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Tickets still available for Night of a Thousand Stars on Dec. 4
Time is running out to buy tickets for the 12th annual “Night of a Thousand Stars,” which will take place Saturday, Dec. 4, at various sites across Nebraska. The event benefits the Nebraska AIDS Project.
Dec 2, 2004
Dealing with eldercare issues from a distance
Linda Cunningham knows the difficulty of caring for elderly parents more than 1,000 miles away. This is the first in a series of features highlighting UNMC employees who are involved in eldercare issues. On Dec. 7, all employees are invited to the Eppley Science Hall to learn more about accessing eldercare services and information.
Dec 2, 2004
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) television to feature work of College of Pharmacy team, anti-malarial drug development work
A team at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Pharmacy led by Jonathan Vennerstrom, Ph.D., associate professor of pharmaceutical sciences, will be featured next year in a British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) television show on malaria. The BBC interviewed Dr. Vennerstrom last week and videotaped he and his team in the lab. Dr. […]
Dec 2, 2004
Researchers say music eases pain, anxiety after open-heart surgery
Researchers have found a potential way to reduce moderate to severe pain, and anxiety following open heart surgery. It may be as simple as listening to music. In the November issue of Pain, a research team led by a University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing doctoral student, published “Sedative music reduces anxiety […]
Dec 2, 2004
Security advisory – Larceny reports on the rise
The Department of Campus Security has received numerous larceny reports from across campus over the past few weeks. The holiday season typically brings an increased level of this type of activity. Learn how to protect departmental and personal property.
Dec 1, 2004
Dr. Weis presents at the University of Turin, Italy
Andrew J. Weis, M.D., UNMC associate professor, section of cardiology, and director, Marfan Syndrome and Mitral Valve Prolapse Clinic, was honored by being invited to speak at the centuries-old University of Turin (Torino), Italy.
Dec 1, 2004
UNMC employee recognized for wellness efforts
The Wellness Council of the Midlands (WELCOM) recently honored Bonita Tompkins, an assistant in the human resources department at UNMC, with the William M. Kizer “Light of Wellness” Award, recognizing employees who have made extraordinary healthy lifestyle changes as a result of their companies’ wellness programs.
Dec 1, 2004
New UNMC compliance policies announced
Read about two new UNMC policies related to compliance.
Dec 1, 2004
UNMC cardiologist presents at the University of Turin, Italy
Andrew J. Weis, M.D., University of Nebraska Medical Center associate professor, section of cardiology, and director, Marfan Syndrome and Mitral Valve Prolapse Clinic, was honored by being invited to speak at the centuries-old University of Turin (Torino), Italy. A University of Turin cardiologist had contacted Dr. Weis earlier for advice on managing a young man […]
Dec 1, 2004
UNMC employee recognized for wellness efforts
The Wellness Council of the Midlands (WELCOM) recently honored Bonita Tompkins, an assistant in the human resources department at UNMC, with the William M. Kizer “Light of Wellness” Award, recognizing employees who have made extraordinary healthy lifestyle changes as a result of their companies’ wellness programs. Tompkins was one of eight Omaha business professionals to […]
Dec 1, 2004