Press Release
UNMC’s Dr. Kendra Schmid featured on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” – April 3
While working on grant proposals, North Platte native Kendra Schmid, Ph.D., assistant professor of biostatistics in UNMC’s College of Public Health, got an unexpected call … from a producer at "The Oprah Winfrey Show." The producer wanted her to be interviewed on an upcoming show about women, desire and attractiveness. Just days after that phone […]
Apr 2, 2009
16 UNMC physicians named among America’s Top Doctors
Consumers searching for a quality physician in the eighth edition of Castle Connolly’s "America’s Top Doctors" book will find the names of 16 University of Nebraska Medical Center faculty members. Several of those awarded the high honor have been chosen "top doctors" in the past. Most of the UNMC physicians see patients at UNMC’s hospital […]
Apr 1, 2009
Weighing parental influence
At risk. Overweight. Obese. These are words many parents hear from their children’s health care providers. Knowing the potential health risks associated with family history of diabetes and/or cardiovascular disease is critically important for any young patient. But a new study examines if parental influence on healthy behaviors and habits makes a difference. "What was […]
Mar 31, 2009
Dizziness in older adults to be topic of free April 14 seminar in 10 Nebraska cities
Dizziness in older adults will be the topic of a free April 14 statewide education seminar sponsored by the Nebraska Geriatric Education Center. The seminar is open to health care professionals and others interested in geriatrics. The conference, scheduled from 7 to 9 p.m. (CDT), will be broadcast live from the University of […]
Mar 30, 2009
Tufts University antioxidant researcher to speak during Harman Lecture April 10
It seems like every week there’s something in the news about the benefit of antioxidants, including conflicting information about the benefits. The role of antioxidants and disease prevention will be the focus of the 2009 Denham Harman, M.D., Ph.D., Lectureship in Biomedical Gerontology at UNMC on Friday, April 10. Antioxidants, which include vitamins […]
Mar 27, 2009
UNMC nurse faculty member elected to national midwifery association board
Heather Swanson, an instructor for the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing Kearney Division, has been elected to a three-year term as a Region V representative on the American College of Nurse-Midwives board of directors. As the regional representative, Swanson will represent the interests of Region V, which includes 15 states in […]
Mar 27, 2009
Cattlemen’s Ball raffle to feature 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. – Thanks to a generous donation by Tom Dinsdale Chevrolet of Grand Island, the Cattlemen’s Ball of Nebraska will be raffling a 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid. The vehicle, which is the first of its kind to be raffled at a Cattlemen’s Ball, is valued at $56,500. The11th annual Cattlemen’s Ball of […]
Mar 27, 2009
Getting best cancer care after age 55, to be topic of April 16 presentation in Omaha
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society invites cancer patients, family members and care partners to a free presentation on Thursday, April 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (CDT) at Walnut Grove Retirement Community, 4901 S. 153rd St. “Getting the Best Cancer Care at Age 55 and Older,” will be presented by Katherine Byar, a nurse practitioner on […]
Mar 26, 2009
UNMC students to host conference on student-run health clinics
March 25, 2009 Contact: Lisa Spellman, UNMC Public Affairs, (402) 559-4693, lspellman@unmc.edu News releases are archived on the UNMC Web site at: https://app1.unmc.edu/publicaffairs/newsarchive/releases.cfm On March 27th, 28th and 29th, health profession students from across the nation will come together at the University of Nebraska Medical Center to share their vision for strengthening the […]
Mar 25, 2009
Lions Clubs join forces to make $328,000 gift to benefit UNMC’s low vision program
From bike riding to bingo, Lions Clubs and Foundations of Nebraska and Iowa joined forces for the first time ever to support a cause significant to the organization worldwide – the prevention of blindness. The result – a $328,000 combined gift by the Lions Clubs and Foundations of Nebraska and Iowa, the Lions Clubs International […]
Mar 20, 2009