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131 new UNMC College of Nursing students in Omaha, Lincoln, Kearney, Scottsbluff, to participate in Sunday ceremony to mark beginning of nursing profession
The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing will hold induction ceremonies Sunday at 2 p.m. (CDT) to recognize 131 new nursing students as they commit to academic integrity and begin assimilating the values and behaviors of the professional nurse. The ceremony, which will take place simultaneously in Omaha, Lincoln, Kearney and Scottsbluff, will […]
Oct 7, 2004
Tour of Hope cyclists promote cancer clinical trials
Sharing a passion for cancer research, five cyclists ride into the darkness, guided by the light of hope. In all, 20 cyclists – cancer survivors, physicians, nurses, caregivers, researchers and loved ones – are relaying 3,500 miles, round-the-clock as part of the Bristol-Myers Squibb Tour of Hope, an eight-day journey across America to invigorate the public about the importance of cancer research.
Oct 7, 2004
Update on influenza vaccine distribution
The Department of Health and Human Services’ recent news release indicates that 46-48 million doses of influenza vaccine designated for the United States will not be released from Chiron. Find out what this means for The Nebraska Medical Center.
Oct 7, 2004
Dr. Fayad co-authors study in prestigious journal
The final results of the first randomized study of protected stenting for the carotid artery in patients at high-risk for standard surgery are being published in today’s issue of the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM).
Oct 7, 2004
UNMC Eppley Cancer Center to host national cancer symposium
The University of Nebraska Medical Center Eppley Cancer Center today (Oct. 7) will host the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) symposium on “Colon, Rectal and Anal Cancers.” The symposium runs from 1 to 6:30 p.m., beginning with tours of the Durham Research Center, UNMC’s newest research facility and the site of the NCCN symposium. Ken […]
Oct 7, 2004
Mechanical device energizes heart patient
Using a small electronic pumping device, called the HeartMate, physicians at The Nebraska Medical Center have given a Nebraska woman reason to hope. Kathryn Stull of Gothenburg, Neb., is a self-confessed chatterbox. So when she stopped talking, her family knew something was wrong.
Oct 6, 2004
Physician assistants honored nationally
UNMC’s Physician Assistant class of 2006 will set up an information booth about the profession today from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. outside the Nebraska Cafe and at Clarkson Tower. Today is the beginning of National PA week, which runs through Oct. 12.
Oct 6, 2004
Core facilities support UNMC research
The UNMC Vice Chancellor for Research Office recently sponsored its first Shared Resources Core Facilities Day to promote awareness of UNMC’s core facilities and highlight collaborative research opportunities on campus.
Oct 5, 2004
Mechanical Device Gives Heart a Rest And Patient Renewed Energy
Using a small electronic pumping device, called the HeartMate®, physicians at The Nebraska Medical Center have given a Nebraska woman reason to hope. Kathryn Stull, 55, of Gothenburg, Neb., is a self-confessed chatterbox. So when she stopped talking, her family knew something was wrong. “I simply didn’t have the energy to hold a […]
Oct 5, 2004
Designated shuttle lot to expedite travels
Beginning Nov. 1, employees at UNMC and The Nebraska Medical Center can park in a specially designated lot with exclusive shuttle service to and from the main hospitals, University Tower and Clarkson Tower.
Oct 4, 2004