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News and notes from the UNMC community.

May 27, 2016

From left, UNMC's Deb Thomas and Keith Swarts stand with Deb Kielty-Tynes, Jordan Tynes, Elijah Tynes, and Avram Tynes, the family of fallen Omaha police officer Kirk Tynes, at the unveiling of the Horses of Honor. The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center sponsored the horse honoring Officer Tynes.

National notice for College of Nursing in Scottsbluff

Campus receives the National Student Nurses Association (NSNA) Stellar School Award.

May 27, 2016

UNMC College of Nursing West Nebraska Division in Scottsbluff faculty, staff and Class of 2017.

Dr. Maurer receives award from alma mater

Babbott Award recognizes alumni with distinguished service to both the medical profession and the general community.

May 27, 2016

Harold M. Maurer, M.D., chancellor emeritus of UNMC

New service for sickle cell disease patients

Therapy will reduce risk of stroke for children with severe sickle cell disease.

May 27, 2016

Jacinta Mwita and her son, Martin.

Regents approve UNMC Department of Dermatology

Department is a first step in addressing shortage of dermatologists in Nebraska.

May 26, 2016

Currently, Nebraska has about one dermatologist for every 52,000 people -- the poorest ratio of any state in the Midwest region.

Colleagues asked to take short survey

Three-question, confidential survey will aid efforts to improve med center learning environment.

May 26, 2016

Lookin’ at U – Carrie Tolley

MMI nurse manager sees passion, dedication in UNMC’s patient care.

May 26, 2016

Carrie Tolley

Study shows avenue for treating brain injuries

The Munroe-Meyer Institute’s Peng Jiang, Ph.D., is exploring treatments for white matter injuries in the brain.

May 26, 2016

Peng Jiang, Ph.D.

Lot 3 changes will boost safety, security

Beginning June 1, lot will feature a mechanical gate.

May 26, 2016

Beginning June 1, Parking Services will implement use of this mechanical gate in a portion of Lot 3.

Omaha Gives! event today supports SHARING Clinics

Event encourages donations from midnight to midnight today.

May 25, 2016