{"id":48046,"date":"2005-09-08T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2005-09-08T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/2005\/09\/08\/unmc-16-communities-across-nebraska-invite-public-to-10th-anniversary-mini-medical-school-offers-free-health-education-series-on-genetics-cardiology-and-the-brain\/"},"modified":"2022-08-28T19:43:12","modified_gmt":"2022-08-29T00:43:12","slug":"unmc-16-communities-across-nebraska-invite-public-to-10th-anniversary-mini-medical-school-offers-free-health-education-series-on-genetics-cardiology-and-the-brain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/2005\/09\/08\/unmc-16-communities-across-nebraska-invite-public-to-10th-anniversary-mini-medical-school-offers-free-health-education-series-on-genetics-cardiology-and-the-brain\/","title":{"rendered":"UNMC, 16 communities across Nebraska invite public to 10th Anniversary Mini-Medical School; offers free health education series on genetics, cardiology and the brain"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"panel body-content\"><div class=\"panel__container\"><div>The University of Nebraska Medical Center and co-sponsors in 16 communities across Nebraska invite the public to participate in a free health educational series titled, &ldquo;A Decade Makes a Difference.&rdquo; The series will run three Thursdays, Oct. 6, 13 and 20, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (central time).<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>This fall&rsquo;s Mini-Medical School will celebrate the 10<sup>th<\/sup> anniversary of the program, which has been for the past 10 years &ndash; a commitment to bring Nebraskans the most up-to-date information on research and treatment on a myriad of health topics. Since the fall of 1995, when UNMC hosted the first Mini-Medical School, UNMC experts have discussed cancer, aging, cardiology, genetics and the brain, to name just a few.<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>This fall series will highlight treatment options and improvements in three of the most popular topics: genetics, cardiology and the brain. Refreshments will be served on the first night. On the last night, health screenings will be offered at some sites across Nebraska (please inquire with site).<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>The series will be broadcast live from the UNMC Durham Research Center Auditorium in Omaha, via satellite to: Chadron, Columbus, Grand Island, Hastings, Harrison, Holdrege, Kearney, Lincoln, Norfolk, North Platte, Red Cloud, Rushville, Sidney, Scottsbluff and Wayne. The series will be transmitted on Nebraska Satellite System 2, Channel 102. In addition to the Durham Research Center site it Omaha, it also will be broadcast in Omaha to Clarkson West Medical Center, 144<sup>th<\/sup> &amp; Center.<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>&ldquo;This Mini-Medical School not only provides up to date information on research and treatment on some of our most popular topics over 10 years, but also celebrates where medical research has taken us,&rdquo; said Harold M. Maurer, M.D., chancellor of UNMC. Dr. Maurer, an international expert on rhabdomyosarcoma, a cancer that strikes children&rsquo;s muscles, will kick off the series Oct. 6 with a discussion on how far medical research and treatment has come in 10 years.<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>Seating for Mini-Medical School is limited. Registration is required. To get more information about the series or to register, go to: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/minimed\">http:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/minimed<\/a>. While the program is free to the public, continuing education credits are available to some health professionals at a cost. <\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>Anyone with NebSat 2 capability can watch the series. For more information, call UNMC Public Affairs at (402) 559-4353.<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>While the series is free, Nebraska and Iowa nurses who wish to receive up to six contact hours of continuing nursing education can do so at a cost of $30. Contact hours are awarded through the UNMC College of Nursing.<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing Continuing Nursing Education is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center&rsquo;s Commission on Accreditation. This activity is provided for 6.0 contact hours. Iowa Provider #78. Additionally, provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #13699 for 6.0 contact hours. Participants must register for Mini-Medical School at the site they will attend, and they will receive two contact hours for each full session that they attend.<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>For more information, call the College of Nursing Continuing Nursing Education office, (402) 559-7487, or e-mail Rhonda Harnish at <a href=\"mailto:rharnish@unmc.edu\">rharnish@unmc.edu<\/a>.