Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation

No shortage of generosity this holiday

Departments across organization take care of patients in need.

Feb 6, 2017

Dedication held for Lauritzen Outpatient Center

Med center, community leaders turn out for event.

Dec 20, 2016

Dignitaries participating in Saturday's ribbon cutting ceremony (left-right) included: Jeffrey P. Gold, UNMC chancellor; Charles Fritch, M.D., and his wife, Judy, donors; Daniel DeBehnke, M.D., M.B.A., CEO of Nebraska Medicine; Bob Whitehouse, University of Nebraska Board of Regents; Bill and Ruth Scott, donors ; Stan Truhlsen, M.D., donor; James Canedy, M.D., president and CEO, Clarkson Regional Health Services Inc.; and Bruce Lauritzen, donor and chairman of the board of First National Bank of Omaha.

Dedication, tours Dec. 17 for new outpatient center

Ribbon-cutting event set for the Lauritzen Outpatient Center & Fritch Surgery Center on Saturday.

Dec 15, 2016

Lauritzen Outpatient Center & Fritch Surgery Center

Closing time for ORs at University Tower

Beginning today, University Tower surgical teams will begin operating at the new Fritch Surgery Center.

Nov 30, 2016

Curtis Hartman, M.D., and his surgical team during the last procedure in the University Tower's OR No. 10.

Lauritzen Outpatient Center openings continue

Third level of building opened Tuesday.

Nov 23, 2016

An exam room at the Lauritzen Outpatient Center.

Lauritzen Outpatient Center opens first level

Center is creating a better experience for patients.

Nov 16, 2016

Orthopaedic research relocating to new lab space

Team to move to a 4,100-square-foot laboratory space in the Lauritzen Outpatient Center & Fritch Surgery Center.

Oct 20, 2016

Hani Haider, Ph.D.

Heiser family continues connection with fitness center

Renovated weight room is named for Tom Heiser, M.D., Lincoln orthopaedic surgeon and former Husker football player.

Oct 10, 2016

Tom Heiser, M.D.

UNMC for the record

News and notes from the UNMC community.

Oct 7, 2016

Two huge supporters of UNMC, Omaha philanthropists Bill Scott, far left, and Ruth Scott, second from right, were honored Sept. 22 as the Omaha Press Club's 150th Face on the Barroom Floor. The Scotts are seen here with their Face caricature. Behind them are their roasters, from left: Terry Pettit, Judy Duffy, Dr. Randy Ferlic, Bruce Rasmussen, Dr. Michael Sorrell and Dr. Nick Stergiou. (Photo by Gary Willis)

New faculty spotlight: Joseph Morgan, M.D.

Dr. Morgan’s research interests include outcomes of nerve repair techniques, methods to improve patient and physician education, and upper extremity conditions in musicians.

Oct 3, 2016

Joseph Morgan, M.D.