UNMC Today - Today's Headlines
Sharps waste disposal info
Audits and surveys of laboratories on campus have detected some confusion about the proper handling and disposal of sharps waste. As a result, the UNMC Safety Committee is reminding individuals on the proper handling and disposal of sharps.
Oct 17, 2007
Second-year medical students sponsor food bank’s pig
If you think you see a pig sitting outside Wittson Hall or the University Tower cafeteria later this week and early next week, well you do.
Oct 17, 2007
Formal dedication of Olson outpatient center today
A formal dedication of the new outpatient center at the Olson Center for Women’s Health will take place this morning, and public tours and refreshments will be offered from 1 to 4 p.m.
Oct 17, 2007
Tuesday’s Bi-National Health Week events
Below is a schedule of Omaha-area Bi-National Health Week events being held in the metro area today.
Oct 16, 2007
Rule of the road (and the crosswalk)
There have been recent incidents and near misses on campus involving vehicles and pedestrians. While it is true the pedestrian has the right of way that does not always mean drivers will stop and yield to pedestrians.
Oct 16, 2007
Orthopaedic clinic offers satellite locations
The UNMC Physicians Orthopaedic Clinic now offers services at Clarkson West Medical Center and the Bellevue Summit Plaza Clinic.
Oct 16, 2007
NU begins search for vice president and general counsel
University of Nebraska President James B. Milliken announced the beginning of the search for a new University General Counsel. A member of the University of Nebraska’s senior administrative leadership, the general counsel reports to the president and is the chief legal officer of the four-campus university.
Oct 16, 2007
Susie Thorne concert to kick off ‘Music as Medicine’ series
Susie Thorne and her jazz band “friends” will kick off the eighth season of the “Music as Medicine” series with a free noon concert in the Durham Outpatient Center on Thursday, Oct. 18.
Oct 15, 2007
Monday’s Bi-National Health Week events
A schedule of Monday’s Omaha-area Bi-National Health Week events.
Oct 15, 2007
Million-step Monday – Introducing the Gold Shoe award
I have a confession to make. My pedometer has been rotting somewhere in my house since I reached my million steps a couple months back.
Oct 15, 2007