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After losing wife to lung cancer, former NFL linebacker works to raise awareness
On Nov. 27, 2011, former NFL linebacker Chris Draft married longtime NBA dancer, LaKeasha Rutledge in a beautiful wedding ceremony in Atlanta. One month later, his 38-year-old wife died from stage-four lung cancer, having never smoked a cigarette in her life.
Jun 24, 2014
Pew and Stewart Trust launch scholars program targeting cancer
The Pew Charitable Trusts and the Alexander and Margaret Stewart Trust have launched a new program aimed at providing funding for young cancer researchers with novel ideas for preventing, treating, and eventually curing cancer.
Jun 24, 2014
News briefs
Steve Hinrichs, M.D., professor and chair of the UNMC Department of Pathology and Microbiology, was one of two individuals to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association of Public Health Laboratories. The award recognizes individuals who have established a history of distinguished service to APHL, made significant contributions to the advancement of public health laboratory science or practice, exhibited leadership in the field of public health, and/or positively influenced public health policy on a national or global level. Dr. Hinrichs was honored at the 2014 APHL Annual Meeting & Eighth Government Environmental Laboratory Conference in Little Rock, Ark.
Jun 24, 2014
First wave of clinical program leaders announced
David Mercer, M.D., the senior vice president of medical services for the clinical enterprise, and Cory Shaw, senior vice president of system provider network, released a clinical programs leadership announcement Wednesday.
Jun 24, 2014
Next employee forums set for July 1
The next clinical enterprise forums have been set for Tuesday, July 1. The forums will discuss details of this year’s compensation program.
Jun 24, 2014
Chancellor Gold gives his inaugural address to faculty
Nearly 90 days on the job, UNMC’s new chancellor, Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., presented his first state of the campus address at the annual Faculty Senate Awards Ceremony on April 24. “I have received an incredibly warm welcome from the campus and I’m very impressed with the depth and breadth of the relationships UNMC has with the community,” he said.
May 27, 2014
Coming Events
June 6-7 — The 2014 Cattlemen’s Ball will be hosted by the Hoot Owl Ranch near Harrisburg, Neb., which is near the Wyoming border. Kenny and Misty Stauffer are ranch managers, while Jeff and Kathy May own the ranch. June 7 – Polo for Patients, an equestrian style fundraiser, will be held at Levi Carter […]
May 27, 2014
College of Medicine recognized as top 10 program for producing family physicians
The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine has been recognized by the American Academy of Family Physicians as one of the top 10 programs in the country in producing family physicians. The award was presented at a conference of the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine in San Antonio.
May 27, 2014
UNMC, SHARING Clinics to team with Girls Inc.
UNMC and Girls Incorporated of Omaha (Girls Inc.) have announced a partnership to offer health care services at Girls Inc.’s new $15 million health and wellness center at 2811 N. 45th St. A groundbreaking ceremony was held May 14 for the 55,000-square-foot addition. The newly expanded Girls Inc. center will be named in memory of Katherine Fletcher, a respected leader in the Omaha community and an exemplary educator with the Omaha Public Schools.
May 27, 2014
UNMC, clinical partners recognized as treatment center of excellence for ALS
The ALS Association, along with its Keith Worthington Chapter, welcomed the University of Nebraska Medical Center and its clinical partners – UNMC Physicians and The Nebraska Medical Center — to the nonprofit organization’s Certified Treatment Center of Excellence Program, establishing the med center as meeting the highest levels of established national standards of care in the management of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), often referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease.
May 27, 2014
