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Elected officials say cancer center project healthy on many levels

Much has been said about the economic and research implications for the planned Cancer Center Campus at UNMC. But for Douglas County Commissioner Mary Ann Borgeson and her fellow county board members, the real deal is health.

Nov 19, 2012

Pain medication addiction reaching epidemic level in Nebraska

Hydrocodone was most prescribed drug in America in 2011

Nov 16, 2012

Aly Hassan, M.D.

Philanthropist Alice Williamson dies at 83

Was lead donor on low vision center at UNMC and longtime supporter of University of Nebraska

Nov 9, 2012

Alice Williamson

UNMC students to host bone marrow registration drive Nov. 13-14

Students invite people between the ages of 18 and 44 to attend one of two registration drives at UNMC.

Nov 7, 2012

Explore the wonders of science at the 2013 Nebraska Science Festival

Scientist Bill Nye to highlight inaugural festival on April 12-14

Oct 31, 2012

Yanneys to receive Spirit of Nebraska Award

Will be recognized for their longtime support of UNMC

Oct 19, 2012

Mike and Gail Yanney

A fascinating look at the demanding day of a family physician in rural Nebraska

A UNMC writer profiles a typical day in the life of a family physician.

Oct 18, 2012

Gallup chairman and CEO to be honored as Ambassador of Hope

Jim Clifton will be seventh individual to receive UNMC Eppley Cancer Center recognition

Oct 15, 2012

Jim Clifton

Omaha Mayor signs cancer center ordinances

Omaha Mayor Jim Suttle at a special campus ceremony on Tuesday signed two ordinances that ultimately will provide $35 million to help construct the $370 million Cancer Center Campus at UNMC.

Oct 10, 2012