Bill O’Neill UNMC public affairs
UNMC to receive funds to study potential Saddle Creek relocation
UNMC will receive $1 million in federal funds to conduct a feasibility study regarding the relocation of Saddle Creek Road on the campus’s western boundary. U.S. Sen. Ben Nelson was instrumental in acquiring the funds that will be designated for this use.
Jan 17, 2006
Mayor honors faculty as hometown heroes
Several UNMC faculty and employees were honored as “Hometown Heroes” recently by Mayor Mike Fahey, for their roles in helping to bring conventions to Qwest Center Omaha, raising the city’s profile and helping to pay the facility’s debt.
Jan 16, 2006
UNMC to test medication for pathological gambling
UNMC is participating in a clinical trial that is the first one solely intended to study a medication’s effect on pathological gambling. UNMC is one of 20 sites nationwide participating in the 15-week, Phase III clinical trial.
Dec 13, 2005
Leuenberger earns Wellness Council leadership award
A conscientious employer, Don Leuenberger says, has a responsibility to provide reasonable opportunities for employees to participate in healthy activities and to encourage employees to take part in healthy activities. For his efforts, he has received the William M. Kizer Light of Wellness Award from the Wellness Council of the Midlands.
Nov 17, 2005
Senators tour UNMC buildings up for renovation
Several state senators on Monday toured some of UNMC’s oldest buildings, in advance of next session’s debate on a bill that would allocate money to renovate them for research and other uses.
Nov 2, 2005
UNMC to further develop bioterrorism-related curricula
UNMC will continue to develop interdisciplinary bioterrorism-related curricula for its students and for health care students across the United States, with the renewal of a grant that it first received in 2003.
Oct 31, 2005
Students celebrate American Pharmacists Month
Students in the UNMC College of Pharmacy are celebrating American Pharmacists Month by offering immunization flu shots in Omaha and hosting several activities on campus.
Oct 25, 2005
UNMC receives award in joint replacement technology
UNMC received an international joint replacement society’s top research award earlier this month. The International Society for Technology in Arthroplasty (ISTA) presented the HAP Paul Award to UNMC at the ISTA’s annual symposium in Kyoto, Japan, on Oct. 1. The award is the international group’s highest honor for distinguished research. UNMC received the award for its work in minimally invasive, computer-assisted joint replacement surgery.
Oct 20, 2005
Nebraska contingent touts IT in health care
A group of prominent officials from Nebraska presented the state’s model for integrating information technology into health care Tuesday at a national conference organized by former House Speaker Newt Gingrich.
Oct 19, 2005
Chancellor Maurer named King of Ak-Sar-Ben
UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., on Saturday was named the 109th King of Ak-Sar-Ben during the annual Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben Coronation Ball at Qwest Center Omaha.
Oct 17, 2005