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First comprehensive book on health care disparities will launch in Atlanta on Sept. 22
The first book to take a comprehensive look at health care disparities will debut in Atlanta on Sept. 22, with a book signing ceremony from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Wyndham Hotel, 160 Spring St. Co-editors and contributing writers for the book, “Multicultural Medicine and Health Disparities,” were Rubens Pamies, M.D., vice chancellor […]
Sep 21, 2005
Mini-Medical School celebrates 10th anniversary
UNMC and co-sponsors in 17 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, which focuses on genetics, cardiology and the brain, celebrates the 10th anniversary of the program.
Sep 21, 2005
Niedfelt Nursing Research Center ribbon-cutting
UNMC College of Nursing Associate Dean for Research Bernice Yates, Ph.D., faculty, staff and students recently attended a ribbon-cutting/open house at the newly remodeled Niedfelt Nursing Research Center.
Sep 21, 2005
Family medicine poster contest winners announced
UNMC College of Medicine students Sarah Kippenbrock and Erin Jenkins took top honors in the M3 rural Family Medicine poster contest.
Sep 21, 2005
National storyteller, cancer survivor to perform Sept. 22
Nationally recognized storyteller Victoria Burnett will present a one-hour performance, “Storyspiritualogy” the art of telling stories through spirituals, at noon on Thursday, Sept. 22, at the Eppley Science Hall Amphitheater. Food will be served to the first 50 attendees.
Sep 20, 2005
Annual golf tournament to benefit UNMC student-run clinics
The sixth annual “SHARING The Green” golf tournament, which benefits three clinics run by University of Nebraska Medical Center students, will take place on Thursday, Sept. 29, at the Players Club at Deer Creek, 12101 Deer Creek Drive in Omaha.
Sep 20, 2005
UNMC forms unique staphylococcus research group of 7 to attack urgent local, national problem of antibiotic resistance
Staphylococcus infections used to be associated with hospitalization, recent surgery, and residence in long-term-care facilities. But now, the infections are striking healthy individuals locally and nationally. The experts aren’t sure why. Complicating the rise of infection is the organism’s growing resistance to antibiotic treatment — considered to be one of the most urgent priorities […]
Sep 20, 2005
UNMC to open two new Area Health Education Centers with $1.9 million grant from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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 $1.9 million grant to create Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) in Omaha and southeastern Nebraska and to continue funding the three existing AHECs based in Grand Island, Norfolk […]
Sep 20, 2005
White coat, pinning ceremonies mark milestone
Last month, UNMC’s newest students participated in a rite of passage that marks the beginning of their health care careers.
Sep 19, 2005
Maurers honored by Chabad of Nebraska
Making the community better has been a team effort for UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., and his wife, Beverly. Team Maurer was in the spotlight once again Wednesday night as the Maurers were honored by Chabad of Nebraska for all they have done during their 12 years in Nebraska.
Sep 19, 2005