Tom O’Connor UNMC public affairs
Book on health disparities gains national attention
A new book on health disparities, co-authored by UNMC’s Rubens Pamies, M.D., was highlighted on CNN Headline News last week. The book, “Multicultural Medicine and Health Disparities,” was unveiled last week during the Fifth Annual Primary Care and Prevention Conference in Atlanta.
Sep 28, 2005
Maurers honored by Chabad of Nebraska
Making the community better has been a team effort for UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., and his wife, Beverly. Team Maurer was in the spotlight once again Wednesday night as the Maurers were honored by Chabad of Nebraska for all they have done during their 12 years in Nebraska.
Sep 19, 2005
Health Professions Tracking Center lands contract
The UNMC Health Professions Tracking Center, a unique service for tracking health professionals, will seek approval of the University of Nebraska Board of Regents today to start providing its services to the Wyoming Health Care Commission. The one-year contract would be renewable on an annual basis.
Sep 16, 2005
Dr. Linder named associate vice chancellor for research
James Linder, M.D., a key administrator and faculty member at UNMC for nearly 20 years, is returning to Nebraska as associate vice chancellor for research with the goal of boosting UNMC’s clinical research enterprise to a record level.
Sep 6, 2005
Maurers to be honored for their work in community
Since coming to Omaha in 1993, Harold M. and Beverly Maurer have made community outreach one of their top priorities. Their efforts have not gone unnoticed. On Sept. 14, the couple will be honored in a special recognition dinner by the Chabad of Nebraska.
Aug 31, 2005
Kearney to host disaster training course Aug. 23-26
Nebraska now ranks among the three largest training centers in the National Disaster Life Support program. On Aug. 23 to 26, the Holiday Inn at 110 Second Ave. in Kearney will host a three and one-half day course designed to provide participants with the necessary skills to become course instructors in bioterrorism and natural disaster preparedness.
Aug 22, 2005
Dr. Wengel named psychiatry chairman
Steven Wengel, M.D., who has served has interim chairman of the UNMC Department of Psychiatry for the past 16 months, has been named chairman of the department.
The appointment, which was effective July 1, was announced by John Gollan, M.D., Ph.D., dean of the UNMC College of Medicine.
Aug 18, 2005
Cattlemen’s Ball raises $600,000 for Eppley Cancer Center
Officials from the Cattlemen’s Ball of Nebraska visited UNMC on Tuesday to make a donation of historic proportions — $600,000. The funds were generated by the 2005 Cattlemen’s Ball held June 4 at the Herb Albers Feedlot near Wisner, Neb. The amount nearly triples the previous fund-raising record for the event.
Jul 27, 2005
UNMC involved in clinical trial to enhance bone healing
UNMC has become the fifth site in the U.S. to enter into a clinical trial with Aastrom Biosciences, Inc., to determine if special adult stem cells can help speed the healing of severe leg fractures and eliminate the need to do painful bone grafting procedures.
Jul 25, 2005
Dr. James Neff, outstanding orthopaedic surgeon, dies
James Russell Neff, M.D., an internationally recognized faculty member and orthopaedic surgeon for UNMC and its hospital partner, The Nebraska Medical Center, died Tuesday at Methodist Hospital in Omaha after an extended battle with cancer. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Aug. 6, at Dundee Presbyterian Church, 5312 Underwood Ave.
Jul 15, 2005