Press Release
Michael Sorrell, M.D., honored by Nebraskans for Research
Nebraskans for Research (NFR) honored Michael Sorrell, M.D., professor and section chief of gastroenterology and hepatology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, at its Tribute to Research luncheon on Monday, April 26. Almost 300 community leaders attended the event. Dr. Sorrell is known nationally and internationally for his expertise in liver disease and transplantation […]
Apr 26, 2004
UNMC chancellor, 6 of top leaders to visit four cities to say thank you’
University of Nebraska Medical Center Chancellor Harold M. Maurer M.D., and six of his senior leaders at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, will visit four communities in Nebraska April 28 and 29. From North Platte and Scottsbluff on April 28, to Holdrege and Hastings April 29, the group will be involved in various activities, […]
Apr 21, 2004
Bioterrorism radiation course for nurses, physicians set in Norfolk for May 13-14; deadline for registration April 29
A Medical Effects of Ionizing Radiation course will take place May 13-14 at the Lifelong Learning Center in Norfolk. The course, coordinated by the Rural Health Education Network, is sponsored by the Center for Bioterrorism Education. Deadline for registration is April 29. The course provides military and civilian operational personnel with up-to-date information concerning the […]
Apr 16, 2004
UNMC invites nurses to attend April 28 session in North Platte to learn about pursuing bachelor’s, master’s degrees in nursing
The University of Nebraska Medical Center invites nurses interested in earning bachelors or masters degrees in nursing to attend informational sessions in North Platte, Wednesday, April 28. Attendees also will learn about ways to earn a degree with greater flexibility through Internet-based and other distance education. Informational sessions will be held at the below times […]
Apr 12, 2004
UNMC invites nurses to attend April 29 session in Grand Island to learn about pursuing bachelor’s, master’s degrees in nursing
The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing invites nurses interested in pursuing bachelor’s or master’s degrees in nursing to attend informational sessions. Attendees also will learn about ways to earn a degree with greater flexibility through Internet-based and other distance education. Sessions will be held at the below times and locations. Thursday, April […]
Apr 6, 2004
UNMC College of Nursing invites nurses to attend informational sessions April 12 in Norfolk to learn about pursuing bachelor’s, master’s degrees
The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing invites anyone interested in pursuing bachelor’s or master’s degrees in nursing to attend an informational session Monday, April 12, in Norfolk. Attendees also will learn about ways to earn a degree with greater flexibility through Internet-based and other distance education. The sessions will be held at […]
Apr 6, 2004
Health-care providers, first responders invited to Gering symposium this month on bioterrorism-related illnesses
Health-care providers and first responders are invited to a two-day symposium April 27 and 28 at the Gering Civic Center, 1050 M Street in Gering. The 2nd Annual Gering Bioterrorism Symposium will provide education about bioterrorism-related illnesses, as well as treatments for those illnesses. Registration deadline is April 13. We had a tremendous turnout for […]
Apr 5, 2004
UNMC programs rank among the nation’s best
U.S.News & World Report continues to rank five programs at the University of Nebraska Medical Center among the top graduate programs in the country. Their rankings of graduate programs include all post-baccalaureate areas, including those in the health and medical professions. The 2005 rankings appear in the April 5 issue of U.S.News & World Reports […]
Apr 2, 2004
Gene therapy being used in cystic fibrosis study at UNMC/The Nebraska Medical Center
The University of Nebraska Medical Center and its hospital partner, The Nebraska Medical Center, have been selected as one of 12 sites participating in a study using gene therapy techniques to treat cystic fibrosis (CF), a genetic disease affecting approximately 30,000 children and adults in the United States. With cystic fibrosis, a defective gene causes […]
Mar 25, 2004
UNMC researchers receive nearly $2.2 million grant to study smoking cessation model in 24 high schools in Omaha, Lincoln, Council Bluffs, using teen peers as counselors
Researchers at the University of Nebraska Medical Center have been awarded a grant for nearly $2.2 million to study a smoking cessation model that addresses the unique challenges of teenage smokers. The four-year grant was awarded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Public Health Services. The main objective of the UNMC study […]
Mar 24, 2004