Tom O’Connor UNMC public affairs
Ruth and Bill Scott continue their incredible support of UNMC
The UNMC beat goes on — thanks in large measure to the leadership of Omahans Ruth and Bill Scott. The Scotts, who have made five previous major donations to UNMC, are at it again. This time, they are making a gift that will provide the foundation for UNMC to add two new buildings — a College of Public Health and an addition to the College of Nursing — while also completing the establishment of UNMC’s academic campus.
Feb 29, 2008
Compromise bill created pertaining to controversial research
After several months of negotiations, a compromise legislative bill has been created by the Judiciary Committee of the Nebraska Legislature to establish guidelines for research involving human embryonic stem cells and other evolving research techniques such as therapeutic cloning.
Feb 13, 2008
UNMC, Mark Gilbert to be featured on Friday’s CBS Evening News
A story by about UNMC Artist in Residence Mark Gilbert will air at the tail end of Friday’s 5:30 p.m. broadcast of the CBS Evening News with Katie Couric.
Feb 8, 2008
UNMC to be featured Friday on CBS Evening News
Steve Hartman is a great storyteller. Each week, he scours the country looking for unique stories on fascinating people for his weekly “Assignment America” segment on the CBS Evening News with Katie Couric. This week, Hartman came to Omaha to put together a video masterpiece on Mark Gilbert, UNMC’s artist in residence who has been involved in two pioneering efforts — teaching medical students how to improve their observation skills and painting a series of portraits of patients and their caregivers.
Feb 7, 2008
UNMC student plaza made possible by Scotts’ gift
Thanks to the generosity of two of UNMC’s biggest supporters, Ruth and Bill Scott, a student plaza, ice rink and an architectural/artistic feature will be added to the heart of the UNMC campus.
Jan 30, 2008
Geriatrics center may be named for senior care company
UNMC will seek approval of the University of Nebraska Board of Regents on Friday to name its new geriatrics center the Home Instead Center for Successful Aging.
Jan 16, 2008
Texas physician named chairman of pediatrics
A Texas neonatologist, John Sparks, M.D., has been named chairman of the UNMC Department of Pediatrics. The appointment, which was effective Jan. 1, was announced today by John Gollan, M.D., Ph.D., dean of the UNMC College of Medicine.
Jan 11, 2008
Tom O’Connor of UNMC Public Affairs reflects on 20 years of hosting Community Health Line.
Dec 19, 2007
UNMC party raises more than $8,400 for Nebraska AIDS Project
In spite of a major ice storm earlier in the day, more than 100 people attended the UNMC pre-party for the “Night of a Thousand Stars” event on Dec. 1, raising $8,420 for the Nebraska AIDS Project.
Dec 14, 2007
Carol Wilson, legendary nursing administrator, dies
A legendary hospital nursing administrator for UNMC, Carol Wilson, died on Friday at Hospice House in Omaha from complications resulting from her lengthy battle with colon cancer.
Nov 27, 2007