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SimplyWell program to begin at UNMC
A new workplace wellness program at UNMC will begin soon, and sign-up cards will be mailed to eligible employees this week. The SimplyWell program is free to employees. See article for more details, including a letter from UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D.
Oct 23, 2003
Oct. 30 blood drive extended by an hour
Next Thursday’s UNMC campus blood drive has been extended for another hour because employees and students have given such a positive response.
Oct 23, 2003
UNMC invites public to Winter Health Tune Up’ Event Nov. 1; offers free health screenings, flu shots at Clarkson West Medical Center, 144th & Center
The University Medical Associates, the physician group practice of the University of Nebraska Medical Center, invites the public to its free Winter Health Tune Up, event Saturday, Nov. 1, from 9 to 11 a.m., at its location in the Clarkson West Medical Center building at 144th and Center streets near the Oak View Mall. The […]
Oct 23, 2003
Events raise money for Liz’s Legacy, cancer research
Approximately $20,000 was raised Oct. 9-10, in honor of Liz Karnes, to advance cancer research and care at the UNMC Eppley Cancer Center. See story to learn about the pediatric oncology patients who amazed some college hockey players.
Oct 22, 2003
“Night of a Thousand Stars” set for Dec. 6
The 11th annual “Night of a Thousand Stars” will shine in Omaha on Saturday, Dec. 6, and the UNMC HIV Team and Stars Committee hope that a record number of people will illuminate the Omaha Woman’s Club to begin their evening of celebration.
Oct 21, 2003
Memorial gift focuses on diabetes research
The Roberta J. Newsham Memorial Diabetes Research Fund has been established to support diabetes research at UNMC’s College of Medicine. The Newsham family created the fund through a family gift and memorial donations creating a $10,000 endowment at the University of Nebraska Foundation.
Oct 21, 2003
Securing Lotus Notes Web access
In order to provide more secure Lotus Notes Web Access, UNMC will be implementing SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) for Web access to the Lotus Notes e-mail servers. ITS plans to implement this early Wednesday, Oct. 22. See article for details.
Oct 21, 2003
UNMC’s total research grants reach record $62 million
UNMC has broken its record for total research grants in a single quarter by bringing in $26 million during July, August and September. The record quarter brings UNMC’s total grant funding to $62 million.
Oct 20, 2003
Smith: NU has fostered a culture of excellence
People often ask L. Dennis Smith, Ph.D., what he considers his greatest accomplishment as president of the University of Nebraska. His answer: “Without hesitation, I can say that I have tried to foster a culture of excellence in which research and scholarly study are valued.”
Oct 20, 2003
UNMC, co-sponsors in 12 Nebraska communities invite public to free health education series Nov. 6, 13, 20: Building Bridges to Better Health: Addressing Gaps in Health Care
The University of Nebraska Medical Center and co-sponsors in 12 cities across Nebraska invite the public to participate in a free health educational series titled, Building Bridges to Better Health: Addressing Gaps in Health Care. The series will run on Thursdays, Nov. 6, 13 and 20, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (CDT). The series will […]
Oct 20, 2003