College of Medicine

Palliative care conference tackles tough questions

Events will offer insight for providers into handling tough questions, difficult topics.

May 14, 2015

Larry Parsons, M.D., an organizer of the upcoming conference on "Palliative Medicine -- Communication Tips for Providers."

Retirement reception set for Claudia Morgia

Campus is invited to event, which is to be held Wednesday.

May 14, 2015

Dr. Mercer receives inaugural Maurer Award

Recognized for his innovative work with intestinal rehabilitation

May 14, 2015

From left, Ellie Batt, Leann and David Mercer, M.D., Ph.D., and Beverly and Harold M. Maurer, M.D.

Insights: Commencement

UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., reflects on this year’s ceremony.

May 13, 2015

Post-menopausal bone health is brown bag topic

Next Olson Center brown bag event will be held Tuesday.

May 13, 2015

Nancy Waltman, Ph.D., of the UNMC College of Nursing, will discuss the prevention and management of bone loss, specifically in the post-menopausal woman.

Grad students honor Dr. Kielian as outstanding mentor

Tammy Kielian, Ph.D., recognized at Graduate Studies’ May 7 convocation ceremony.

May 12, 2015

Graduate Student Association President Heather Talbott, right, presents the award to Tammy Kielian, Ph.D., as Dean of Graduate Studies Dele Davies, M.D., looks on.

Ask UNMC: Simple healthy habits

What are some simple healthy habits I can adopt today? (Featuring Corrigan McBride, M.D., professor, surgery-general surgery)

May 12, 2015

Rep. Brad Ashford tours construction zone

Rep. Ashford calls Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center “culmination of a tremendous amount of work.”

May 11, 2015

From left, Bruce Carpenter, Senior Vice President, HDR, Inc.; U.S. Rep. Brad Ashford; Phil Spencer, Project Manager, Kiewit Building Group, Inc.; and Don Mohlman, Senior Project Manager, Tetrad Property Group.

Women’s health event targets stress

Interactive and educational exhibits will promote “stress-free” lifestyle.

May 11, 2015

Medical student witnessed Nepal devastation

Sam Thomsen saw people working together in the earthquake’s aftermath.

May 11, 2015

This was one of many shattered buildings Sam Thomsen saw in Nepal.