Patient Care

MMI program will expand behavioral health screenings for children

New bill would expand access to behavioral health screenings for children in Nebraska.

Jun 12, 2013

Joseph Evans, Ph. D.

A patient’s story

For William Thorell, M.D., it was a challenging case. For Dylan Murphy, it was a second chance at life.

Jun 10, 2013

William Thorell, M.D.

Board of Regents approve cancer center namings

Donors recognized for support of UNMC projects

Jun 7, 2013

OR staff crafts quilts to comfort pediatric patients

Change in OR cap policy sparks effort to cheer young transplant recipients.

May 31, 2013

Linda Marcum, left, and Kathy Donovan display quilts made for young medical center patients.

Surgeons repair complex aneurysm without major incision

“Fenestrated graft” procedure is the first ever done in Nebraska.

May 30, 2013

Jason MacTaggart, M.D., (left) and Matt Longo, M.D., perform a fenestrated graft.
James Edney, M.D.

Keeping an eye on eye patient pays big dividends

Follow-up after retinal surgery leads to life-saving referral for patient’s wife.

May 24, 2013

Vikas Gulati, M.D.

Truhlsen Eye Institute will revolutionize eye care in Nebraska

Tours offered at today’s grand opening; webcast of ceremony available.

May 22, 2013

Artist's rendering of the Stanley M. Truhlsen Eye Institute.

UNMC physician offers insights on Jolie mastectomy decision

Hear Edibaldo Silva, M.D., Ph.D., speak on KFAB.

May 16, 2013

Edibaldo Silva, M.D., Ph.D.