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Cancer research fund established in honor of Liz Karnes

A fund to advance cancer research and care at the UNMC Eppley Cancer Center has been established in honor of Liz Karnes, an Omaha community leader who died earlier this year after a 12-year battle with cancer.

Aug 15, 2003

UNMC to train trainers in cultural competency

The UNMC Community Partnership office is offering cultural competency training to UNMC and UMA employees who are willing to provide training to their colleagues. See article for details.

Aug 15, 2003

UNMC College of Nursing students earn dean’s list honors

Students from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing  were named to the dean’s list following the spring semester 2003.  To qualify for the dean’s list, students  must have a grade point average of 3.5 or above. The UNMC College of Nursing, based in Omaha, with divisions in Lincoln, Kearney and Scottsbluff, is […]

Aug 15, 2003

80 Students Receive Diplomas At UNMC

  Diplomas were conferred on 80 University of Nebraska Medical Center students last week.  The following is a list of graduates by college, degree and hometown: College of Nursing Post Masters Certificate in Nursing KEARNEY Tammera G. Price-Fowlkes School of Allied Health Professions Master of Physical Therapy LINCOLN Blair Loren Compton OMAHA Kevin Patrick O’Keefe […]

Aug 15, 2003

UNMC Eppley Cancer Center establishes fund to advance cancer research in honor of Liz Karnes

A fund to advance cancer research and care at the University of Nebraska Medical Center Eppley Cancer Center has been established in honor of Liz Karnes, an Omaha community leader who died earlier this year after a 12-year battle with cancer. The fund called Lizs Legacy was announced this morning at an outdoor news conference […]

Aug 14, 2003

UNMC College of Nursing new specialty prepares nurses for dual role in family, mental health; will help ease health professional shortage

The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing has received a $750,000 federal grant that will help ease Nebraskas shortage of rural health professionals by preparing students in the dual capacity of a family nurse practitioner and advanced practice psychiatric/mental health nurse. The U.S. Health and Human Services Bureau of Health Professions Division of […]

Aug 14, 2003

New specialty prepares nurses for family, mental health role

The UNMC College of Nursing has received a $750,000 federal grant that will help ease Nebraska’s shortage of rural health professionals by preparing students in the dual capacity of a family nurse practitioner and advanced practice psychiatric/mental health nurse.

Aug 14, 2003

UNMC Eppley Cancer Center establishes fund to advance cancer research in honor of Liz Karnes

A fund to advance cancer research and care at the University of Nebraska Medical Center Eppley Cancer Center has been established in honor of Liz Karnes, an Omaha community leader who died earlier this year after a 12-year battle with cancer. The fund called Lizs Legacy was announced this morning at an outdoor news conference […]

Aug 14, 2003

College of Nursing hosts retirement party for Dr. Lindsey

More than 150 people recently attended the College of Nursing’s retirement dinner for Ada Lindsey, Ph.D., who will formally retire Oct. 7 as the college’s fifth dean.

Aug 13, 2003

Some UNMC computers infected by Blaster Worm

On Tuesday, the UNMC campus experienced workstation difficulties due to a computer virus called the Blaster Worm. Less than 10 percent of the UNMC computers were infected with this worm. ITS has been working with departmental personnel to repair infected machines. If you are still experiencing difficulties with your computer, call your computer support person or the HelpDesk at 559-7700.

Aug 13, 2003