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Dr. Sorrell honored for research, education, health care
Nebraskans for Research recently honored Michael Sorrell, M.D., professor and section chief of gastroenterology and hepatology at UNMC, for his landmark contributions to research, education and health care. More than 290 community leaders attended Monday’s Tribute to Research luncheon.
Apr 28, 2004
AHEC Advisory Board holds semi-annual meeting at UNMC
The statewide Area Health Education Center Advisory Board members traveled across Nebraska last week to meet at UNMC a semi-annual meetings. The centers were created through federal grants as a way in which medical schools and community centers can cooperate to recruit and train health care professionals to serve in rural areas.
Apr 27, 2004
Maurers to receive People of Vision Award on May 4
Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., and his wife, Beverly, have won their share of individual awards over the years. The award that the Maurers will receive next month, however, is especially meaningful, as it will mark the first time they’ve been honored as a couple. The Maurers have been named as the recipients of this year’s People of Vision Award from Prevent Blindness Nebraska.
Apr 27, 2004
Omaha family celebrates first birthday of ‘miracle’ baby
When you have a family of 11 children, the addition of another child can become somewhat of a routine event. But, such was hardly the case for Rabbi Mendel Katzman and his wife, Shani, when child No. 12 arrived last year at The Nebraska Medical Center.
Apr 26, 2004
The 2004 Omaha-Metro American Heart Walk is set for Saturday, May 1, at Chalco Hills Recreation area around Wehrspann Lake. Approximately 2,000 people are expected to participate in the ninth annual event. Employees still may sign up for the event.
Apr 26, 2004
Administrative Professionals Day a success
Administrative Professionals Day celebration Friday was a big success, with 68 people attending the breakfast and about 210 people attending the lunch. The celebration was sponsored by the UNMC Employee Growth Advocacy Development Organization (EGAD).
Apr 26, 2004
Inaugural statewide HIV/AIDS conference set for April 29
Health care providers in Greater Nebraska will have the opportunity to learn the latest treatment and prevention information for HIV/AIDS at a statewide conference on Thursday, April 29, near Grand Island.
Apr 23, 2004
UNMC appoints Wrobel as chief compliance officer
Sheila Wrobel, privacy officer for The Nebraska Medical Center, has been appointed chief compliance officer for the University of Nebraska Medical Center, a new position created by Rubens Pamies, M.D., UNMC vice chancellor for academic affairs and dean of graduate studies. The appointment was effective Jan. 12.
Apr 22, 2004
Chancellor outlines goals during annual address to faculty
A university-wide mentoring program for students. Each of UNMC’s colleges ranking in the top-half of NIH research funding. Students learning in a new health sciences education building. Researchers working in a second Durham Research Center tower. These five-year “stretch goals” were among several that UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., presented during his campus address at the Annual Faculty Meeting on Tuesday.
Apr 22, 2004
Medical Technology Education honored during National Medical Laboratory Week
Tonight on the CBS television network, viewers of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation – the top-rated show on television – will receive a special promotion saluting pathologists and laboratory professionals by the show’s star and co-producer, William Petersen.
Apr 22, 2004