Tom O’Connor UNMC public affairs
Dr. Mueller named to No. 2 post in College of Public Health
One of the leading rural health policy experts in the country, Keith Mueller, Ph.D., has been named associate dean for academic affairs in the newly formed UNMC College of Public Health.
Jan 17, 2007
UNMC introduces Web-based health record for students
UNMC has announced plans for what is believed to be the first time an academic organization has established a Web-based Personal Health Record program for all its students. In contrast with medical records that are owned by doctors or hospitals, a PHR is owned by the patient and is part of a national effort to involve patients in their own health care.
Jan 12, 2007
UNMC pre-party raises nearly $7,700 for Nebraska AIDS Project
Pauli’s — one of Omaha’s hot spots during the College World Series — was once again the place to be on the evening of Dec. 2, as it played host to UNMC’s pre-party for this year’s “Night of a Thousand Stars” event. More than 150 people turned out for the party, raising nearly $7,700 for the Nebraska AIDS Project.
Dec 11, 2006
Med center employees receive Light of Wellness Award
Medical center employees, Michele Wiggins and Nancy Bernard, were among those honored Thursday by the Wellness Council of the Midlands (WELCOM) with the William M. Kizer Light of Wellness Award.
Nov 21, 2006
UNMC to launch pilot program offering personal services for patients
A UNMC physician will launch a pilot program starting Feb. 1 in which patients will be charged an annual fee in return for a variety of services not normally covered by health insurance policies or government payors, medical center officials have announced.
Nov 20, 2006
National journal spotlights Dr. Fox’s embryonic stem cell work
Thanks in large part to the work of UNMC scientist Ira Fox, M.D., an international group of researchers has demonstrated that embryonic stem cells can be converted into liver cells and used to restore liver function in mice with liver failure. The findings are reported in the Nov. 5 issue of Nature Biotechnology, the leading international science journal in the field.
Nov 9, 2006
Ruth and Bill Scott have joined Chuck Durham as the leading philanthropists to support UNMC through gifts to the University of Nebraska Foundation.
Oct 26, 2006
Scott donation to fund amphitheaters, research labs
Omaha philanthropists Ruth and Bill Scott have made another major investment – their third this year – to the University of Nebraska Foundation to advance the objectives of UNMC.
Oct 25, 2006
Dr. Paustian to be honored today
Fred Paustian, M.D., and his wife, Mary Ann “Maisie,” will formally be honored today at a campus celebration in the Durham Outpatient Center atrium at 10:30 a.m. Plans to name several new UNMC facilities after the Paustians will be announced at the ceremony.
Oct 25, 2006
Maurers to be honored by Children’s Square U.S.A.
UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., and his wife, Beverly, will be honored by Children’s Square U.S.A. on Tuesday at a dinner in Council Bluffs. Tickets for the event can be purchased today by calling 322-3700.
Oct 20, 2006