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Honky Tonk Tailgate Party Tour to be featured at Cattlemen’s Ball
The Honky Tonk Tailgate Party Tour, a package concert tour featuring three country music artists, will be featured at the fifth annual Cattlemen’s Ball of Nebraska. The ball will be held June 1 at the Benes Cattle Company located 25 miles northwest of Lincoln near Highway 79 and the town of Valparaiso. (See story for ticket information).
Mar 18, 2002
UNMC researcher appointed to national toxicology advisory board
Samuel M. Cohen, M.D., Ph.D., professor and chairman of the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s department of pathology and microbiology and Havlik-Wall Professor of Oncology, has been appointed to the National Toxicology Program Board of Scientific Counselors. Tommy G. Thompson, secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, made the appointment.
Mar 18, 2002
13 UNMC Students Will Split Medical Duties at Two Sioux Indian Reservations
Two groups from the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Student Alliance for Global Health (SAGH) will spend spring break serving the health needs of South Dakota Sioux Indian communities. From March 17-23, nine students from the College of Medicine and four from the Physician Assistant Education program will stay at the Rosebud Lakota Sioux and […]
Mar 15, 2002
The Irish in American — part 4 of 4
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, UNMC Today has highlighted the life and times of Irish Americans. The four-part series ends today with two Irish Americans, whose contributions influenced women’s rights and medicine.
Mar 15, 2002
UNMC’s Lifestyle Enhancement Center to celebrate first anniversary
During the week of March 18 to 22, UNMC’s Lifestyle Enhancement Center will celebrate its first anniversary. The unique center offers a holistic approach to health care by providing customized programs that help individuals map their way to a healthier and more peaceful life. The center is located at 2255 S. 132nd St. and Montclair Drive, Suite B (the west end of the Prairie Life Center).
Mar 15, 2002
Cell biologists help build UNMC’s dental research program
For cell biologists Margaret Wheelock, Ph.D., and Keith Johnson, Ph.D., the 10th floor of the Lied Transplant Center is a second home. From there, the husband-and-wife team has a clear view of research progress at UNMC and clear goals for how their research could someday help people with oral cancer.
Mar 15, 2002
New report available on health status of Nebraskans; Nebraska leads nation in critical access hospitals
Nebraska leads the nation when it comes to the number of critical access hospitals designated hospitals that receive federal funds to strengthen rural health. This and other information is available in The Nebraska Health Information Project: 2001 Databook, the latest report on the health status of Nebraskans. Of 570 hospitals with critical access hospital designation, […]
Mar 15, 2002
22 UNMC Students Will Participate in Medical Mission to Jamaica During Spring Break
On March 16-23, members of the University of Nebraska Medical Centers Student Alliance for Global Health (SAGH) will journey to Jamaica for their annual medical mission. The six days at Falmouth will provide a unique experience for 22 students to serve one of the poorest communities in the Western Hemisphere. The small health clinic in […]
Mar 15, 2002
Honky Tonk Tailgate Party Tour to be Featured at 2002 Cattlemen’s Ball near Valparaiso
The Honky Tonk Tailgate Party Tour, a package concert tour featuring three country music artists, will be featured at the fifth annual Cattlemens Ball of Nebraska. The ball will be held June 1 at the Benes Cattle Company located 25 miles northwest of Lincoln near Highway 79 and the town of Valparaiso. The Honky Tonk […]
Mar 15, 2002
Clinical study show antiseptic-coated catheters result in fewer infections
A clinical study led by UNMC showed that antiseptic-coated central venous catheters (CVCs) resulted in significantly lower rates of bacterial colonization on the catheters and fewer patients developing bacteremia (bacteria invading the blood stream).
Mar 14, 2002