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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
New Omaha Urban Area Health Education Center to address health needs of underrepresented minorities
One of many barriers minority populations face in getting quality health care is knowing how to access the health care system. Providing access is one of many goals of the new Omaha Urban Area Health Education Center. The Health Resources and Services Administration, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, funded […]
May 23, 2006
Board review course ranks among best
UNMC’s annual Family Medicine Board Review Course is a gem among practitioners. Jeffrey Susman, M.D., chairman of the family medicine department at the University of Cincinnati, says it is probably the “nation’s best known, best loved course.”
May 22, 2006
Tribute sculpture depicts human caring
The Tribute to Caregivers Plaza will be dedicated with a ceremony open to employees and the community Tuesday, May 23, at 1 p.m. Learn more about artist John Lajba’s bronze sculpture that will sit in the plaza on the east side of the Hixson Lied Center.
May 22, 2006
Forums scheduled for Wednesday, Thursday
Salary pool increases, health insurance, employee training and development programs, and a new online employee handbook will be among the topics discussed at two forums for faculty and employees this week. See story for details.
May 22, 2006
Researchers: Nitric oxide linked to neurodegenerative disorders
In an article published this month in The Journal of Neuroscience, a research team from the UNMC College of Dentistry has determined that nitric oxide plays a damaging role in the development of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis and other neurodegenerative disorders.
May 19, 2006
Dr. Kabanov to chair NIH study section
Alexander Kabanov, Ph.D., is honored to have been appointed chairman of a National Institutes of Health study section.
May 19, 2006
Music as Medicine series finishes second year
The second year of the “Music as Medicine” series wrapped up on a high note. Thursday’s final performance capped a year filled with various musical styles from classical to jazz.
May 19, 2006
Diabetic soldier returns from Iraq, inspires others
Mark Thompson is on a mission. He wants to inspire other diabetics that if they manage the disease, they can lead an active, full life and, hopefully, be free from complications. Thompson, 29, should know. In 2000, he was diagnosed with Type I (insulin dependent) diabetes.
May 19, 2006