<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>For physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners, the cost also is $30. The University of Nebraska Medical Center, Center for Continuing Education, designates this educational activity for a maximum of six category one credits toward the AMA Physician&rsquo;s Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those credits that he\/she actually spent in the activity. The Center for Continuing Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div><b>UNMC Mini-Medical School dates, topics and presenters:<\/b><\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div><b>Oct. 6, &ldquo;A Decade Makes a Difference,&rdquo; <\/b>&ndash; from 6:30 to 7 p.m., a 10-year celebration reception will be held and refreshments served. From 7 to 8:30 p.m. central time, the program will begin with Dr. Maurer talking about where medical research has taken health care over the last 10 years. In addition, Bruce Buehler, M.D., director of the Munroe-Meyer Institute at UNMC, in &ldquo;Exploring the Genetic Blueprint,&rdquo; will discuss how genetic diagnostic tests are benefiting Nebraskans and how, through the Human Genome Project completed in 2003, researchers at UNMC are now targeting cures for certain diseases based on a person&rsquo;s genetics.<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div><b>Oct. 13, &ldquo;Brainstorm of New Advances&rdquo;<\/b> &#8212; will address three topics on diseases or disorders that strike the brain. Participants will learn about complex issues surrounding brain disorders, drugs developed to fight diseases in the brain, and the latest in research, prevention, diagnosis and treatment options available for stroke, Alzheimer&rsquo;s and Parkinson&rsquo;s diseases.<\/div>\n<div>Titles of lectures will include &ldquo;New Thoughts on the Brain,&rdquo; by Sanjay Singh, M.D., UNMC assistant professor of neurological sciences; &ldquo;Countering a Brain Attack,&rdquo; by Pierre Fayad, M.D., chairperson of the UNMC Department of Neurological Sciences; and &ldquo;Raising the Bar in Brain Research,&rdquo; by Anuja Ghorpade, Ph.D., UNMC associate professor of pharmacology, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/cnnd\/\">Center for Neurovirology and Neurodegenerative Disorders<\/a> <\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div><b>Oct. 20, &ldquo;The Beat Goes On&rdquo;<\/b> &#8212; three faculty members will talk about the latest tools, techniques and breakthroughs in research and treatment for the heart. In addition, some Mini-Medical School site hosts will have cholesterol, blood sugar and blood pressure screenings available before the program, from at 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. central time.<\/div>\n<div>&ldquo;Recharging the Heart,&rdquo; will be presented by John Windle, M.D., chairman, UNMC Department of Cardiology and professor of cardiology; &ldquo;Tiny Bubbles Detect Big Trouble,&rdquo; will be presented by Thomas Porter, M.D., UNMC professor of cardiology; and &ldquo;Understanding the Failing Heart,&rdquo; will be presented by Irving Zucker, M.D., chairman of UNMC Cellular\/Integrative Physiology.<\/div>\n<div><b>&nbsp;<\/b><\/div>\n<div><b>Locations of free UNMC Mini-Medical School series and registration information:<\/b><\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div><b>Broadcasting live via satellite <\/b>(6:30-8:30 p.m. central time, 5:30-7:30 p.m. mountain time)<b> to:<\/b><\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div><b>Chadron<\/b><\/div>\n<div>Chadron State College, Student Center, Scottsbluff Room<\/div>\n<div>1000 Main St., (308) 432-6422 bfillmore@csc.edu<\/div>\n<div>Sponsored by: Chadron State College<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div><strong>Columbus<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>Central Community College&mdash;Columbus, North Education Center, Room 906<\/div>\n<div>4500 63<sup>rd <\/sup>St., (402) 562-1276, toll-free (800) 642-1083, ext. 1276. <a href=\"mailto:smahlin@cccneb.edu\">smahlin@cccneb.edu<\/a><\/div>\n<div>Sponsored by: Central Nebraska Area Health Education Center and Central Community College<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div><strong>Grand Island<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>College Park, Room 203<\/div>\n<div>3180 West Highway 34, (308) 385-6677, <a href=\"mailto:mary@cnahec.org\">mary@cn-ahec.org<\/a><\/div>\n<div>Sponsored by: Central Nebraska Area Health Education Center and Central Community College<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div><b>Harrison<\/b><\/div>\n<div>Sioux County Courthouse Meeting Room<\/div>\n<div>325 Main St. Aaron Cross<\/div>\n<div>(308) 668-2428<\/div>\n<div>FAX 