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Fourth annual UNMC Skate-a-thon to raise funds for Parkinson’s research

Previous three Skate-a-thons have raised total of $110,000

The show must go on.

Even though Colleen Wuebben, the driving force behind the UNMC Skate-a-thon for Parkinson’s, passed away 10 months ago, the fourth annual event will continue on Jan. 10-11 at the UNMC Ice Rink.

Dec 18, 2013

New version of One Chart successfully installed

On Nov. 10, One Chart Version 2012 was successfully installed on campus. The upgrade provides the most current version of the Epic electronic health record since the rollout last year. By all accounts, the transfer to the new system went well.

Dec 18, 2013

New version of One Chart successfully installed

On Nov. 10, One Chart Version 2012 was successfully installed on campus. The upgrade provides the most current version of the Epic electronic health record since the rollout last year. By all accounts, the transfer to the new system went well. “We want to thank all staff and providers for helping ensure the success of […]

Dec 18, 2013

From common colds to deadly lung diseases, one protein plays key role

Joe Sisson, M.D., a University of Nebraska Medical Center clinician-scientist, was part of an international team of researchers that has zeroed in on a protein that plays a key role in many lung-related ailments, from seasonal coughing and hacking to more serious diseases such as MRSA infections and cystic fibrosis.

Dec 18, 2013

Joe Sisson, M.D.

A message from the dean

It’s a problem that nearly every medical school in the country is facing – the growth of the number of residency slots has not kept pace with the increasing number of students graduating from the nation’s medical and osteopathic schools.

Nov 14, 2013

New leadership structure announced for OneTeam

As part of a clinical integration project that began in 2012, The Nebraska Medical Center, Bellevue Medical Center and UNMC Physicians have formed a new, unified leadership structure which leaders say is “built for the future.”

Nov 13, 2013

Research highlights

The following awards were received by College of Medicine faculty during the month of September. They represent $9.7 million in new funding to UNMC.

Nov 13, 2013

Fosdick announces retirement as hospital president & CEO

After more than 30 years as a leader in health care administration, Glenn Fosdick has announced that he will retire at the end of the year as president and CEO of The Nebraska Medical Center.

Nov 13, 2013

College of Medicine Student of the Month – Brenda Weidner, fourth-year student

Editor’s Note: Each month, InterCOM will highlight a “Student of the Month” from the College of Medicine. Students will be featured for their participation in activities outside of medical school and for making a difference in the community. The goal is to recognize students for what they are doing and to encourage other students to get involved in the community. After all, medical school should be much more than studying.

Nov 13, 2013

Brenda Weidner

Profiles of new co-leadership team

The leadership team is charged with creating an integrated and financially aligned clinical enterprise to provide the best care for patients, while laying the foundation for improved operational and financial performance over the long term for The Nebraska Medical Center, Bellevue Medical Center and UNMC Physicians.

Nov 13, 2013

Bradley Britigan, M.D., clinical enterprise interim president, left, and Bill Dinsmoor, clinical enterprise interim CEO.