Lisa Spellman UNMC public relations
UNMC leadership team visits northeast Nebraska
Norfolk, Fremont, West Point and Wayne were the stopping points last week as Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., and 10 medical center leaders toured northeast Nebraska as part of the group’s ninth annual Greater Nebraska trip.
Jun 27, 2011
Mexican Secretary of Health visits UNMC
Universal health coverage in Mexico, access to medical care for immigrants and women’s health were issues discussed during a visit between UNMC leaders and the Mexican Secretary of Health on Monday.
May 25, 2011
High school alliance students look back on program’s first year
As the 32 students in the inaugural UNMC High School Alliance class prepare to graduate Thursday, two seniors reflect on their experiences from the last school year.
May 10, 2011
Gratitude for High School Alliance supporters
On Thursday evening, 32 high school juniors and seniors will graduate from the UNMC High School Alliance — a feat that would not have been possible without the more than 250 faculty, staff and students at UNMC and The Nebraska Medical Center who helped significantly during the last nine months.
May 10, 2011
Dr. Johansson appointed to presidential advisory group
President Barack Obama has appointed Patrik Johansson, M.D., director of the Rural Health Education Network (RHEN) in the UNMC College of Public Health, to the Advisory Group on Prevention, Health Promotion, and Integrative and Public Health.
May 5, 2011
Online database of instructional materials updated
A database of free online instructional materials from several UNMC educational areas has been expanded.
May 4, 2011
Med student’s run-in with deadly viper featured on Animal Planet tonight
In 2007, fourth-year medical student Michael Alexander White nearly lost his life after an encounter with one of the world’s deadliest snakes.
Apr 27, 2011
Community service a way of life for Dr. Brown
Community service runs thick in Dr. David Brown’s blood.
Apr 22, 2011
Public health in action – Dr. Tibbits’ vital evaluations
She’s studied boredom as a risk factor for academic failure and substance abuse in youth.
Apr 19, 2011
Research Notes – Periodontitis drug may help treat cardiovascular disease
UNMC research published in March issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association shows common, inexpensive antibiotic used to treat periodontitis — or gum disease — could reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in post-menopausal women.
Mar 24, 2011