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State’s public health lab certified to test for smallpox virus
The Nebraska Public Health Laboratory (NPHL) is one of 23 labs in the country to receive certification by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to conduct tests for the Variola (smallpox) virus in Nebraska.
May 5, 2003
FBI assists UNMC with bioterrorism risk assessment
A Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agent visited the University of Nebraska Medical Center campus last week to conduct a security risk assessment mandated by the United States Department of Justice.
May 5, 2003
Campus invited to College of Nursing’s May 6 celebration
The UNMC/NHS campus is invited to an ice cream social Tuesday, May 6, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in celebration of Nurses Day and the 10th anniversary of the UNMC College of Nursing Cosmopolitan Mobile Nursing Center and the Family Health Care Center.
May 5, 2003
Nebraska Public Health Laboratory now 1 of 23 U.S. labs certified to test for smallpox virus locally; enables faster results
The Nebraska Public Health Laboratory (NPHL) is one of 23 laboratories in the country that recently received certification by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta to conduct tests for the smallpox virus. The certification means the labs have met the CDCs national criteria of bio-safety, bio-security and expertise, and can […]
May 5, 2003
SHARING Clinic golf tournament May 19
UNMC faculty and staff are invited to participate in the Fourth Annual SHARING Clinic Golf Tournament on Monday, May 19. The four-person scramble, affectionately called “Docs on the Green,” will begin at 3 p.m. at the Field Club of Omaha, 3615 Woolworth St.
May 2, 2003
Pharmacy students claim awards at national meeting
The UNMC chapter of the American Pharmaceutical Association-Academy of Students of Pharmacy (APhA-ASP) recently celebrated another outstanding year. See story for their accomplishments.
May 2, 2003
UNMC students start North Omaha clinic to treat Type II diabetics
Nebraskas state slogan for many years has been NebraskaThe Good Life. Now, thanks to the efforts of numerous University of Nebraska Medical Center students, the slogan applies to a new clinic in north Omaha, which provides low-cost care to indigent patients with Type II diabetes. Located in the Baker Place Clinic, 5050 Ames Ave., the […]
May 1, 2003
UNMC to honor three individuals at May 10 commencement ceremony
The University of Nebraska Medical Center will honor three people who have displayed tremendous dedication and excellence in their fields during its May 10 commencement ceremony in Omaha. The ceremony begins at 10 a.m. at the Omaha Civic Auditorium for students in the College of Medicine, College of Pharmacy, College of Nursing Omaha division, School […]
May 1, 2003
531 UNMC Students To Receive Diplomas in Kearney, Lincoln and Omaha at Commencements
Diplomas will be conferred on 531 University of Nebraska Medical Center students next week during commencement ceremonies in Kearney, Lincoln and Omaha. In Kearney, UNMC commencement is Thursday, May 8 at 7:00 p.m. in the Health and Sports Center on the Kearney campus. Graduates are from the UNMC College of Nursing Kearney Division, the UNMC […]
May 1, 2003
Garagiola spreads word about dangers of chewing tobacco
Every chance he gets, Joe Garagiola spreads the word about the dangers of chewing tobacco — what he calls spit tobacco – a habit that causes 30,000 new cases of preventable oral cancer a year.
May 1, 2003