Patient Care

Day in the Life: Power wheels to makeshift power wheelchairs

UNMC event tricks out toy trucks for children with disabilities.

May 2, 2013

Nurse practitioner still SHARING

Julie Nieveen volunteered at UNMC’s SHARING Clinics as a student and continues to volunteer as a faculty mentor.

Apr 18, 2013

Julie Nieveen

Transplant voices

This young transplant recipient is planning for a career in science, medicine.

Apr 4, 2013

Transplant voices

UNMC’s second transplant recipient recalls the decision to “go for broke.”

Apr 3, 2013

James Armitage, M.D.

UNMC physician changed transplantation

Dr. Anne Kessinger proved there was another way of collecting stem cells and revolutionized treatment.

Apr 2, 2013

Dr. Anne Kessinger

Surgeons implant state’s first Total Artificial Heart

Weeping Water man now awaits second transplant.

Apr 2, 2013

(Left to right): Ioana Dumitru, M.D., John Um, M.D., and patient Greg Rathe spoke to local media at a news conference March 27. Rathe told reporters he’s looking forward to getting stronger to be there for his 4-year-old son.

Transplant voices

Program brings hope and a second chance at life to a young boy and his family.

Apr 2, 2013

Kipton Krumland and his mother, Erin, of Eagle, Neb.

Medical center celebrates 30 years of transplantation

Program recognized as one of the best in the world.

Mar 28, 2013

UNMC, Invest Nebraska fuel new startup company

Has potential to transform how joint replacement surgeries are performed

Mar 28, 2013

Wellness Wednesday: National Poison Prevention Week

Prescription drug abuse is a rising concern.

Mar 20, 2013