Wellness

Wellness Wednesday – Dr. Mack talks about osteoporosis

In recognition of today (Oct. 27) as World Osteoporosis Day, Lynn Mack, M.D., associate professor of internal medicine, answers a few questions about the condition.

Oct 27, 2010

Wellness Wednesday – Nov. 9 Get Quit Clinic can help you kick the habit

UNMC will host a series of Get Quit Clinic workshops on Tuesday, Nov. 9 to help employees and students quit tobacco.

Oct 20, 2010

Wellness Wednesday – desk exercises

If you’re reading this, you’re probably at a desk. But just cause you’re office-bound doesn’t mean you can’t catch a little workout.

Oct 13, 2010

Wellness Wednesday – more discounted skating lessons

Ice skating season is approaching quicker than some of us may like to think.

Oct 6, 2010

Wellness Wednesday – Orthopaedic hospital hosts ‘Football Friday’ clinics

Once again, the Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital provides free injury evaluations and treatment at their Friday Night Injury Clinic during the high school football season.

Sep 29, 2010

Wellness Wednesday – Self defense workshop coming tomorrow

A part of personal preparedness is knowing how to defend yourself if attacked. To that end, a lesson in Krav Maga — a form of self defense developed by the Israeli Special Forces — will be featured tomorrow during a self-defense and off-campus safety workshop

Sep 22, 2010

Wellness Wednesday – Learn self defense at Sept. 23 safety workshop

A lesson in Krav Maga — a form of self defense developed by the Israeli Special Forces — will be featured at a Sept. 23 self-defense and off-campus safety workshop.

Sep 15, 2010

Wellness Wednesday – Registration open for fall intramurals

Registration for UNMC’s fall intramural sports leagues is open and runs until Sept. 15.

Sep 8, 2010

Wellness Wednesday – $40 massages for employees and students in September — PRICE CORRECTION

Employees and students get $10 off regular full session prices for a massage at the Center for Healthy Living in September.

Sep 1, 2010

Wellness Wednesday – Surviving the focus of women’s conference

Fred Wilson, who survived the 2007 shootings at Von Maur, and Joann Schaefer, M.D., Nebraska’s chief medical officer and a liver transplant survivor, will be keynote speakers at the 13th Omaha Women’s Health & Wellness Conference on Oct. 1.

Aug 18, 2010