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Chancellor presents at national public health conference
Two Nebraskans were among nationally noted experts from around the country who made presentations during the First National Congress on Public Health Readiness in Washington D.C. About 750 people attended the July 20-22 conference sponsored by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in partnership with the American Medical Association.
Jul 28, 2004
UNMC, Creighton honor neurology resident physicians
For the second straight year, the joint residency program for UNMC and Creighton University honored its resident physicians with a graduation celebration at Champions Run.
Jul 27, 2004
Online chat to clarify Medicare prescription drug discount card
Confused about the Medicare approved prescription drug discount card? You’re not alone. An online chat today and Thursday will clarify the Medicare approved prescription drug discount card program and offer individuals an opportunity to ask questions. The one-hour chats, which are sponsored by UNMC, are scheduled to start today at 11 a.m. and Thursday at 7 p.m. on Omaha.com.
Jul 27, 2004
Krajicek receives Gold U Award
Joe Krajicek grew up around hogs and cattle on the family farm near 92nd and Q streets. Today, the Gretna resident is surrounded by mice and rats, which make up 99 percent of the 15,000 animals on the UNMC campus. Krajicek, assistant director for operations for UNMC’s Comparative Medicine, has received the Chancellor’s Gold “U” Award for July for his leadership and commitment in caring for the animals used in UNMC’s research enterprise.
Jul 26, 2004
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.
Jul 26, 2004
College of Nursing presents teaching, research, service awards
The UNMC College of Nursing recently awarded excellence in teaching, research and professional service awards. Award recipients were Lynne Farr, Ph.D., Ada M. Lindsey, Ph.D., and Barbara Piper, D.N.Sc.
Jul 23, 2004
UMA, hospital to develop medical campus in west Omaha
University Medical Associates and its partners, The Nebraska Medical Center and UNMC, are planning to develop a comprehensive, full-service medical campus on the southeast corner of 180th and Dodge Streets, just west of the new Village Pointe shopping area.
Jul 23, 2004
Dr. Boust mental health care champion
Psychiatrist Susan Boust, M.D., has been appointed to the newly established state Behavioral Health and Oversight Commission. An associate professor of psychiatry at UNMC, Dr. Boust has long been a champion of the need for better public access to quality mental health care.
Jul 22, 2004
Cancer experts to participate in July 28 Internet chat
Three cancer experts from UNMC will conduct a live Internet chat sponsored by the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s patient Web site, People Living With Cancer (www.PLWC.org). The live chat will be Wednesday, July 28, from 1 to 2 p.m. (CDT) on “Understanding Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Myeloma.” The chat will provide patients, family members and caregivers an opportunity to ask questions of experts.
Jul 22, 2004
Lotus Notes users – Clarkson e-mail to change July 27
If you use Lotus Notes to send e-mail messages to The Nebraska Medical Center hospital or clinics, ITS says be aware of the following:
- Beginning July 27, the Clarkson e-mail address will change to The Nebraska Medical Center and replies to old messages with the Clarkson address will be undeliverable, requiring you to use the new address.
- Personal address book groups will need to be updated with the new address, beginning July 27 (see story for instructions). Timing is crucial so don’t update too soon.
Jul 21, 2004