Patient Care

UNMC Skate-a-thon for Parkinson’s set for Jan. 24-25

24-hour ice skating event – now in its 10th year at UNMC – has raised more than $210,000

Jan 14, 2020

The UNMC Skate-a-thon for Parkinson's is open to the public.

Dr. Poole to head new allergy/immunology division

Creation of UNMC Division of Allergy and Immunology reflects growing demand.

Jan 9, 2020

From left, the UNMC Division of Allergy and Immunology will include Sara May, M.D., division chief Jill Poole, M.D., Joel Van De Graaff, M.D., and Andrew Rorie, M.D.
Jeff Harrison, MD (right), is the new chair of UNMC Department of Family Medicine. He succeeds Michael Sitorius, MD (left), who held the post for 30 years.

New cystic fibrosis drug is major breakthrough for patients

FDA approval of Trikafta will benefit 90% of cytstic fibrosis patients

Dec 27, 2019

Members of the UNMC/Nebraska Medicine team providing clinical care to cystic fibrosis patients include: Front Row (left-right) - Jill Rollins, Heidi Klasna, Meilinh Thi, D.O., Jill Fliege and Stacy Millikan; Middle Row - Janelle Sorensen, Sandy Wahl, Cristine Batten and Jennifer Rounds; Back Row - Peter J. Murphy, M.D., John Dickinson, M.D., Ph.D., Joseph Poler, Psy.D., Molly Stirek and Laura Romero.

Platelet donations needed during holiday season

Nebraska Community Blood Bank is hosting a platelet donation drive Dec. 24 through Jan. 4.

Dec 19, 2019

Heather Lawson and her daughter, Kailey, visit the Nebraska Community Blood Bank. During Kailey's tumor removal surgery, she required quite a few units of blood, as well as needing blood and platelets multiple times throughout the duration of her cancer treatment. The Lawsons are grateful for those who donate blood and platelets that help patients such as Kailey.

UNMC seeking study participants for two HIV studies

Will use neuroimaging to determine how HIV affects brain activity/cognitive function

Dec 12, 2019

The magnetoencephalography (MEG) unit at UNMC.

Time out with T.O. – A breakthrough for cystic fibrosis

New drug is credited for increasing lung function.

Dec 11, 2019

Members of the UNMC/Nebraska Medicine team providing clinical care to cystic fibrosis patients include: Front Row (left-right) - Jill Rollins, Heidi Klasna, Meilinh Thi, D.O., Jill Fliege and Stacy Millikan; Middle Row - Janelle Sorensen, Sandy Wahl, Cristine Batten and Jennifer Rounds; Back Row - Peter J. Murphy, M.D., John Dickinson, M.D., Ph.D., Joseph Poler, Psy.D., Molly Stirek and Laura Romero.

UNMC, Nebraska Medicine announce preliminary plans for transformative expansion

New facility will be a cornerstone of Nebraska’s future economy and business growth

Dec 6, 2019

Drs. James Linder and Jeffrey P. Gold

Children’s, UNMC strengthen partnership

Will allow two institutions to extend affiliation agreement to include other UNMC academic units in addition to College of Medicine

Dec 3, 2019

UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D. (left), and Rodrigo López, interim president and CEO, Children's Hospital & Medical Center

Simonson’s careerlong pursuit of patient safety leads to new role

Dr. Simonson fills the newly created role of Associate Vice Chair for Patient Safety and Quality.

Dec 3, 2019

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