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UNMC receives Regents approval for UNMC Center for Research in Leukemia and Lymphoma
The University of Nebraska Medical Center received approval Friday from the University of Nebraska Board of Regent for the UNMC Center for Research in Leukemia and Lymphoma. The center will facilitate a more rapid translation of research discoveries to benefit cancer patients. The center will physically and administratively bring together basic, translational, and clinical […]
Oct 29, 2004
Lincoln Division of College of Nursing to move to new location
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents approved a proposal Friday that would allow the Lincoln Division of the UNMC College of Nursing to enhance its education facilities by moving to the Commerce Court Building at 1230 O St. The move would be temporary, completed in time for the 2005-06 school year and will […]
Oct 29, 2004
Regents to vote on UNMC proposals
On Friday, the University of Nebraska Board of Regents will vote on UNMC proposals that would give the green light on a second research tower, move the College of Nursing Lincoln division into new space and create three new centers of excellence.
Oct 28, 2004
Governor unveils statewide telehealth system
On Wednesday, Nebraska Gov. Mike Johanns announced that Nebraska now has the ability to connect state health officials with more than 40 hospitals throughout Nebraska for interactive videoconferencing. That ability is critical in the event of an emergency, as well as to provide Nebraskans access to health specialists without leaving their hometowns.
Oct 28, 2004
Ford completes prestigious fellowship
Valda Boyd Ford, director of UNMC’s Community and Multicultural Affairs, has completed the prestigious Health Partners Fellowship, sponsored by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. The fellowship ended in September.
Oct 27, 2004
Community helps to revive scouting in Iraq
Organizers of the Iraqi Scouting program praised the Omaha, UNMC and Mid-America Council community for helping revive scouting in the war-torn country.
Oct 26, 2004
A HIPAA message on phishing — don’t get snagged
HIPAA, the “Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996,” provides federal protection of patient health information. This HIPAA-related message is part of UNMC’s continued effort to educate employees. Today’s HIPAA message addresses phishing, a high-tech scam that uses spam or pop-up messages to deceive you into disclosing confidential information.
Oct 26, 2004
Regents to consider Research Center of Excellence II
A second research tower at UNMC would improve the health and biosecurity of Nebraskans by providing additional infrastructure for biomedical research, biosecurity preparedness and clinical laboratory service. The Research Center of Excellence II would be constructed adjacent to the Durham Research Center, which opened last year. The University of Nebraska Board of Regents will consider a program statement for the RCE II at its meeting Friday.
Oct 26, 2004
Omaha philanthropist Chuck Durham to be honored at Nov. 5 Ambassador of Hope Gala; French leader in fight against cancer to speak at Nov. 4 Carol Bell Memorial Lecture
The Friends of the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Eppley Cancer Center will honor Omaha Philanthropist Chuck Durham at its Ambassador of Hope Gala at the Qwest Center Omaha Friday, Nov. 5. The Ambassador of Hope Award, which will be presented to Durham, is given to those who’ve made significant contributions in the fight […]
Oct 25, 2004
Margaret Bumann joins UNMC Public Affairs Department
Veteran Omaha television reporter, Margaret Bumann, has joined the Public Affairs Department at the University of Nebraska Medical Center as special projects coordinator. A native of Ida Grove, Iowa, Bumann has spent the past 16 years covering the medical beat for KETV, Channel 7, Omaha’s ABC affiliate. During her tenure at KETV, Bumann […]
Oct 25, 2004