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UNMC, 16 communities across Nebraska invite public to 10th Anniversary Mini-Medical School; offers free health education series on genetics, cardiology and the brain
The University of Nebraska Medical Center and co-sponsors in 16 communities across Nebraska invite the public to participate in a free health educational series titled, “A Decade Makes a Difference.” The series will run three Thursdays, Oct. 6, 13 and 20, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (central time). This fall’s Mini-Medical School will celebrate […]
Sep 8, 2005
Red Cross representatives on campus today
Representatives of the American Red Cross will be on the UNMC campus today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. outside the Nebraska Cafe for employees interested in contributing to the hurricane relief effort. All of the money collected will go to the disaster area. UNMC’s information on Hurricane Katrina can be found at http://www.unmc.edu/katrina.
Sep 7, 2005
Transplant patients find safe haven at med center
Denise Breaux and her 3-year-old daughter Bailey were on the sixth floor of Tulane Hospital when Hurricane Katrina crashed ashore. The young girl received a liver, small bowel and pancreas transplant from UNMC in 2002. On Tuesday, Breaux and two other transplant families said thanks to the medical center family that has rescued them more than once.
Sep 7, 2005
Transplant patients find safe haven at med center
Denise Breaux and her 3-year-old daughter Bailey were on the sixth floor of Tulane Hospital when Hurricane Katrina crashed ashore. The young girl, who received a liver, small bowel and pancreas transplant from UNMC in 2002, had been admitted to the hospital just two days before the devastating storm for tests. Initially, the hospital had […]
Sep 7, 2005
Maurers to be honored for their work in community
Since coming to Omaha in 1993, University of Nebraska Medical Center Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., and his wife, Beverly, have made community outreach one of their top priorities. Their efforts have not gone unnoticed. On Sept. 14, the couple will be honored in a special recognition dinner by the Chabad of Nebraska. The […]
Sep 7, 2005
Cycling to work? Team Kaos offers commuting tips
As gasoline prices continue to rise, the Team Kaos Cycling Club is helping people who are turning to bicycling for their commute to work or school. The club, which is sponsored by The Nebraska Medical Center, the University of Nebraska Medical Center, and University Medical Associates, is providing tips on how to start commuting by bike on its Web site, teamkaoscycling.com.
Sep 7, 2005
Campus attends special Joslyn event
More than 350 employees, faculty, students and family members of UNMC, University Medical Associates and The Nebraska Medical Center attended a special event at the Joslyn Art Museum on Thursday, Aug. 31. The free event, which included tours, food and music by the Johnny Kotchian Trio, was part of the Passport Partners program.
Sep 7, 2005
Dr. Linder named associate vice chancellor for research
James Linder, M.D., a key administrator and faculty member at UNMC for nearly 20 years, is returning to Nebraska as associate vice chancellor for research with the goal of boosting UNMC’s clinical research enterprise to a record level.
Sep 6, 2005
Message from President Milliken on the hurricane
Read a message from James B. Milliken, president of the University of Nebraska, on Hurricane Katrina and the university’s response.
Sep 6, 2005
UNMC, hospital accept Gulf Coast patients, students
UNMC and its hospital partner, The Nebraska Medical Center, are welcoming patients and students evacuated from the area devastated by Hurricane Katrina. Click to also find out when the American Red Cross will be on campus for employees interested in contributing to the relief effort.
Sep 6, 2005