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UNMC receives grant to better diagnose lymphomas
Wing “John” Chan, M.D., professor of pathology and co-director of the Center for Lymphoma and Leukemia Research at UNMC, is principal investigator of a nearly $9 million grant awarded by the U.S. National Cancer Institute. Researchers hope the work of the grant ultimately will increase the chance of survival of lymphoma patients.
Jul 14, 2005
Disaster Behavioral Health Conference July 14-15
The terrorist bombings in London last week sent a chilling reminder to all of us that the threat of terrorism continues to exist. For the third consecutive year, area mental health professionals will get together to look at the psychological aspects of dealing with disasters, as more than 200 people are expected to attend the Nebraska Disaster Behavioral Health Conference on July 14-15 in downtown Omaha.
Jul 13, 2005
Walk to cure diabetes
With the annual Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s Walk to Cure Diabetes set for Aug. 6, Margaret Bumann of UNMC’s Public Affairs writes about living with diabetes.
Jul 12, 2005
UNMC, Burger King partner to beat cancer
Burger King again has teamed with the UNMC Eppley Cancer Center to support childhood cancer research at UNMC. The “BK Beat Cancer for Kids” promotion is running through July at 68 Burger King locations in Nebraska and Council Bluffs. The program is an extension of Liz’s Legacy, a fund to advance cancer research and care through the UNMC Eppley Cancer Center.
Jul 12, 2005
Omaha to host Nebraska Disaster Behavioral Health Conference on July 14-15
The terrorist bombings in London last week sent a chilling reminder to all of us that the threat of terrorism continues to exist. For the third consecutive year, area mental health professionals will get together to look at the psychological aspects of dealing with disasters, as more than 200 people are expected to attend the […]
Jul 12, 2005
UNMC, Burger King partner to beat cancer
Child cancer research is getting huge assistance from Burger King Restaurants® throughout Nebraska and Council Bluffs. Burger King has again teamed with the University of Nebraska Medical Center Eppley Cancer Center to support childhood cancer research at UNMC. The "BK Beat Cancer for Kids" promotion is running through July at 68 Burger King locations. […]
Jul 12, 2005
Continuing ed requires conflict of interest disclosures
From diabetes to snake bites to adolescent mental health issues, the UNMC Center for Continuing Education is serving constituents here and abroad. That commitment will continue in accordance with a national movement among continuing medical education (CME) providers to link CME’s to quality healthcare. Read about new standards that require providers to have a mechanism in place to identify and resolve conflicts of interests in CME.
Jul 11, 2005
Sioux Falls man honors granddaughter’s triumphs with gift to benefit Munroe-Meyer Institute at UNMC
To most people, Sarah Weidner seems like any other 13-year-old. She goes to school, participates in Girl Scouts and visits with her friends. What most people do not know is that Sarah was born with “severe hydrocephalus,” a condition that causes a dangerous buildup of fluid around the brain. In fact, doctors did not […]
Jul 11, 2005
Nursing class pays tribute to former teacher
The UNMC College of Nursing class of 1965 decided to celebrate its 40th reunion by paying tribute to a cherished teacher and continuing a lifelong commitment to helping others. The class, in cooperation with the University of Nebraska Foundation, established the Esther Sock Dworak Memorial Fund as a tribute to the late Esther Sock Dworak, a pediatrics instructor and class sponsor. The fund will benefit the needs of children at the Family Health Care Center in south Omaha.
Jul 8, 2005
MMI to study sitting posture development in infants
Sitting independently in an upright position can be an extensive challenge for infants with developmental disabilities. In order to examine the development of this milestone, UNMC’s Munroe-Meyer Institute is seeking applicants for a new study.
Jul 8, 2005