty Senate elected, re-elected reps
The UNMC Faculty Senate announces its newly elected and re-elected representatives. The group’s organizational meeting is set for June 5.
May 25, 2006
14 UNMC physicians among America’s Top Doctors
Fourteen of almost 20 Nebraska physicians listed in the fifth edition of the “America’s Top Doctors” book are UNMC faculty members. Castle Connolly Medical Ltd., publishes the book to help consumers find a good physician.
May 25, 2006
Tribute to Caregivers Plaza dedicated
A 13-foot sculpture that conveys the compassionate touch of a caregiver stands at the center of the Tribute to Caregivers Plaza. The plaza, built as a peaceful garden meant for reflection, was dedicated Tuesday on the east side of the Hixson Lied Center, just south of Clarkson Tower.
May 25, 2006
Durham Western Museum to open three new exhibits
On May 27, the Durham Western Heritage Museum will open three temporary exhibits in the Velde Gallery of American History. Museum officials say all lend themselves to a great family outing. The museum will be closed May 29 for Memorial Day.
May 24, 2006
New center to study arthritis outcomes
UNMC announced today that it will establish a new center to better understand the epidemiology of arthritis and to better analyze the determinants which predict outcomes for arthritis sufferers. Called the Ruth and Bill Scott Center for Outcomes Research, the center is expected to open this fall in Poynter Hall.
May 24, 2006
Regents’ visit covers autism to workforce
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents recently spent a full day on campus covering a myriad of topics from autism to workforce.
May 24, 2006
Seniors battle through chemistry, calculus and cancer; UNMC celebrates 14 patient graduations
“Shannon, there’s something I have to tell you…It’s cancer.” “Oh, is it lymphoma?” asked the eldest daughter on the front steps of Omaha North High School, remembering the Hodgkin’s lymphoma Web site she had stumbled upon earlier. “Yes….” OK, the senior said knowing she would lose her long blond hair. Mom, “I […]
May 24, 2006
Power to End Stroke Campaign launched
It happened to Coretta Scott King, Luther Vandross and most recently to baseball player Kirby Puckett. And it may happen to you – a stroke. Blacks are almost twice as likely to have a stroke as whites, and about 100,000 African Americans will suffer from one this year. That’s why Rubens Pamies, M.D., vice chancellor for academic affairs at UNMC, and others are teaming up with the American Stroke Association this month to launch the Power to End Stroke campaign in Omaha.
May 23, 2006
Statewide telehealth system to be tested during Panhandle Dental Day event June 2-3
The effectiveness of the statewide telehealth system during an emergency will be put to the test June 2-3 during Dental Day X, an annual outreach project for the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry. The telehealth system, which uses high-speed data lines or T1 lines to transmit video and audio signals, will be […]
May 23, 2006