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Regents asked to approve new cancer research graduate degree program at UNMC
Approval of a new master of science (M.S.) and doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) degree program in cancer research at the University of Nebraska Medical Center will be sought Saturday at the Board of Regents meeting at the Steinhart Lodge in Nebraska City. “The new program will award master’s and doctorate degrees in cancer research and […]
Aug 6, 2004
With a presence in 125 Nebraska communities, UNMC’s rural health initiatives successful in placing health professionals in rural communities, making huge economic impact for state
Through its numerous rural health programs and its presence in 125 communities across the state, the University of Nebraska Medical Center has been successful in placing a large number of its graduates in underserved rural communities in Nebraska and making a major contribution to the state’s economy.That was the message delivered to the University of […]
Aug 6, 2004
Patients can get their medical records to go
When Jerry Cohn travels, his medical records from The Nebraska Medical Center go with him safely tucked away in a shirt pocket, wallet or passport. He wouldn’t have it any other way and neither would his doctor. At a time when President Bush is calling for better electronic medical record keeping, Cohn is seeing it at The Nebraska Medical Center.
Aug 6, 2004
UNMC to create Panhandle Area Health Education Center
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, has awarded UNMC a $1.13 million grant to create the Panhandle Area Health Education Center (AHEC) in Scottsbluff and provide continued support for the two Nebraska AHECs formed in 2001 and 2002.
Aug 6, 2004
UNMC co-sponsors Salute to Women of the Tuskegee Era
For the first time ever, the Tuskegee Airmen National Convention will honor women members of the military during World War II. There will be a unique “Salute to Women of the Tuskegee Era” held today (Aug. 6) with a keynote address by UNMC’s Valda Boyd Ford.
Aug 6, 2004
Ice cream social Aug. 10 to benefit school children
On Tuesday, Aug. 10, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Clarkson Cafe, you can get a hot fudge sundae with all the trimmings for $1 or a school supply donation. The supplies will go to the annual Back-2-School distribution sponsored by the Sisters Together Omaha organization.
Aug 6, 2004
AHEC program to receive $1.13 million today
UNMC employees who work with the RHEN Area Health Education Center (AHEC) program are invited to attend today’s 11 a.m. presentation of a $1.13 million check to UNMC from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The grant, which will create the Panhandle Area Health Education Center, also will provide continued support for the two Nebraska AHECs formed in 2001 in Grand Island and in 2002 in Norfolk.
Aug 5, 2004
Promotion benefits childhood cancer research
Debbie Knowlton of Omaha and her family are the winners of a grand prize trip to Jamaica, including air travel, hotel accommodations and meals. The trip was part of the “BK Beat Cancer for Kids” promotion, an extension of Liz’s Legacy, a fund to advance cancer research and care at the UNMC Eppley Cancer Center.
Aug 5, 2004
Building community support for breastfeeding
The Heartland Alliance for Breastfeeding Advocacy has launched a “Breastfeeding Welcome Here” Business Initiative. The campaign enlists local Omaha and surrounding area businesses to welcome breastfeeding mothers and babies, and indicate this by displaying a “Breastfeeding Welcome Here” decal.
Aug 5, 2004
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to award UNMC $1.13 million grant to create Panhandle Area Health Education Center in Scottsbluff; will include 14 counties
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, has awarded the University of Nebraska Medical Center a $1.13 million grant to create the Panhandle Area Health Education Center (AHEC) in Scottsbluff and provide continued support for the two Nebraska AHECs formed in 2001 and 2002. The […]
Aug 5, 2004