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Conference to focus on care for the older adult
The complexity of caring for the older adult and meeting their pharmacologic, psychosocial, functional and environmental needs will be the focus of the 2008 Nebraska Geriatric Education Center’s annual conference July 11-12.
Jun 20, 2008
Study looks into symptom relief for perimenopausal women
It’s as if you wake up one morning and discover gremlins have taken over your body. Your hormones are in a state of flux (think exaggerated premenstrual syndrome symptoms); hot flashes, insomnia, fatigue and irritability become the norm. That’s what it’s like to have perimenopause.
Jun 20, 2008
MMI’s Camp Munroe kicks off its 26th year
The Munroe-Meyer Institute’s Camp Munroe began on Monday and will continue to host campers for the next six weeks in the Recreation Therapy Department at MMI.
Jun 20, 2008
Researchers at UNMC receive $12 million boost in funding
The field of neurodegenerative research at UNMC just got a $12 million boost in funding.
Jun 20, 2008
Spirit of giving encompasses Cattlemen’s Ball
Year after year, the Cattlemen’s Ball of Nebraska is a team effort.
Jun 20, 2008
Lookin’ at U — Pam McCright
Quick, think of five things others should know about you. That’s the theme behind a series in UNMC Today called “Lookin’ at U.” Each Thursday, we will randomly select a medical center employee to feature. This week, we feature Pam McCright, senior buyer in the UNMC Procurement office.
Jun 19, 2008
Dr. Cohen named to prestigious national board
Sam Cohen, M.D., Ph.D., the Havlik-Wall Professor of Oncology in the UNMC Department of Pathology and Microbiology, has been named to the National Institute of Environmental Health Services (NIEHS) Board of Scientific Counselors.
Jun 19, 2008
UNMC, Urban League health care conference a success
Nearly 50 high school students recently converged on the UNMC campus to attend an African American youth health care conference.
Jun 19, 2008
A tribute to the troops
In commemoration of Independence Day, UNMC Today will run an item on Thursday, July 3 recognizing those with UNMC connections who are serving in the military.
Jun 19, 2008
Dr. Kanmogne received $1.4 million NIH grant
UNMC researcher Georgette Kanmogne, Ph.D., recently received a $1.4 million grant from the National Institute of Mental Health, to study ways to prevent HIV-1 associated dementia.
Jun 18, 2008