Press Release

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

UNMC College of Nursing to host information sessions about doctoral nursing degrees in Lincoln, Omaha Oct. 9, 11

The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing invites those interested in pursuing doctoral degrees in nursing to attend information sessions in Omaha or Lincoln. College representatives will be on hand to talk about the doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) and doctor of nursing practice degrees (D.N.P.). A Ph.D. prepares individuals for leadership roles in […]

Sep 22, 2011

UNMC to hold family-style event to celebrate Indian culture

Oct. 2 event is open to the public The University of Nebraska Medical Center will host a family event to celebrate the diverse culture of India on Sunday, Oct. 2, from 2 to 10 p.m. The event, which is open to the public, will be held in the Truhlsen Campus Events Center in the Michael […]

Sep 21, 2011

UNMC College of Nursing in Scottsbluff: accelerated bachelor’s degree in nursing application deadline Oct. 1 for class

October 1 is the deadline for prospective students to apply for the one-year accelerated bachelor’s degree in nursing class at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing West Nebraska Division in Scottsbluff. The accelerated program runs from June 2012 through May 2013. The UNMC College of Nursing West Nebraska Division in Scottsbluff launched […]

Sep 20, 2011

UNMC reaches out to pediatric epilepsy patients in rural Nebraska

Grant will allow patients to be seen via telemedicine

Sep 15, 2011

Rural Health Education Network celebrates 20th anniversary

Program has provided educational experiences for thousands of UNMC students

Sep 15, 2011

UNMC names student plaza in honor of Ruth and Bill Scott

Omaha couple has transformed UNMC’s academic campus

Sep 13, 2011

UNMC to offer free health screenings at Husker Harvest Days Sept. 13-15

UNMC will provide free lung disease screenings at Husker Harvest Days

Sep 8, 2011