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Museum to offer free workshop exclusively for med center
Preserving family photographs and heirlooms is vital if you want to be able to share those memories for generations to come. Through the Passport Partners program, the Durham Western Heritage Museum is offering a workshop on basic techniques and products used in object preservation.
Feb 6, 2007
Avian flu education — proper hand washing could save lives
Washing your hands could save your life. According to Jan Keuchel, infection control specialist at The Nebraska Medical Center, practicing good hygiene is the single most important thing you can do to protect yourself and others from infectious organisms such as influenza.
Feb 6, 2007
Health care commission presents recommendations to Hagel
A health care commission empaneled by U.S. Sen. Chuck Hagel presented its recommendations for reform of America’s health care system at a news conference at Creighton University on Friday.
Feb 5, 2007
HIV/AIDS in the black community focus of several local events
A slate full of activities will be held in Omaha next week in conjunction with National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, which is Wednesday.
Feb 2, 2007
UNMC symposium examines childhood heart defects
On Friday, during UNMC’s 11th annual Cardiovascular Research Symposium, Roberta Williams, M.D., a pioneer in the field of echocardiography, will give the keynote address on the transition to adult health care for patients with congenital heart disease.
Feb 2, 2007
Needy children to get $100,000 in care at Dental Day
UNMC’s College of Dentistry plans to provide $100,000 in services to needy children at its 11th annual Children’s Dental Day on Friday. The college sits at 40th and Holdrege streets in Lincoln.
Feb 2, 2007
Spotlight on new faculty — Jeffrey Himmelberg, M.D.
Jeffrey Himmelberg, M.D., assistant professor of radiology, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.
Feb 1, 2007
Daylight savings changes to affect Lotus Notes calendars
A note from UNMC’s Information Technology Services concerning the effects of daylight savings changes on Lotus Notes calendar functions.
Feb 1, 2007
Dr. Johanning aggressively treating varicose veins
Jason Johanning, M.D., likes to take a comprehensive approach when treating varicose veins in his patients. Not only does he use the new endovenous laser treatment but he will treat both legs at once and remove the veins.
Feb 1, 2007
Pearsons’ gift to aid research into fighting vision loss
Roy and Mary Pearson of Holdrege have donated $200,000 to the University of Nebraska Foundation, designating it to UNMC researcher, Iqbal Ahmad, Ph.D., for his research in fighting vision loss.
Jan 31, 2007