{"id":34146,"date":"2009-03-12T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2009-03-12T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/2009\/03\/12\/unmc-launches-weekly-tv-segments-on-ketv-newswatch-7\/"},"modified":"2022-09-02T20:36:07","modified_gmt":"2022-09-03T01:36:07","slug":"unmc-launches-weekly-tv-segments-on-ketv-newswatch-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/2009\/03\/12\/unmc-launches-weekly-tv-segments-on-ketv-newswatch-7\/","title":{"rendered":"UNMC launches weekly TV segments on KETV NewsWatch 7"},"content":{"rendered":"


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\nGib Willett, Ph.D., interim director of the School of Allied Health Professions physical therapy education program, demonstrates principles of good posture using a skeletal model for an upcoming “Health Watch Asks, UNMC Answers” segment on KETV NewsWatch 7. The segments, which feature UNMC experts discussing health topics, begin airing Friday.
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\n<\/TABLE>When it comes to something really important, such as one’s health, most people want to hear from the experts.<\/p>\n

Providing up-to-the-minute, valuable information on a variety of health topics is the foundation of a new partnership between UNMC and Omaha’s KETV NewsWatch 7. <\/p>\n

The partnership will feature segments, which will begin airing Friday, called “Health Watch Asks, UNMC Answers.” The segments will highlight the great work and talent of UNMC faculty, said Harold M. Maurer, M.D., UNMC chancellor.<\/p>\n

“In addition to training future health care professionals, our faculty at the University of Nebraska Medical Center is always looking for ways to serve our community,” Dr. Maurer said. “Beyond providing timely health news information, this partnership allows us to share our expertise on a broad spectrum of health subjects such as dentistry, pharmacy, physical therapy, nursing, research and medicine.”<\/p>\n

The segments will feature faculty from each of UNMC’s colleges and units. The UNMC Physicians phone number will be provided following the segments for viewers seeking more information. <\/p>\n

Staff in UNMC’s public relations department will tape five weekly segments for KETV. Each segment will be one minute in length with a question and answer format. Viewers will be able to send their questions to KETV NewsWatch 7, or submit them to UNMC at www.unmc.edu\/askunmc<\/a>. <\/p>\n

“This is an excellent opportunity for patients to become advocates for their health and well-being,” said Rodney Markin, M.D., Ph.D., president of UNMC Physicians. “We hope this partnership will empower people with critical information that they can use in their daily lives.” <\/p>\n

The segments will air on KETV NewsWatch 7 during the following newscasts:
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