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UNMC Mini-Medical School
UNMC, partners across Nebraska to sponsor free health education series beginning Oct. 3; on new developments in research, treatment of head, nose, throat diseases The University of Nebraska Medical Center and eight sites across Nebraska invite the public to attend UNMC Mini-Medical School, a free health educational series on four consecutive Thursdays beginning Oct. 3. […]
Sep 20, 2002
Diagnosing depression in teens
How can you tell if your teen is just anxious about returning to school or genuinely depressed? Chris Kratochvil, M.D., an assistant professor of psychiatry at UNMC and an expert in teen depression, explains.
Sep 19, 2002
90 percent of campus trash can be recycled
Nearly 90 percent of the trash generated on the UNMC/NHS campus can be recycled. Employees can assist in the recycling efforts and help divert loads of material from the local dump just by taking the extra step to drop recyclable items in the recycling bins.
Sep 19, 2002
UNMC College of Dentistry holds White Coat Ceremony for new students; symbolizes entry into profession
The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry, located in Lincoln, held a White Coat Ceremony recently to welcome 45 new dental students and 20 dental hygiene students into the dental profession. The ceremony is a rite of passage, as well as a call to achieve the high standards set forth in the profession. […]
Sep 19, 2002
UNMC/NHS team first in the world to use robotic surgical system for complex urinary diversion
Surgeons at the University of Nebraska Medical Center/Nebraska Health System successfully performed the world’s first ileal conduit urinary diversion using a combination of the da Vinci Surgical System (computer assisted laparoscopic arms) and traditional laparoscopic techniques. The combined technique now offers significant quality of life enhancement — with greatly reduced pain and recovery time — […]
Sep 19, 2002
Health systems nurse specialists gather
Thirty-three students attended the third annual Health Systems Nurse Specialist (HSNS) August gathering Aug. 20-21 at the UNMC College of Nursing.
Sep 18, 2002
COD’s Practice Opportunities Fair attracts employers, students
The UNMC College of Dentistry held its second Practice Opportunities Fair Sept. 12. Dental professionals representing 25 different practices set up booths at the college in hopes of interesting senior dental and dental hygiene students in joining them or using their services after graduation.
Sep 18, 2002
Background checks in bioterrorism preparedness forum today
The UNMC campus community is invited to attend a panel discussion on “The Role of Background Checks in Bioterrorism Prevention” Wednesday, Sept. 18, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the College of Nursing, Cooper Auditorium. The public is invited to attend.
Sep 18, 2002
AHEC coordinator attends national conference
Dori Bush, education and outreach coordinator for the Central Nebraska Area Health Education Center, is a member of a five-person team that attended the inaugural Institute on Public Health and Faith Collaborations Sept. 9-12 in Atlanta.
Sep 17, 2002
Treatment guidelines for patients with ovarian cancer released
In its ongoing effort to provide the public with information on the most effective cancer treatment options, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Monday released its cancer treatment guidelines for ovarian cancer. The NCCN is made up of 19 of the world’s leading cancer centers and includes UNMC’s Eppley Cancer Center.
Sep 17, 2002