Press Release
UNMC researchers to study role of tumor microenvironment in pancreatic cancer
Hope to develop better therapeutics by learning more about pancreatic cancer cells
Oct 10, 2011
South Omaha health fair aims to fill preventive care gap
Free health screenings will be available on Saturday, Oct. 8 A health fair in south Omaha could be the prescription for anyone needing an annual check-up. Each year, as part of the city’s Bi-National Health week, health providers gather to provide services to the cities’ Latino community and anyone else who needs them. From diabetes […]
Oct 7, 2011
Susan G. Komen grant awarded to UNMC provides advocates for women with breast cancer
A grant from the Susan G. Komen for the Cure® will help women get appropriate early detection, treatment and follow-up breast cancer services.
Oct 6, 2011
Cattlemen’s Ball to award nearly $150,000 to West Point area
36 health and wellness organizations will benefit West Point, NE – The 2011 Nebraska Cattlemen’s Ball will divide nearly $150,000 in proceeds among 36 organizations in the West Point area, ranging from local fire departments to nursing homes. Complete details of the grant awards will be delivered at a 7 p.m. presentation on Monday, Oct. […]
Oct 3, 2011
O’Neill named director of public relations for UNMC
Has held several posts in department over past 11 years Bill O’Neill has been named director of the University of Nebraska Medical Center Department of Public Relations. O’Neill joined UNMC in 2000 as coordinator of publications and internal communications. He most recently was senior associate director for advancement, in which he oversaw the department’s marketing, social media […]
Sep 29, 2011
UNMC participating in clinical trials for fragile X syndrome
One of nine U.S. sites to study investigational drug
Sep 27, 2011
Honeybee health is topic of Oct. 6 Science Cafe in Lincoln
UNL professor of entomology and apiculture Marion Ellis to speak
Sep 27, 2011
UNMC physicians, others to discuss Lou Gehrig’s disease in Kearney on Sept. 30
Will meet with physicians and families at Good Samaritan Hospital Two University of Nebraska Medical Center physicians will come to Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney on Friday, Sept. 30, to share their expertise on Lou Gehrig’s disease (also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or ALS). The physicians – J. Americo Fernandes, M.D., and Pariwat Thaisetthawatkul, […]
Sep 27, 2011
UNMC involved in major study that challenges widely accepted views on COPD
A study involving UNMC may provide hope to some COPD patients and prompt reevaluation of treatment.
Sep 26, 2011
Pandemic influenza is topic of Oct. 4 Science Cafe in Omaha
Creighton University professor Dr. Marvin Bittner to speak
Sep 26, 2011