InterCOM
A message from the dean
I hope that many of you were able to attend the recent physician/staff forums whose goals were to update you on the status of the Deloitte evaluation of our clinical programs and to lay out the initial blueprint for how our clinical enterprise needs to move forward in order to position itself for success in today’s changing health care environment.
Jun 10, 2013
Forum message – we’re all on same team
On May 29 and 30, leaders from The Nebraska Medical Center, UNMC Physicians and UNMC College of Medicine held a series of employee forums to provide updates on what they’ve learned so far from our engagement with Deloitte LLP, a consulting group that offers strategy recommendations on how to make a business stronger.
Jun 10, 2013
Cancer Center Advisory Committee named
28 members to determine first wave of new faculty recruits and programs.
Jun 10, 2013
Dr. Maurer agrees to extend his term as chancellor
University of Nebraska President James B. Milliken has asked UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D. to remain in his current role while the university’s search for his successor wraps up.
Jun 10, 2013
New bone lab puts UNMC on national map
The otolaryngology (head and neck surgery) department opened its new, education-focused bone lab – a larger, state-of-the-art facility.
Jun 10, 2013
Swanson Hall swan song
Kathy Dougherty moved slowly down the dim first-floor corridor of Swanson Hall, cane in one hand, peering into empty rooms. The medical transcriptionist, who began her career in the building in 1962 when it was Children’s Memorial Hospital, who still works for Children’s Hospital & Medical Center today, had come to say good-bye.
Jun 10, 2013
Coming Events
June 11 – Gary Susser, a trial attorney and vocal activist supporting stem cell research, will present at the Omaha Science Café at 7 p.m. at the Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St. Susser, who appeared with his wife, Judith, on “60 Minutes,” will discuss how he and his wife exposed the dangers of stem cells […]
Jun 10, 2013
News Briefs
Barb Bayer, a nurse practitioner in psychiatry, spoke to the Fremont Area Alzheimer's Support Group on May 29. She talked about the potential causes of Alzheimer's disease and the progression of cognitive changes. She also discussed the behavioral symptoms of the Alzheimer's patient and how this all affects the relationship between the patient and their […]
Jun 10, 2013
Innovative eye treatments the goal at new institute
Stanley M. Truhlsen Eye Institute grand opening set for Wednesday.
May 20, 2013
SHARING Clinics celebrate 16th anniversary
For the past 16 years, UNMC students have run the SHARING Clinics, considered one of the most successful student-run health clinics in the country.
May 13, 2013
