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UNMC physician omitted from best docs list
UNMC physician, Peter Coccia, M.D., in pediatric hematology/oncology, who made the Best Doctor’s in America list, was inadvertently omitted from the initial story that ran in UNMC Today on Jan. 31.
Feb 22, 2008
Another walk and roll record
Nearly 500 people converged on Westroads Mall last Sunday, but it wasn’t to shop. The men, women and children, all sporting red T-shirts, were there to support the fourth annual Walk and Roll for Disabilities.
Feb 22, 2008
The importance of walkin’ and rollin’
Barb Essi, the mother of MMI program participant, Justin Essi, discusses the impact of recreation programs for adults with disabilities.
Feb 22, 2008
Rosanna Morris named chief nursing officer at hospital
In January, Rosanna Morris assumed the role of chief nursing officer and vice president of patient care services at UNMC’s hospital partner, The Nebraska Medical Center.
Feb 22, 2008
Lunch and learn on affirmative action ban today at noon
A legislative initiative aimed at banning affirmative action will be the topic of a lunch and learn session today at noon in the Eppley Science Hall Amphitheater. Lunch will be provided for the first 50 employees to attend.
Feb 21, 2008
Music as medicine today at noon
Omaha’s Burt St. Boys and Daughters will play today at noon in the Durham Outpatient Center West Atrium.
Feb 21, 2008
Girl Scouts donate blankets, hats to patients
Troop No. 2409 of the Great Plains Girl Scouts recently donated brightly colored blankets and hats to patients and their families at UNMC and The Nebraska Medical Center.
Feb 21, 2008
Lookin’ at U – Fran Neff
Quick, think of five things others should know about you. That’s the theme behind a new series in UNMC Today called “Lookin’ at U.” Each Thursday, we will randomly select a medical center employee to feature. This week, we feature Fran Neff, an office associate in the College of Public Health.
Feb 21, 2008
Meet UNMC New Investigator Steve Caplan, Ph.D.
UNMC researcher Steve Caplan, Ph.D., answers questions about his work, life and interests. NOTE: This profile is part of a series highlighting the 26 researchers who were named UNMC Distinguished Scientists or New Investigators for 2007. Each of these researchers will be profiled in UNMC Today leading up to a March 20 ceremony to recognize their achievements.
Feb 21, 2008
February Silver ‘U’ recipients announced
To find out this month’s recipients of the Chancellor’s Silver ‘U’ Award click on Reward and Recognition (the left hand side of UNMC Today) and scroll to the Silver ‘U’ section.
Feb 21, 2008