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Pancreatic cancer team achieves national Center of Excellence

Nebraska Medicine earns the top honor for pancreatic cancer care by the National Pancreas Foundation.

Apr 20, 2023

Tony Hollingsworth, PhD, and Sunil Hingorani, MD, PhD

Nominations due today for Faculty Senate election

UNMC faculty members can be nominated online. The election will be May 1-15.

Apr 20, 2023

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Chill out for De-Stress Week April 24-28

A whole variety of events are planned. See the list in this article.

Apr 20, 2023

GRADS organization will honor graduates May 3

The in-person event is themed, ‘Maintaining Community in a Changing Landscape.’

Apr 20, 2023

Heart association’s Heart and Stroke Walk is May 20

UNMC and Nebraska Medicine are helping sponsor the event, with a combined goal to raise $20,000.

Apr 20, 2023

Safety corner: Did you know there is an order for Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) and pacemaker interrogation?

Situation: Patients with pacemakers and/or ICDs are frequently scheduled for procedures, including MRIs. Background: There is a Nebraska Medicine policy, NM MS49 Surgical Patients with Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices (CIEDs), and an order available for pacemaker and/or ICD interrogation. Assessment: All patients with a CIED are to be identified preoperatively and the device clinic and […]

Apr 19, 2023

Dr. Santamaria awarded NCI surgeon scientist grant

Juan Santamaria, MD, is studying breast cancer metastasis to the brain, hoping to improve outcomes for these patients.

Apr 19, 2023

Juan Santamaria, MD

UNMC/Nebraska Medicine dermatology partners with PathologyWatch

The new partnership will manage pathology workflows using a digital model.

Apr 19, 2023

Corey Georgesen, MD

UNMC to raze vacant structures along Leavenworth

The properties were purchased in 2021 to allow for possible future development opportunities.

Apr 19, 2023

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Maverick Food Pantry pickup now available on Omaha campus

Students can request pantry items online and pick them up at Counseling and Psychological Services.

Apr 19, 2023