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UNMC, hospital begin state’s first Multidisciplinary Genitourinary Oncology Clinic
A diagnosis of cancer can be life altering under the best of conditions, especially when it comes to the multitude of office visits and appointments needed to see a variety of specialists. But now patients have a unique clinic available to save tremendous time and effort in the diagnosis and treatment of genitourinary cancers. The […]
Feb 23, 2004
UNMC’s outstanding research environment to reach new heights with creation of Office of Post-Doctoral Education
In February 2003, Scientist magazine published survey results that placed the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) in the nation’s top 10 institutions for Best Places to Work for Postdocs. This February, that reputation is about to get even better. The university will open the Office of Post-Doctoral Education a new administrative department dedicated to […]
Feb 23, 2004
Heart transplant program approved
The United Network of Organ Sharing (UNOS) has approved a new heart transplant program for The Nebraska Medical Center.
Feb 20, 2004
Helping a country rebuild
A UNMC contingent recently went to Kabul, Afghanistan, to help improve the educational opportunities for health care providers in the war-torn country, as well as improve the status of women. Here, Valda Ford, director of Community and Multicultural Affairs, talks about the group’s mission and why it’s important for UNMC to be involved in the rebuilding effort.
Feb 20, 2004
Researcher’s work on anti-malarial agents, expands to botox
While botox may be sought-after for its dramatic effect on wrinkles, it also is one of the most deadly biotoxins to be weaponised into a highly toxic aerosol form. Research into protecting civilian and military populations from such a bioterroristic threat is ongoing. But one researcher at UNMC has reason to hope that there is a way to inhibit the deadly effects of botulinum neurotoxins (BoNT).
Feb 19, 2004
Third class completes Foundations for Success program
Twenty-nine office service employees graduated Feb. 3, as the third class of Foundations for Success, a career development program at UNMC. The program helps employees hone their personal and career development skills.
Feb 18, 2004
University of Nebraska health plan 2003 year-end report
On Tuesday, David Lechner, vice president for business and finance for the University of Nebraska, issued the following University of Nebraska Health Plan 2003 Year-end Report to all faculty and staff. See article for details.
Feb 18, 2004
A HIPAA message — Security and Patient Privacy
This week’s HIPAA message explains how “information security” pertains to the confidentiality of patient information.
Feb 17, 2004
UNMC/The Nebraska Medical Center to celebrate Black History Month
UNMC and The Nebraska Medical Center will sponsor a series of events honoring national Black History Month during the last week of February. This year there will be something old (traditional), something new, something artistic and an encore presentation of something that just blew away the Martin Luther King Day audience.
Feb 17, 2004
Debra Romberger, M.D., named interim chair of UNMC internal medicine
Debra Romberger, M.D., associate professor of medicine in the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s pulmonary & critical care medicine section, has been named interim chairwoman for the department of internal medicine. Dr. Rombergers experience and many talents will ensure that the department moves forward while we search for a permanent department chair, said College of […]
Feb 17, 2004