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Avian flu education — Preparation goes beyond avian flu
Even if an avian influenza pandemic never becomes a reality, it’s always a good idea to be prepared for it and other disasters, said Sharon Medcalf, associate director of the Center for Biopreparedness Education.
Jan 23, 2007
Dr. Hinrichs to lead COM’s research development
Steven Hinrichs, M.D., has been named the College of Medicine’s new senior associate dean for research development, the college’s dean, John Gollan, M.D., Ph.D., has announced.
Jan 23, 2007
College of Medicine dean creates clinical excellence awards
The UNMC College of Medicine has created the Dean’s Clinical Excellence Awards to recognize outstanding clinical contributions by its faculty.
Jan 22, 2007
College of Medicine creates basic science education award
The UNMC College of Medicine has created the Dean’s Award for Excellence in Basic Science Education to annually recognize outstanding educational contributions by its basic science faculty.
Jan 22, 2007
Construction approved to establish low vision clinic
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents on Friday approved construction of a $1.2 million Center for Visual Rehabilitation on the UNMC campus. The center will be the only non-profit provider of comprehensive visual rehabilitation services for children and adults in the region.
Jan 22, 2007
Regents approve further exploration of Norfolk nursing division
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents on Friday gave unanimous approval for UNMC to explore the next phase toward establishing a nursing division in Norfolk.
Jan 22, 2007
COPH will confront state’s public health problems
Obesity, diabetes, agriculture-related health problems, pandemic and disaster preparation. Each of these health issues fall under the scope of UNMC’s new College of Public Health, which medical center leaders on Thursday announced is fully operational.
Jan 19, 2007
Healing sounds
Thomas Kluge and his wife, Michele Favero-Kluge, both members of the Omaha Symphony, performed pieces of classical music on Thursday afternoon in the Durham Outpatient Center Atrium as part of the “Music as Medicine” concert series.
Jan 19, 2007
Dr. Prentice wraps up term leading federal committee
Ernest Prentice, Ph.D., earlier this month wrapped up his term as chairman of a federal committee that has spent the past four years reshaping national policy on human medical research.
Jan 19, 2007
College of Public Health up and running
Less than six months after it was approved by the University of Nebraska Board of Regents, the College of Public Health at UNMC is now fully operational. The official announcement came today at a news conference at UNMC.
Jan 18, 2007