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Dr. Wengel continues as psychiatry chairman
Last August, Steven Wengel, M.D., accepted a two-year appointment as chairman of the UNMC Department of Psychiatry.
Now, his tenure is permanent.
Jul 31, 2006
Regents unanimously approve College of Public Health
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents gave unanimous approval Friday for a College of Public Health to be established on UNMC campus. At the same time, the board also unanimously approved the appointment of Jay Noren, M.D., as the founding dean of the COPH.
Jul 31, 2006
Women invited to Oct. 13 Omaha Women’s Health and Wellness Conference ‘Making the Most of Your Future’
Women are invited to attend the 9th annual Omaha Women’s Health and Wellness Conference Friday, Oct. 13, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Holiday Inn Convention Centre, 72nd and Grover Streets. The conference, titled “Making the Most of Your Future.” Educational health and wellness speakers, exhibits, continental breakfast and lunch, and free […]
Jul 31, 2006
Psychologist leads National Council on Problem Gambling
Dennis McNeilly, Psy.D., a clinical geropsychologist and associate professor of psychiatry in UNMC’s Department of Psychiatry, has been elected to a one-year term as president for the National Council on Problem Gambling.
Jul 28, 2006
Spotlight on new faculty – meet Matthew Byarlay, D.D.S.
Matthew Byarlay, D.D.S., assistant professor at the College of Dentistry, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.
Jul 28, 2006
Board of Regents unanimously approve UNMC College of Public Health
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents gave unanimous approval today for a College of Public Health to be established on the University of Nebraska Medical Center campus. At the same time, the board also unanimously approved the appointment of Jay Noren, M.D., as the founding dean of the COPH. Dr. Noren has been serving […]
Jul 28, 2006
Dr. Jay Noren to serve as founding dean of UNMC College of Public Health
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents today unanimously approved the appointment of Jay Noren, M.D., as founding dean of the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Public Health. Dr. Noren has been serving as executive vice president, provost, and dean of the graduate college of the University of Nebraska since 2002. Dr. Noren’s appointment […]
Jul 28, 2006
UNMC to be part of national study to evaluate nicotine vaccine’s ability to help smokers stop smoking
A sense of euphoria, relaxation, increased alertness and its addictive nature is how nicotine exerts its power over people. In August, the University of Nebraska Medical Center will be enrolling people in a national study to evaluate whether a nicotine vaccine can help people quit smoking. The phase II study, which will involve about 10 […]
Jul 28, 2006
Oral cancer survivor shares advice
In 2005, Dr. Tom Evans was diagnosed with squamous cell cancer at the base of the tongue. Now, the 1962 graduate of the UNMC College of Dentistry has a few words of advice for his dental colleagues.
Jul 28, 2006
College of Medicine photo question — week 6 answer
Learn the answer to Wednesday’s College of Medicine historical photo question.
Jul 27, 2006