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Campus blood drive next Thursday

The next UNMC campus blood drive is scheduled for Thursday, March 22 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Student Life Center in the Center for Healthy Living.

Mar 15, 2007

UNMC alumni gather in the ‘Valley of the Sun’

Nearly 70 UNMC alumni and friends gathered in Scottsdale, Ariz., recently to celebrate their alma mater.

Mar 15, 2007

Internists doing fewer procedures Dr. Wigton’s survey shows

A national survey by a UNMC internist reported in a recent issue of Annals of Internal Medicine shows a dramatic decline in the number and variety of medical procedures performed by general internists.

Mar 15, 2007

UNMC Off The Clock — Dr. Sorrell into heavy lifting

In his office and on his weekly radio show, James Sorrell, M.D., helps people tackle heavy issues. In the gym, the UNMC assistant professor of psychiatry tackles heavy weights.

Mar 14, 2007

James Redford: Star filled night a way to thank UNMC

Fourteen years ago this past weekend, James Redford, son of Hollywood icon, Robert Redford, underwent the first of two liver transplants he would receive at The Nebraska Medical Center. On Saturday night, both Redfords got to say thank you.

Mar 14, 2007

UNMC Distinguished Scientists recognized

On Monday, they gathered inside UNMC’s shining symbol for research. And, for more than an hour, they stepped away from their labs to celebrate their research accomplishments.

Mar 14, 2007

Employee forums Thursday and Friday

Forums for employees and faculty are scheduled for 11:30 a.m. on Thursday and 8:30 a.m. on Friday. Both forums will be in the Durham Research Center Auditorium. (EDITOR’S NOTE: The time for Thursday’s forum has changed to 11:30 a.m. instead of noon as originally reported in UNMC Today.)

Mar 14, 2007

Avian flu education — caretaker tips

If avian flu strikes the human population, friends and family members may be asked to become caretakers at home. While making sure sick people get the care they need will be of utmost importance, just as significant will be that the caretakers keep their own health in order, said Virginia Helget of the Center for Biopreparedness Education.

Mar 13, 2007

Public meeting about Saddle Creek relocation Thursday

At an open house public hearing Thursday, the public will have its first opportunity to provide input into the Saddle Creek Road Relocation Feasibility Study.

Mar 13, 2007

A note from UNMC Human Resources about leave policies

On Friday, the Board of Regents approved revisions to the university’s vacation and sick leave policies.

Mar 12, 2007