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African-American contributions to medicine — part 7 of 7

In honor of Black History Month, UNMC Today has highlighted the contributions of African-Americans in medicine. The seven-part series ends today with Alexa Canady, the first, black, female neurosurgeon in the United States.

Feb 28, 2002

New simulator gives physicians high-tech training

Endoscopy is a procedure used to diagnose digestive disorders from colitis to cancer. Millions of people go through the procedure every year but learning how to perform an endoscopy takes practice. Now, physicians and medical residents at NHS can hone their skills on a high-tech, computerized simulator that gives them true-to-life practice.

Feb 28, 2002

Dr. Kitto bridged traditional, Native American medical approaches

UNMC alumnus Cecelia M. Kitto, M.D., of Niobrara died Sunday, Feb. 24, at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, S.D. She was 60. Dr. Kitto graduated from the UNMC College of Medicine in 1979. A Native American, she served in various capacities for the Ponca and Omaha tribal populations.

Feb 28, 2002

African-American contributions to medicine — part 6 of 7

In honor of Black History Month, UNMC Today is highlighting the contributions of African-Americans in medicine. The seven-part series continues today with Vivien Theodore Thomas, co-creator of the first surgical treatment of Blue-Baby Syndrome.

Feb 27, 2002

Retired Fremont physician named president of UNMC College of Medicine Alumni Association

The UNMC College of Medicine Alumni Association has appointed Duane Krause, M.D., as its new president. The Fremont resident will serve a two-year term on the 13-member volunteer board.

Feb 27, 2002

Correction: UNMC receives $26.6 million in grants

Research investigators at UNMC received $26.6 million in grants during the last six months of 2001 — a 29 percent increase over the same period in 2000. Monday’s story reported that UNMC had received $27.6 million in grants for a 33 percent increase. (The story archived Feb. 25 in UNMC Today has been corrected).

Feb 27, 2002

African-American contributions to medicine — part 5 of 7

In honor of Black History Month, UNMC Today is highlighting the contributions of African-Americans in medicine. The seven-part series continues today with William Augustus Hinton, who developed the world-renown test for syphilis.

Feb 26, 2002

Dental students achieve 100 percent pass rate on national exam

Dental students at the UNMC College of Dentistry in Lincoln have demonstrated they are prepared for the challenges of practicing dentistry when they graduate in May. All of the 43 senior students recently passed Part 2 of the American Dental Association’s National Board Examination.

Feb 26, 2002

UNMC/NHS promote reading among children, parents

Surrounded by toothy smiles, Richard Beebe sits at a child-size table, reading the classic adventures of “Curious George.” Three days a week, the 17-year-old shares his love of books with children in the UNMC/NHS Pediatric Clinic. Beebe is the clinic’s first volunteer reader in the national Reach Out and Read Program, which makes early literacy a standard part of pediatric care. (See story for details on getting involved).

Feb 26, 2002

African-American contributions to medicine — part 4 of 7

In honor of Black History Month, UNMC Today is highlighting the contributions of African-Americans in medicine. The seven-part series continues today with James Durham, the first African-American physician in the United States.

Feb 25, 2002