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UNMC faculty member finds more than half of nursing homes don’t have plans for pandemic flu
Contacts: University of Nebraska Medical Center Vicky Cerino, vcerino@unmc.edu, 402-559-4353 University of Michigan Health System Katie Vloet, kgazella@umich.edu, 734-764-2220 Sound bites Audio: Philip Smith, M.D., professor, University of Nebraska Medical Center, lead author of the study, comments about initial assumptions made by public health planners, (9 seconds):“Nursing homes look appealing at first, but when you […]
Jul 22, 2008
UNMC program graduates 80 scholars
UNMC program graduates 80 scholars For the third consecutive year, UNMC was one of the select medical schools in the county to participate in the Summer Medical and Dental Education Program (SMDEP). The program brought 80 students from across the United States to help them prepare for a possible career as a physician or dentist. […]
Jul 21, 2008
Three UNMC College of Dentistry students honored by International Association for Dental Research
News releases are archived on the UNMC Web site at: https://app1.unmc.edu/publicaffairs/newsarchive/releases.cfm The research of three University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry students was recognized recently by the International Association for Dental Research (IADR). Third-year dental students Sheela Jayappa and Brian McIntyre, of Omaha, and second-year dental student Melissa Moultray, of Lincoln, will each […]
Jul 21, 2008
Study says Medicare Part D contributed to 998 rural pharmacies closing since 2006, some communities left without access
When the Medicare D prescription drug coverage benefit began in January 2006, it provided seniors greater peace of mind by protecting them from high drug costs and unexpected drug expenses. But, researchers say Medicare also has contributed to the closing of independently owned rural retail pharmacies. Results of a study show a rapid decline […]
Jul 21, 2008
Dr. Kinney named to new position in UNMC OB/GYN Department
Sonja Kinney, M.D., assistant professor in the University of Nebraska Medical Center Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, has been named division director for general obstetrics and gynecology. The appointment, which was effective July 1, will allow Dr. Kinney to lead a growing division of eight faculty members and two mid-level providers. She replaces Diana […]
Jul 18, 2008
Camp Quality Heartland Aug. 9 golf tournament in Omaha to benefit children with cancer
The public is invited to participate in a golf tournament Aug. 9 that will benefit children with cancer. The tournament, sponsored by Camp Quality Heartland, will be held at Tara Hills Golf Course, 1410 Western Hills Drive in Papillion. Camp Quality Heartland is an all-volunteer non-profit organization that provides free year-round support programs for […]
Jul 18, 2008
Dr. John Tinker retires as chairman of UNMC Department of Anesthesiology; Dr. Sheila Ellis named interim chairwoman
After 11 years as professor and chairman of the University of Nebraska Medical Center Department of Anesthesiology, John Tinker, M.D., retired effective July 1. He will continue as a consultant to the anesthesiology department. Sheila Ellis, M.D., associate professor, will serve as interim chairwoman. Dr. Ellis also serves as the department’s chief clinical director and […]
Jul 16, 2008
UNMC researchers determine that old statistical method could save lives, decrease time and cost for drug moving to market
“Failure is instructive. The person who really thinks, learns quite as much from his failures as from his successes.” John Dewey, American philosopher. A University of Nebraska Medical Center research study has determined that using a statistical method that was published nearly 250 years ago could save lives, decrease the time and cost of […]
Jul 15, 2008
UNMC Eppley Cancer Center pediatric cancer research to benefit from Burger King’s July BK Beat Cancer for Kids campaign
For the fifth consecutive year, area Burger King Restaurants® will raise money for pediatric cancer research at the University of Nebraska Medical Center Eppley Cancer Center through the “BK Beat Cancer for Kids campaign.” Throughout July, 76 Burger King locations in the Omaha, Council Bluffs and Des Moines areas will ask customers to donate […]
Jul 15, 2008
UNMC researcher receives renewal of nearly $11 million dollar NIH grant
News releases are archived on the UNMC Web site at: https://app1.unmc.edu/publicaffairs/newsarchive/releases.cfm A researcher at the University of Nebraska Medical Center recently received renewal of a $10.9 million Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (CoBRE) grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The grant is one of the largest UNMC has received. The grant is a […]
Jul 10, 2008