December 6, 2000
UNMC College of Dentistry Assumes Presidency of American College of Dentists
To Receive Diplomas In Kearney, Omaha and Scottsbluff at Commencements
November News Releases
November 30, 2000
Cancer Center Receives $104,000 from Cattlemen’s Ball Proceeds
Book for Mouth, Throat Cancer Patients
November 29, 2000
College of Nursing Recognized Nationally for Innovative Gerontology Education
Program
November 22, 2000
trip to Winnebago and tour of health facilities, a powwow and feast;
to Address Epidemic of Diabetes Among Native Americans
November 14, 2000
will present successful outcomes data at national conference in Washington,
D.C.;
Pathologist Helps Young Female Athletes Overcome Breathing Disorders
to UMA Open House
Screenings Offered Saturday, Nov. 18 During Winter Health Tune Up Event
November 8, 2000
17 Event to Support UNMC Eppley Cancer Center; Sam Donaldson To Receive
2000 Ambassador of Hope Award
and Arc of Nebraska Receive $266,000 Grant to Create Service Model for
Families with Disabled Children
Xenotransplantation Research at UNMC; Nebraska Based Xenotransplant Program
Receives Nearly $2 Million Grant
November 7, 2000
Professor Kathryn Fiandt, D.N.S., Receives Nurse Practitioner Excellence
Award
November 3, 1000
to Lead National Group; Zetterman Elected President of the American College
of Gastroenterology
November 2, 2000
Nursing Students Across State to be Listed in Whos Who Among Students
in American Universities and Colleges
October News Releases
October 31, 2000
awareness of program will hopefully lead to more tissue donations; UNMC
Hires Full-Time Coordinator for Rapid Brain Autopsy Program
October 25, 2000
Board Approves a New Provider for Fetal Tissue Used in Research at UNMC
October 17, 2000
grant ever made by the Peter Kiewit Foundation to the University of Nebraska:
Makes $17.5 Million Grant to Help Fund UNMC Research Center of Excellence
doctor tested:
that Chicken Soup Remedy May Have Scientific Validity in Reducing Cold
Symptoms
October 16, 2000
experts on medications
Students to Offer Free Glucose, Cholesterol Screenings to Promote Increasing
Role of Pharmacists in Nations Health
October 12, 2000
University Professor Says High Blood Pressure Care and Control Requires
Different Approach in At-risk Urban Black Men
October 11, 2000
Professions Career Day to Educate Rural High School Students About Health
Professions
October 10, 2000
Diabetes Center Develops a 14-hour Training Program
Red Cross Train Nations First Diabetes-Educated Babysitters
October 6, 2000
Nebraskans With Brain Injuries to Participate in Statewide Survey October
10 on Nebraska Brain Injury Services
September News Releases
September 28, 2000
Go Toward UNMC Eppley Cancer Center:
Florists To Raise Money for Cancer Research Activities through Bouquet
of Hope Program during October
September 25, 2000
Cancer Center to host first citywide Candlelight Vigil of Hope and Remembrance
NHS to Host Johns Hopkins Expert Oct. 9, 10 on High Blood Pressure:
Can be More Devastating for Young Urban Black Men
September 16, 2000
Free Mini-Medical School Series on Brain Disease in Omaha, Lincoln, Norfolk,
Grand Island, Kearney, North Platte and Scottsbluff
September 14, 2000
Womens Health and Wellness Conference Scheduled Friday, Oct. 20, at Omaha
Marriott Regency
September 11, 2000
up to 500 surgeries in his first year;
Brings Advanced Surgical Monitoring System to UNMC/NHS
Creates the Jesse Edwards Award for Top Physician Assistants
August News Releases
August 31, 2000
will provide more than $4 million of support over next four years; UNMC
Eppley Cancer Center Earns Clinical Cancer Center Designation
August 29, 2000
Researchers Involved in Studying Implantable Device That May Become the
First New Type of Treatment for Depression in 50 Years
UNMC/NHS Creates Medical Vocabulary for Computers, Clinicians
Compliance to be Discussed; UNMC, Kutak Rock Offer October Legal Seminar
August 26, 2000
go toward Research Center of Excellence:
Second Major Gift from Durham; New Research Center To Be Named in his Honor
August 22, 2000
Man Praises Procedure
Completes First Surgery Using Robotic Equipment
August 11, 2000
Center Funded Through Federal Grant
August 8, 2000
Diplomas At UNMC
August 7, 2000
Viral Heart Disease Being Developed by UNMC Researchers
August 3, 2000
About $600,000 in 1999-2000
Commitment to Research Infrastructure
August 2, 2000
of Dentistry Students First to Receive Forgivable Student Loans in Exchange
for Rural Nebraska Practice Commitment
August 1, 2000
Lessons in Health Care, Spanish
Spent Summer in Latin America
for UNMC Tour Program
July News Releases
July 31, 2000
Recognizes Gering Resident, Duane Schmutzer, for Nursing Teaching Excellence
Nurses Aug. 16 in Beatrice to Learn About Flexible Bachelor’s, Master’s
Degree Nursing Programs
July 26, 2000
Will Be Later This Summer
Eighth U.S. Medical Center To Use Robotic Surgical Equipment
July 25, 2000
Make Available Report on Health Status of Nebraskans
July 20, 2000
Enriches Academics; UNMC to Double Research Funding by 2004
Nursing Students Make Dean’s List for Spring 2000
