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Jan Atwood, Ph.D., receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Jan Atwood, Ph.D., of UNMC’s College of Nursing, recently received the Midwest Nursing Research Society’s Lifetime Achievement Award at the society’s annual conference in Chicago. The Midwest Nursing Research Society, which covers a 13-state region, has more than 1,400 members. For 20 years, it has been promoting the growth of nursing research quality and quantity in the Midwest.
Mar 19, 2002
Our Healthy Community Partnership to provide home health guides to families
Making informed health decisions at home just became easier — thanks to a new health handbook now being distributed throughout the Omaha community by Our Healthy Community Partnership. OHCP is a 26-member group consisting of Omaha area hospitals, insurers, managed care companies, medical schools and other private and public health agencies and organizations.
Mar 19, 2002
Honky Tonk Tailgate Party Tour to be featured at Cattlemen’s Ball
The Honky Tonk Tailgate Party Tour, a package concert tour featuring three country music artists, will be featured at the fifth annual Cattlemen’s Ball of Nebraska. The ball will be held June 1 at the Benes Cattle Company located 25 miles northwest of Lincoln near Highway 79 and the town of Valparaiso. (See story for ticket information).
Mar 18, 2002
UNMC researcher appointed to national toxicology advisory board
Samuel M. Cohen, M.D., Ph.D., professor and chairman of the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s department of pathology and microbiology and Havlik-Wall Professor of Oncology, has been appointed to the National Toxicology Program Board of Scientific Counselors. Tommy G. Thompson, secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, made the appointment.
Mar 18, 2002
The Irish in American — part 4 of 4
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, UNMC Today has highlighted the life and times of Irish Americans. The four-part series ends today with two Irish Americans, whose contributions influenced women’s rights and medicine.
Mar 15, 2002
UNMC’s Lifestyle Enhancement Center to celebrate first anniversary
During the week of March 18 to 22, UNMC’s Lifestyle Enhancement Center will celebrate its first anniversary. The unique center offers a holistic approach to health care by providing customized programs that help individuals map their way to a healthier and more peaceful life. The center is located at 2255 S. 132nd St. and Montclair Drive, Suite B (the west end of the Prairie Life Center).
Mar 15, 2002
Cell biologists help build UNMC’s dental research program
For cell biologists Margaret Wheelock, Ph.D., and Keith Johnson, Ph.D., the 10th floor of the Lied Transplant Center is a second home. From there, the husband-and-wife team has a clear view of research progress at UNMC and clear goals for how their research could someday help people with oral cancer.
Mar 15, 2002
Clinical study show antiseptic-coated catheters result in fewer infections
A clinical study led by UNMC showed that antiseptic-coated central venous catheters (CVCs) resulted in significantly lower rates of bacterial colonization on the catheters and fewer patients developing bacteremia (bacteria invading the blood stream).
Mar 14, 2002
The Irish in American — part 3 of 4
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, UNMC Today is highlighting the life and times of Irish Americans. The four-part series continues today with a look at how the Irish helped build America’s transportation system.
Mar 14, 2002
Have you heard? New set of UNMC radio commercials begin
On Monday, UNMC kicked off its second round of radio ads. The ads, which will air the weeks of March 11, 18 and 25, feature the following topics and individuals:
- Research on diabetes — Jennifer Larsen, M.D., with comments from patient Richard McConnell of Omaha;
- Research in the genetics of learning disabilities — Shelley Smith, Ph.D., and;
- Research on rheumatoid arthritis — James O’Dell, M.D., with comments from patient Anne Ivey of Omaha.
To hear the new commercials, go to www.unmc.edu/future/.
Mar 13, 2002