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Nursing student earns scholarship from national group

Elisa Znamenacek, a student in UNMC’s College of Nursing Lincoln Division, received the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) Breakthrough to Nursing Scholarship this year.

Oct 19, 2006

Dr. Swindells is cautiously optimistic about new AIDS developments

In late September, in a major shift of policy, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended that all teenagers and most adults aged 13-64 have HIV tests as part of routine medical care. UNMC’s Dr. Susan Swindells says she is cautiously optimistic about the new developments.

Oct 19, 2006

Public invited to free health screenings Saturday, Oct. 28 sponsored by Partnership for Community Wellness, Metropolitan Community College

The Partnership for Community Wellness and Metropolitan Community College will provide free health screenings on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Metropolitan Community College Fort Omaha Campus, Building 10. Those wanting screenings are asked to arrive no later than 12:30 p.m.   Screenings include height/weight/body mass index; blood pressure; blood […]

Oct 19, 2006

Planning helps take and keep the weight off

Dr. James T. Lane offers tips on dropping pounds and staying fit.

Oct 18, 2006

Medicine alums reunite in Omaha

As part of its yearlong 125th anniversary celebration, the UNMC College of Medicine held a two-day party Oct. 6-7 for some of its biggest supporters – the alumni – and more than 150 alums returned to Omaha for the festivities.

Oct 18, 2006

UNMC hosts national Gram-postive pathogens conference

Some of the world’s leading researchers in Gram-positive pathogens are in Omaha this week for a UNMC-hosted national conference on the subject.

Oct 18, 2006

Ambassador of Hope event honoring Tom Brokaw nets more than $1.4 million for UNMC Eppley Cancer Center

Preliminary numbers are in and, predictably, Friday’s Ambassador of Hope Gala proved to be a resounding success.   Early counts show more than $1.4 million was raised during the event. The money benefits research at UNMC’s Eppley Cancer Center.   “This year’s Ambassador of Hope Gala was a fantastic event,” said Kenneth Cowan, M.D., Ph.D., […]

Oct 18, 2006

Munroe-Meyer board president Goranson killed in car wreck

Carol Goranson, president of the Munroe-Meyer Institute Operating Board, died Thursday in an automobile accident.

Oct 17, 2006

About $1.6 million raised for Eppley Cancer Center

Preliminary numbers are in and, predictably, Friday’s Ambassador of Hope Gala proved to be a resounding success.

Oct 17, 2006

McGlade accepts post in UNMC College of Medicine Dean’s Office

Mike McGlade has joined the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine Dean’s Office as senior associate dean for administration and director of finance. The promotion, which was effective Sept. 1, is another step in formalizing the new administrative structure in the dean’s office.   “This is part of the ongoing redevelopment of the […]

Oct 17, 2006