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Spotlight on new faculty — meet Cliff Miles, M.D.
Cliff Miles, M.D., assistant professor in the department of internal medicine, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.
Oct 31, 2007
No tricks for pediatric patients, just Halloween treats
Young patients at UNMC’s hospital partner, The Nebraska Medical Center, get to set aside their hospital gowns for a day. These courageous children, many battling serious illnesses, will transform into super heroes, princesses and even Winnie the Pooh.
Oct 31, 2007
Public invited to chronic myelogenous leukemia presentation
UNMC and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society invite the public to a free presentation on chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) on Wednesday, Nov. 7, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. CST.
Oct 30, 2007
Recent UNMC trip to China establishes new partnerships
It’s a long way to China, but efforts in September have brought China and UNMC closer.
Oct 30, 2007
High schoolers shadowing UNMC health care workers
Kylie Walgrave didn’t know it, but on the very first day of her job shadowing experience she would see something that would blow her mind: open heart surgery. … Walgrave is one of 17 high school students participating in the health careers shadowing program sponsored by the Omaha Public Schools Career Center, the Omaha Urban Area Health Education Center (OU-AHEC) and UNMC International Health.
Oct 30, 2007
University Hospital Auxiliary boutique Nov. 7-8
The University Hospital Auxiliary Holiday Gift Boutique on Wednesday, Nov. 7 and Thursday, Nov. 8 is a great place to get an early start to your holiday shopping.
Oct 30, 2007
VA rheumatoid arthritis registry fills important niche
A registry created by UNMC and Veterans Affairs researchers containing information about military veterans with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) may offer important insight into male RA sufferers.
Oct 29, 2007
Million-step Monday — Gold Shoe reminder
Just a reminder that those of you clamoring to win the coveted Gold Shoe should tally your October step totals and send them to today@unmc.edu by next Monday.
Oct 29, 2007
November events to focus on preparation for pandemic
Plan now to attend a variety of November pandemic preparedness and awareness activities being organized by The Nebraska Medical Center and UNMC. Events are scheduled for normal work hours and shift work hours.
Oct 29, 2007
UNMC, Educare partnership encourages healthy habits
Visiting the dentist can be a scary experience for many kids … but not Mariah Martin. The 3- year-old actually skipped into the dentist office. She was one of 70 children from The Educare Center of Omaha who boarded buses for annual dental exams and cleanings at the Munroe-Meyer Institute pediatric clinic.
Oct 29, 2007