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The poison center talks turkey
Food is a central focus at many holiday gatherings. It is no surprise during this busy time that many cooks take short-cuts. Therefore, the Nebraska Regional
Poison Center sees an increase in food-borne illnesses during the holidays. The major source of food poisonings is from improper handling, preparation, cooking and storage. The center offers some tips to make your holidays safe.
Nov 21, 2007
Sanford Health officials visit UNMC
Officials from Sanford Health USD Medical Center — the clinical arm of the University of South Dakota School of Medicine — visited UNMC on Friday to discuss possible research and clinical partnerships.
Nov 21, 2007
Seven receive awards at nursing’s fall research colloquium
The UNMC College of Nursing held its bi-annual Fall Research Colloquium last week. The event was co-sponsored by the College of Nursing Graduate Program and Sigma Theta Tau International Gamma Pi Chapter-At-Large.
Nov 20, 2007
National speaker discusses health disparities during UNMC visit
Sandra Millon Underwood, Ph.D., recently spoke about health disparities to a packed house in the UNMC College of Nursing’s Cooper Auditorium during a presentation that also was viewed by satellite at the college’s Scottsbluff and Kearney campuses.
Nov 20, 2007
Science teachers take message back to their classrooms
Sixteen science teachers from 12 Nebraska counties participated in the 10th Annual Teacher Connections Workshop last month.
Nov 20, 2007
Study shows community-acquired MRSA thriving in Nebraska
Newspaper and television reports have recently been full of tragic stories about people succumbing to a bacterial infection caused by community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus), also known as CA-MRSA. … Recently, a team of researchers at UNMC’s hospital partner, The Nebraska Medical Center, reported their findings that indicate CA-MRSA is thriving in Nebraska.
Nov 20, 2007
Dr. Jennifer Oakes named director of poison center
Jennifer Oakes, M.D., has been named director of the Nebraska Regional Poison Center, effective Nov. 1. From June to November she served as interim director following the resignation of the previous director, Steven Seifert, M.D., who has moved to New Mexico.
Nov 19, 2007
Million-step Monday – Walkin’ in the sunlight
Laura Bashus, an administrator in the College of Health, displays her pedometer while basking in the sunrise during a recent visit to Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Nov 19, 2007
UNMC to share holiday spirit with Monroe Middle School
The holiday season is quickly approaching, and UNMC is once again working with its Adopt-A-School partner, Monroe Middle School, to help spread some holiday cheer for families in our community.
Nov 19, 2007
Dr. Yeaworth receives AARP’s Community Service award
Rosalee Yeaworth, Ph.D., dean emeritus of the UNMC College of Nursing, has been selected as the winner of this year’s AARP Andrus Award for Community Service for Nebraska.
Nov 19, 2007