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UNMC Eppley Cancer Center to honor Tom Brokaw with 2006 Ambassador of Hope Award on Oct. 13
The University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Eppley Cancer Center will recognize legendary newscaster Tom Brokaw with the prestigious Ambassador of Hope Award on Friday, Oct. 13, at Qwest Center Omaha. The event marks the first time the Ambassador of Hope Gala will be broadcast to other locations in the state. Brokaw’s speech will be […]
Aug 7, 2006
Jewell helps motorists drive by the book
By day, Lisa Jewell provides young people with hands-on experiences in hopes of them choosing careers in the health profession. At her part-time job, as an instructor for the National Safety Council Greater Omaha Chapter, she teaches people to be safe on the road in order to keep them from ending up in the hospital.
Aug 4, 2006
Rural physical therapist first to complete geriatric mini-fellowship
North Platte Physical Therapist William Mackley is the first health professional in Nebraska to complete the Geriatric Mini-fellowship offered through the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Nebraska Geriatric Education Center (NEBGEC). Dr. Mackley completed the distance learning program in June and eventually will be followed by more than 100 other health professionals in the state currently enrolled in the program.
Aug 4, 2006
College of Medicine photo question — week 7 answer
Learn the answer to Wednesday’s College of Medicine historical photo question.
Aug 3, 2006
BRIN scholars on campus — meet Daniel McDermott
Meet Daniel McDermott, one of 25 students from 10 different undergraduate and community college programs who is participating in this summer’s Biomedical Research Infrastructure Network (BRIN) program to explore biomedical research.
Aug 3, 2006
UNMC to break ground on second research tower on Aug. 8
The University of Nebraska Medical Center will break ground on a $74 million research tower at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 8, the second such tower to be built at the Omaha campus this decade. The ceremonial groundbreaking will honor the principal donor to the two towers, legendary Omaha businessman Chuck Durham, president and CEO […]
Aug 3, 2006
Cyclists hope to reclaim Corporate Cycling Challenge title
Medical center employees are hoping to pedal 5,000 miles in this year’s Corporate Cycling Challenge, but need your help to meet that goal and beat the competition.
Aug 2, 2006
College of Medicine photo question — week 7
The UNMC campus continues its celebration of the College of Medicine’s 125th anniversary today with another historical photo question.
Aug 2, 2006
BRIN scholars on campus — meet Katie Wilcox
Meet Katie Wilcox, one of 25 students from 10 different undergraduate and community college programs who is participating in this summer’s Biomedical Research Infrastructure Network (BRIN) program to explore biomedical research.
Aug 1, 2006
UNMC study to evaluate nicotine vaccine
UNMC is enrolling people in a national study to evaluate whether a nicotine vaccine can help people quit smoking. The phase II study involves about 10 centers around the country.
Aug 1, 2006