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2009 clinical excellence awards announced

Three College of Medicine clinical faculty members — Jim Medder, M.D., James Edney, M.D., and Bill Lydiatt, M.D. — were honored Thursday for their outstanding skills in clinical education, clinical practice and innovation in clinical medicine.

Apr 1, 2009

Dr. Cornish receives Class of 1962 teaching award

Flash cards still work — just ask Kurtis Cornish, Ph.D. The professor in the department of cellular and integrative physiology who has been at UNMC since 1979 uses the trusty study method to learn the names of each member of each medical school class before they even meet him.

Apr 1, 2009

Remembering … Joseph Cowan

Joseph Cowan, an accountant in the Eppley Institute, died Monday in an automobile accident. He was 55.

Apr 1, 2009

Deadline is today for 2008 reimbursement claims

All claims for services incurred in 2008 against your 2008 reimbursement account balances must be received in the UNMC Benefits Office no later than today.

Mar 31, 2009

Dizziness in older adults the focus of April 14 seminar

Dizziness in older adults will be the topic of a free April 14 statewide education seminar sponsored by the Nebraska Geriatric Education Center. The seminar is open to health care professionals and others interested in geriatrics.

Mar 31, 2009

Cattlemen’s Ball raffle to feature 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. – Thanks to a generous donation by Tom Dinsdale Chevrolet of Grand Island, the Cattlemen’s Ball of Nebraska will raffle a 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid.

Mar 31, 2009

Gilmore award presentation today

Paul Dunman, Ph.D., assistant professor in the department of pathology and microbiology, will receive the Gilmore Award today at 3 p.m. in the Durham Research Center Auditorium.

Mar 31, 2009

Remembering … Karla Anderson

Karla Anderson — a longtime intensive care nurse at The Nebraska Medical Center — died Sunday. She was 63.

Mar 31, 2009

CTR Web site increases access to research resources

A new Web site will serve as a one-stop shop for UNMC investigators who conduct clinical and/or translational research.

Mar 30, 2009

Best cancer care after age 55 the focus of April 16 presentation

UNMC and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society invites cancer patients, family members and care partners to a free presentation on Thursday, April 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Walnut Grove Retirement Community, 4901 S. 153rd St.

Mar 30, 2009