Pharmacy Students Make Dean’s List for Spring 2000
July 7, 2000
Center Starts Breast Cancer Training Program for Graduate Students
June News Releases
June 27, 2000
Dentistry Researchers Say Estrogen Supplements May Reduce Oral Bone Loss
in Women After Menopause
June 22, 2000
to Study in India: UNMC Research Coordinator Receives Fulbright
June 20, 2000
Alumni Establish $500,000 Teaching Award
Across Nebraska Attend UNMC’s 8th Annual Health/Science Meet
June 19, 2000
for Longtime Service to UNMC
with Chancellor’s Distinguished Service Award
Tri-County Hospital in Lexington Team up to Provide Nursing Students with
Practical Experience, Opportunity
June 9, 2000
for June 15 and 16 at Doubletree Hotel
to Host Presidents Cancer Panel in Omaha
to Participate in Largest, Most Intense, Nationwide Study to Find Best
Treatment for Depression in Teenagers
Health is Important to Overall Health
June 6, 2000
of Nursing Invites Public to Learn More About Careers in Nursing at June
11 Big Red Nursing Day
June 5, 2000
to be Represented at 8th UNMC Health/Science Meet June 15-17
June 2, 2000
of Family Practice Names Award Recipients
for Success in Graduating Family Physicians
May News Releases
May 31, 2000
Lessons in Health Care, Spanish
in Latin America This Summer
May 26, 2000
UNMC Eppley Cancer Center:
Expert to Perform at 2000 Cattlemen’s Ball
May 24, 2000
Dental Class Finishes Second In Nationwide Exam
May 19, 2000
Selected for UNMC Teaching Award
May 15, 2000
Student Wins National Research Award
May 11, 2000
Institute Guild Sponsors June 11 Garden Walk to Benefit Children, Adults
with Disabilities
May 10, 2000
Receives State Associations Service to Medicine Award
May 9, 2000
Appointed to National Cancer Advisory Board
May 8, 2000
Program for Fall 2000;
Bioinformatics Program
May 5, 2000
Offers Free Dentistry Seminar to Dentists, Hygienists at Mahoney State
Park, North Platte, Scottsbluff, Grand Island
UNMC Eppley Cancer Center:
Two Quarter Horses for 2000 Cattlemen’s Ball
May 4, 2000
and Marrow Transplantation Society; Dr. Vose Elected as Associations Treasurer
May 3, 2000
Will Help Understand Depression in Older Adults:
Researchers Seek People 75 Years and Older for Nationwide Study on Depression
Treatment
May 2, 2000
Arthritis Foundation Director to Give Latta Lecture at UNMC
May 1, 2000
at UNMC Recognized as Oldfield Research Fund Winner
Ceremony to Recognize Outstanding Leaders: UNMC Commencement Honors
Hixson, Johar, Starzl
To Receive Diplomas in Kearney, Lincoln, Omaha and Scottsbluff at Commencements
April News Releases
April 28, 2000
Among 24,000 Licensed Nebraska Nurses to Celebrate National Nurses Week,
May 6-12
April 26, 2000
Award to UNMC Researcher:
Receives Prestigious MERIT Award from NIH
Team with Nebraska Department of HHS and CDC:
Salmonella Bacteria Identified: Study Appears in New England Journal of
Medicine
April 24, 2000
Also Recognized with $1.1 Million Grant from National Institutes of Health:
Selected for Membership in Prestigious James IV Association of Surgeons,
Inc.
Invited to UNMC Informational Sessions May 2 in Beatrice for Information
on Pursuing Bachelor’s, Master’s Degrees
April 19, 2000
UNMC Eppley Cancer Center:
to be featured at 2000 Cattlemens Ball
April 17, 2000
of the UNMC Eppley Cancer Center Establish $300,000 Endowment Through University
of Nebraska Foundation
April 12, 2000
Dentistry Students Selected into Dental Honorary Society
Wyo. Native, John McPherson, Receives Omicron Kappa Upsilons William S.
Kramer
Award of Excellence
April 11, 2000
Learning Partners Offer Free Mini-Medical School Series on #1 Killer of
Americans:
Beat Goes Wrong: Breakthroughs in Cardiovascular Research & Treatment”
April 10, 2000
of Pharmacy Students Receive National Awards at American Pharmaceutical
Association Convention
April 7, 2000
Dentistry Honors Outstanding Faculty, Students
April 5, 2000
World Report Survey Ranks Six UNMC Programs Among Best in Country
April 4, 2000
Nebraska Offering This Service:
Treatment Provides Exciting, New Alternative for Prostate Cancer Patients
March 31, 2000
Will Be Held Nov. 17 at SAC Museum:
Jan Smith-Donaldson To Receive 2000 Ambassador of Hope Award
Four Outstanding Teachers
March 24, 2000
National Medical Association Respond to National Mandate;
Plan First Annual Community Health Fair
March 23, 2000
Cell Research Team Will Study in Israel for Eight Months:
Howard Gendelman, Receives Prestigious Fulbright Award
March 16, 2000
Students Receive Residency Assignments Through Senior Match Day Program
March 14, 2000
New Doors as Class Leader at UNMC
to Train as Diabetes Educator Assistants
Native American Response to Diabetes Crisis
March 9, 2000
Researchers Ming-Fong Lin, Ph.D., Dan Monaghan, Ph.D. Recognized for Outstanding
Research
March 8, 2000
Hope to Patients Waiting for a Liver Transplant
Surgeons Perform First Adult Living-Related Liver Transplant in Nebraska
March 6, 2000
to Honor Outstanding Faculty, Students; New Dean to be Guest Speaker at
March 17 Professionals Day Event
March 3, 2000
as Executive Director of Information Technology Services