Cancer Information is at the Fingertips of People Stopping at Mall Kiosk

Mall walkers put themselves through the paces in the interest

of health. Now, there is another mall attraction designed to help

people stay healthy, courtesy of the University of Nebraska

Medical Center.

The UNMC Eppley Cancer Center has installed an interactive,

touch-screen kiosk at the Oak View Mall, 3001 S. 144th St., to

bring cancer-related information to the public in a easy-to-use

format.

"The kiosk’s most important purpose is outreach and

education to the public," said Margaret Tempero, M.D.,

interim director of the UNMC Eppley Cancer Center. "By

placing this information module in a very public area, we will be

able to provide ready and easy access to the public for cancer

information that will range from cancer prevention and detection

to the availability of treatment options for advanced

cancer."

The kiosk is located on the mall’s lower level, near the

entrance to Younkers. The opening screen gives users the

opportunity to select information from the following four

categories:

• • "Change Your World" offers information

    on lifestyle management issues such as nutrition,

    skin care, tobacco control, fitness and exercise,

    stress management, environmental exposure, and

    cancer prevention and detection. It also contains

    information on classes and forums at UNMC, cancer

    support groups, special events, the

    "LifeQuest" television schedule and

    self-test quizzes.

• • "World Class Cancer Care" offers

    information on The Lied Transplant Center, under

    construction at UNMC, types of cancer, cancer

    treatment options — including traditional, new

    and emerging therapies, and an in-depth cancer

    prevention and detection segment.

  • "World Class Cancer Research" offers an

    overview of the UNMC Eppley Cancer Center’s

    basic research and clinical research efforts.

  • "Meet Our Professionals" offers

    information on the center’s cancer care team

    and a directory of all UNMC physicians.

The kiosk also contains a phone line and receiver, which

automatically connects users to Cancer HELPLINK®, a toll-free

phone service that provides answers to cancer questions. If users

want more information on a topic, they can type their request on

a keyboard that pops up on screen.

UNMC is the only public academic health science center in the

state. Through its commitment to research, education and patient

care, UNMC has established itself as one of the country’s leading

centers for cancer research and treatment and solid organ

transplantation. In addition, UNMC’s educational programs are

responsible for training more health professionals practicing in

Nebraska than any other institution.