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Seats available for ‘Hidden Treasures’ lecture
Seats remain available for Tuesday’s “Hidden Treasures — Selected Artifacts” lecture with Durham Western Heritage Museum Curator Luis Vasquez.
Apr 9, 2007
HRSA review offers chance for introspection, input
Reviewers from the Human Resources and Service Administration (HRSA) were on campus last week to assess UNMC’s progress in working on four federal grants. The reviews — which are conducted by HRSA’s Office of Performance Review — are one of HRSA’s strategies for improving outcomes and providing oversight data.
Apr 9, 2007
Chancellor’s retreat: Outlining UNMC’s future
Making health care quality a focal point of medical education and improving UNMC’s clinical/translational research capabilities will be the focus of the Chancellor’s Strategic Planning Retreat next Thursday.
Apr 6, 2007
Dr. Malloy named first AMDA ‘Medical Director of the Year’
COLUMBIA, Md. — The American Medical Directors Association (AMDA) recently announced that Timothy Malloy, M.D., associate professor in UNMC’s Department of Family Medicine and medical director of Hillcrest Health and Rehab in Bellevue has been named the organization’s first “Medical Director of the Year.”
Apr 6, 2007
Spots available for mental health mini-medical school
Time remains to register for the upcoming UNMC Mini-Medical School, “Behavioral Health: Perception, Impact, Reality.”
Apr 6, 2007
Survey to help UNMC assess its campus climate
Five years have passed since UNMC’s first-ever environmental assessment study on creating a culturally competent organization. Now, UNMC officials are asking every faculty and staff member to repeat the survey to determine how the university climate has changed since 2002.
Apr 6, 2007
Nebraskans for Research to honor Dr. Armitage
James Armitage, M.D., is known around the world for his groundbreaking research on lymphoma. On April 23, UNMC’s Joe Shapiro Professor of Medicine in Oncology/Hematology will be recognized close to home for his research. On that day, Nebraskans for Research (NFR) will toast Dr. Armitage at its Fifth Annual Tribute Luncheon.
Apr 5, 2007
Patient simulators being used in nursing distance learning
Annie arrived at the clinic not feeling well. She had a headache, her hands, feet and face were swelling, her blood pressure was high and she noticed a decrease in the movement of her unborn baby.
Apr 5, 2007
Another severe weather drill forthcoming
Some glitches were noted concerning the notification of departments during Wednesday morning’s severe weather test. Adjustments are being made and another test will be conducted in the near future.
Apr 5, 2007
UNMC trio brings home prestigious university awards
LINCOLN – Three UNMC faculty members were the winners of the University of Nebraska’s most prestigious awards for research, teaching and engagement.
Apr 5, 2007