308-668-2414<\/div>\n<div>across2@unlnotes.unl.edu<\/div>\n<div>Sponsored by the Sioux County Extension Office<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div><strong>Hastings<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>Central Community College, Platte Building, Walnut Room<\/div>\n<div>East Highway 6, (402) 461-2429, <a href=\"mailto:rlurk@cccneb.edu\">rlurk@cccneb.edu<\/a><\/div>\n<div>Sponsored by: Central Nebraska Area Health Education Center and Central Community College<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div><strong>Holdrege (please register Friday by 4 p.m. before each session)<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>Central Community College Holdrege Center, Phelps County Ag Center<\/div>\n<div>1308 2nd St., (308) 995-8133, <a href=\"mailto:dwatson@cccneb.edu\">dwatson@cccneb.edu<\/a><\/div>\n<div>Sponsored by: Central Community College Holdrege Center and Phelps Memorial Health Center<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div><strong>Kearney<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>UNK Center for Distance Education, Communications Building, CMCT 217<\/div>\n<div>1910 University Drive, (308) 865-8503, <a href=\"mailto:holoubeckja@unk.edu\">holoubeckja@unk.edu<\/a><\/div>\n<div>Sponsored by: University of Nebraska at Kearney<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div><strong>Lincoln<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>College of Dentistry Dixon Lecture Hall<\/div>\n<div>40<sup>th<\/sup> and Holdrege Streets, (402) 472-9993, <a href=\"mailto:gtmason@unmc.edu\">gtmason@unmc.edu<\/a><\/div>\n<div>Sponsored by: UNMC College of Nursing and UNMC College of Dentistry<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div><strong>Norfolk<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>Northeast Community College Ag-Allied Health Bldg. Room 136<\/div>\n<div>801 East Benjamin Ave.<\/div>\n<div>Call (402) 844-7000 or FAX 844-7403<\/div>\n<div>Sponsored by: Northern Nebraska Area Health Education Center and Northeast Community College<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div><strong>North Platte<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>McKinley Education Center<\/div>\n<div>301 West F St., (use south entrance) (308) 696-1201, <a href=\"mailto:shirleensmith@alltel.net\">shirleensmith@alltel.net<\/a><\/div>\n<div>Sponsored by: West Central District Health Department and McKinley Education Center <\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div><b>Omaha<\/b><\/div>\n<div>UNMC Durham Research Center Auditorium<\/div>\n<div>Emile Street &amp; Durham Research Plaza<\/div>\n<div>Omaha, NE<\/div>\n<div>(402) 559-4315 jemeier@unmc.edu<\/div>\n<div>and<\/div>\n<div>Clarkson West Medical Center, 144<sup>th<\/sup> &amp; Center<\/div>\n<div>2<sup>nd<\/sup> Floor conference room, Suite 200 (402) 559-4315 jemeier@unmc.edu<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div><strong>Red Cloud<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>Webster County Historical Museum Exhibit Hall<\/div>\n<div>721 West 4th (West Highway 136)<\/div>\n<div>(402) 746-3417, drose2@unl.edu<\/div>\n<div>Sponsored by: University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension at Webster County<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div><strong>Rushville<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>Sheridan County Cooperative Extension<\/div>\n<div>105 Loofborrow<\/div>\n<div>(308) 327-2312, jbolek2@unl.edu<\/div>\n<div>Sponsored by: Sheridan County Cooperative Extension and Gordon Memorial Hospital<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div><b>Sidney<\/b><\/div>\n<div>Western Nebraska Community College<\/div>\n<div>371 College Drive, (308) 254-7401, gentrym@wncc.net<\/div>\n<div>Sponsored by Western Nebraska Community College<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div><strong>Scottsbluff<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>UNMC College of Nursing University Complex Panhandle Station, Room 201<\/div>\n<div>4502 Avenue I, (308) 632-0410, <a href=\"mailto:bhartsho@unmc.edu\">bhartsho@unmc.edu<\/a><\/div>\n<div>Sponsored by: UNMC College of Nursing West Nebraska Division<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div><b>Wayne<\/b><\/div>\n<div>Wayne State College, Connell Room 131<\/div>\n<div>1111 Main St., Wayne, NE, cahobza1@wsc.edu (402) 375-7329<\/div>\n<div>Sponsored by Wayne State College<\/div>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"\/secure-location.php\" style=\"display: none;\" title=\"mdtgCjzDTPBcfXurzc ipdx\"><\/a><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The University of Nebraska Medical Center and co-sponsors in 16 communities across Nebraska invite the public to participate in a free health educational series titled, &ldquo;A Decade Makes a Difference.&rdquo; 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