Press Release
UNMC receives $3.5 million to look for ways to prevent, treat lung disease in agricultural workers
Pork is the world’s most widely consumed meat. In Nebraska, with an estimated 153 swine concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs), it is Nebraska’s fifth leading commodity and part of the state’s $5.9 billion in agricultural exports. But there’s a health cost that comes with raising hogs. Despite modernization of CAFOs, workers are at risk […]
Mar 2, 2011
Legalizing marijuana to be topic of March 8 Science Cafe
Legalizing marijuana is the topic of the next Science Café March 8 at the Slowdown located at 729 N. 14th St. in Omaha. Ally Dering-Anderson, Pharm.D., will speak from 7 to 8 p.m. and discuss the ethical debate surrounding the use of medical marijuana. Dr. Dering-Anderson is a clinical assistant professor at the […]
Feb 28, 2011
Key UNMC administrator, Dr. Rubens Pamies, dies unexpectedly
Was crusader for helping people in need and reducing health disparities A key University of Nebraska Medical Center administrator, Rubens Pamies, M.D., died Saturday morning at his sister’s home in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, of an apparent heart attack. Dr. Pamies, 52, has served as UNMC’s vice chancellor of academic affairs and dean for graduate studies […]
Feb 27, 2011
Cincinnati physician selected as dean of UNMC College of Medicine
Called a ‘triple threat’ for his expertise in education, research and patient care Bradley E. Britigan, M.D., Taylor Professor and chairman of the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, has been selected as the new dean for the University of Nebraska Medical CenterCollege of Medicine. The appointment, which […]
Feb 25, 2011
Application deadline extended for next UNMC High School Alliance Class
The application deadline for the 2011-2012 UNMC High School Alliance class has been extended until 4 p.m. on March 4. Interested students should apply at http://www.unmc.edu/alliance/ Students from any of the nine participating school districts and Educational Service Unit 3 are eligible to apply. Only 50 students will be accepted into the alliance, which […]
Feb 24, 2011
Students at new McIntosh College of Nursing in Norfolk complete first semester
Inaugural semester of classes in new College of Nursing in Norfolk is over, reviews are positive
Feb 22, 2011
UNMC administrator named to AAMC Advisory Panel on Health Care
Will have opportunity to help shape implementation of health care reform Cory Shaw, chief executive officer of UNMC Physicians, a 500-member physician practice associated with the University of Nebraska Medical Center, has been invited to join the Association of American Medical College’s (AAMC) Advisory Panel on Health Care. The advisory panel is a long-standing […]
Feb 17, 2011
Just being at high risk for breast cancer is a life-changing experience
Young African American women at high risk for breast cancer described the risk itself as a life-changing experience, according to a study released today at the Oncology Nursing Society 11th National Conference on Cancer Nursing Research. Researchers interviewed 19 African American women, age 22–40 to better understand the experiences of young African American women who […]
Feb 16, 2011
UNMC Midtown Clinic moves to 139 S. 40th St.
Provides care for patients with chronic conditions or limited financial resources The UNMC Physicians Turner Park Clinic has moved to 139 S. 40th St. and will now be called UNMC Physicians Midtown. The move took place on Jan. 30. The clinic, which was located at 2955 Farnam St., receives approximately 10,660 patient visits each year. […]
Feb 15, 2011
Cattlemen’s Ball offers clever way to “Plow Cancer Under”
Iconic windmills raise money to fight cancer WEST POINT, NE – The 2011 Cattlemen’s Ball will feature a unique fundraising campaign that capitalizes on windmills and plows, two icons that have long been associated with Nebraska. The theme of this year’s ball is “Plowing Cancer Under” with the logo depicting a cowboy on horseback with […]
Feb 11, 2011