UNMC Today - Today's Headlines
CDC officials praise bioterrorism prepardness efforts of university, state
Plaudits were abundant as two CDC officials concluded their two-day visit on Wednesday to learn more about Nebraska’s bioterrorism preparedness efforts.
Aug 28, 2003
CNND highlights Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s disease research
Scientists at the UNMC Center for Neurovirology and Neurodegenerative Disorders (CNND) shared their research discoveries with more than 60 community advocates at an Aug. 19 dinner at Happy Hollow Country Club. The center is looking for new ways to fight brain inflammation that affects neurodegenerative processes in mouse models of human Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease.
Aug 27, 2003
UNMC students receive Friedlander scholarships
Three UNMC students — Amanda Kent, Stacy Kortan and Emily Salstrand — have been selected as recipients of the 2003-2004 Alice Friedlander Scholarships.
Aug 27, 2003
A HIPAA message — wireless devices
HIPAA, the “Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996,” provides federal protection of patient health information. As part of our continuing efforts to educate employees, these HIPAA-related messages will be distributed the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. Today’s HIPAA message is on wireless devices.
Aug 26, 2003
Incoming students receive white coats
First-year students in UNMC’s College of Pharmacy, Dentistry and Medicine recently participated in white coat ceremonies, which symbolize the students’ entry into their respective health profession.
Aug 26, 2003
Two officials with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will be in Nebraska today and Wednesday to learn about the state’s bioterrorism preparedness efforts and the strengthening of the state’s public health system.
Aug 26, 2003
Input sought for Destination Midtown workshop
On Monday, Laura Paulson was near the front row as HDR officials kicked off four days of design work as part of the Destination Midtown project, which seeks to improve the area while maintaining its historic strengths.
Aug 26, 2003
Second forum Aug. 26 for College of Medicine dean candidate
Faculty, staff and students are invited to meet one of UNMC’s College of Medicine dean candidates, Tuesday, Aug. 26, in the second of four candidate forums. Robert Marier, M.D., professor and acting dean, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center School of Public Health, New Orleans, La., will be available from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. in the College of Nursing, Room 2017.
Aug 25, 2003
Teens’ efforts make life better for transplant recipients
Diana Rosenbach and a friend raised $800 to benefit liver transplant patients at UNMC. The 13-year-old from Tampa, Fla., enjoys volunteer work and helping others.
Aug 22, 2003
Student organizations cater to new faces
Rainbow-colored Slinkies, homemade decorated cookies, UNMC pencils, T-shirts, scratch pads and neon drinking glasses. Those were some of the freebies UNMC student organizations used Thursday to lure first-year students to join. Approximately 400 students attended UNMC’s annual Student Activities Fair, which featured more than 40 officially recognized student organizations in the Center for Healthy Living gymnasium.
Aug 22, 2003