Tom O’Connor UNMC public affairs
NEJM hails health disparities book
A book on health disparities co-authored by a UNMC physician received high marks in a book review published in the July 13 edition of The New England Journal of Medicine.
Jul 14, 2006
Dr. Todero to leave College of Nursing after 28 years
A longtime key administrator and educator for the UNMC College of Nursing, Cathie Todero, Ph.D., will be leaving UNMC on July 14 to become director of the School of Nursing at San Diego State University.
Jun 20, 2006
Plans move ahead for Bennett Hall renovation
UNMC received approval from the University of Nebraska Board of Regents Thursday on a program statement and budget to allow for renovation of Bennett Hall.
Jun 16, 2006
Autistic teens steal limelight
Dick Vermeil knew he had been upstaged, but he didn’t mind one bit. The NFL coaching legend delivered the keynote address at the 5th annual GWR Sunshine Foundation benefit dinner at Qwest Center Omaha on June 4 to raise money for the Munroe-Meyer Institute’s autism program.
Jun 15, 2006
UNMC epilepsy program making a difference
Everyone looks forward to the weekend, but this coming weekend is extra special to Heather Overton. The 23-year-old Bellevue girl, who was first diagnosed with epilepsy when she was 18 months, will celebrate three years of being seizure free on June 3. It’s a landmark event, and she gives full credit to Sanjay Singh, M.D., director of The Nebraska Epilepsy Center at UNMC and its hospital partner, The Nebraska Medical Center.
May 31, 2006
Diabetic soldier returns from Iraq, inspires others
Mark Thompson is on a mission. He wants to inspire other diabetics that if they manage the disease, they can lead an active, full life and, hopefully, be free from complications. Thompson, 29, should know. In 2000, he was diagnosed with Type I (insulin dependent) diabetes.
May 19, 2006
Events to raise money, awareness for autism program
After raising more than $642,000 for the autism program at UNMC’s Munroe-Meyer Institute last year with a dinner and golf tournament, Gail Werner-Robertson has even bigger plans for this year. Founder and CEO of GWR Wealth Management LLC, Werner-Robertson hopes to raise $1 million this year through a three-day series of events running June 3-5.
May 12, 2006
Sen. Nelson gets debriefing on mini-robots
Nebraska Sen. Ben Nelson paid UNMC a visit on May 5 to get a first-hand look at what many think is the future of surgery — mini-robots. Earlier in the week, Nelson had been instrumental in getting the Senate Armed Services Committee to approve $3 million in earmarked funds to go toward further development of the mini-robot program
May 11, 2006
Andersens recognized for their support of research
Two longtime supporters of UNMC and the University of Nebraska – Harold and Marian Andersen – were honored last month by Nebraskans for Research for their ongoing support of medical research.
May 10, 2006
Momentum continues to build at UNMC
Since becoming chancellor seven and a half years ago, Harold M. Maurer, M.D., has been committed to building UNMC’s future. At Tuesday’s Annual Faculty Meeting, Dr. Maurer spelled out his vision for the future, while outlining the accomplishments of the past year and detailing the challenges that lie ahead.
Apr 27, 2006