Press Release
Pediatric Patients, Families Benefit From UNMC Service to Nebraska
Quarterly trips throughout the state by a UNMC pediatric expert represent another innovative effort by the University of Nebraska Medical Center to reach out to underserved populations in the state. For the past 16 years, Bruce Buehler, M.D., has been making house calls across Nebraska, examining pediatric patients with special needs. Dr. Buehler is director […]
Jul 7, 1997
UNMC Seeks 60 Adults for Study of New Antidepressant Drug and Possible Effects on Sexual Functioning
The Creighton-Nebraska Department of Psychiatry is seeking 60 adults, 19 and older for an eight-week, seven-site research study that will compare the effect of three antidepressant drugs on sexual function. Participants must be suffering from depression but not taking medication. A newly-developed antidepressant drug, Wellbutrin Sustained Release, will be compared to the currently available antidepressant, […]
Jul 2, 1997
The rise in the aging population of the United States is expected to dramatically increase the number of people with Alzheimer’s disease. Between 1995 and 2030, the number of people 65 and older will double. Four million people currently have Alzheimer’s disease. In another 35 years, it’s estimated 8 million will have it, said William […]
Jul 2, 1997
For more information, contact: Tom O’Connor, UNMC Public Affairs Phone: (402) 559-4690 Jo Miller, Saint Joseph Hospital PR Phone: (402) 449-4080 July 1, 1997 UNMC, Saint Joseph Hospital Begin Combined Air Ambulance Service A new era in air ambulance service for the region was launched today, as Saint Joseph Hospital’s Life Flight and the University […]
Jul 1, 1997
Dr. Henry St. Germain Named Adult Restorative Department Chairman
Henry St. Germain Jr., D.M.D., has been appointed chairman of the College of Dentistry’s adult restorative dentistry department at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Dr. St. Germain becomes the deparment’s fourth chairman in its 23-year history. His appointment came after a national search, said Stephen Leeper, D.D.S., dean of the College of Dentistry, which […]
Jul 1, 1997
James Temme Assumes Presidency of UNMC’s Faculty Senate
James Temme, a Petersburg native, has been elected president of the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Faculty Senate. He took his post June 1. Temme, associate professor and program director, radiography, division of radiation science technology education in the School of Allied Health Professions, had served two terms as vice president of the senate. First […]
Jul 1, 1997
Two UNMC College of Nursing Alumnae Receive Distinguished Awards
Two Lincoln nurses have been honored for their outstanding achievement in nursing by the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing Alumni Association. Patricia Lopez, community development coordinator for the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department, received the Distinguished Alumnus Award, while Barbara Sittner, patient care coordinator at St. Elizabeth Community Health Center in Lincoln, received […]
Jun 27, 1997
Hormone Replacement Therapy Study Looking For Early Stage Endometrial Cancer Patients
The University of Nebraska Medical Center department of obstetrics and gynecology is part of a five-year, nationwide study on the long-term benefits of hormone replacement therapy for endometrial cancer patients. Approximately 2,000 patients are expected to participate in the study supported by the National Institute of Health. UNMC health care professionals involved in the study […]
Jun 26, 1997
Ovarian Cancer Patients Sought For Study on New Form of Medication
The University of Nebraska Medical Center department of obstetrics and gynecology, in conjuction with SmithKline Beecham Pharmaceuticals, is conducting a study on Topotecan, an FDA approved drug currently being used to intravenously treat ovarian cancer patients. The study will seek to determine how an oral preparation of Topotecan compares to the intravenous form as far […]
Jun 26, 1997
Sam Augustine, Pharm.D., chair of the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Pharmacy "Shaping the Future Fund for Excellence" campaign, announced Saturday a $500,000 deferred gift made by Dr. Lewis E. Harris, co-founder and chairman emeritus, MDS Harris, to the University of Nebraska Foundation. This gift will establish the Lewis E. and Antonia E. […]
Jun 26, 1997