Vicky Cerino UNMC public affairs
College of Nursing opens history museum
In a “bandage-cutting” ceremony Friday, officials unveiled the UNMC College of Nursing and Alumni History Museum, which documents its history of nursing education and care. The museum, located on the third floor of the college in Room 3000, will be open to the campus and public today from 1 to 4 p.m. Admission is free.
Jun 6, 2005
National officials impressed by STATPack
Three officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Public Health Laboratory (APHL) recently spent two days in Nebraska as part of a site visit for the APHL Private-Public Laboratory Integration Project.
May 16, 2005
Husker coach goes on offense against breast cancer
Nebraska Cornhusker Football Coach Bill Callahan has gone on the offense in the fight against breast cancer. Having lost both of his parents to cancer — his mother to breast cancer – he’s making a play to find ways to prevent and cure cancer.
May 16, 2005
May 20 golf tourney to raise funds for disabilities programs
The C. Louis Meyer Rehabilitation Foundation, Inc., invites the public to participate in the Tee-Up for Disabilities Golf Tournament Friday, May 20, at the Tregaron Golf Course in Bellevue, 13909 Glengarry Circle.
May 16, 2005
Honorary degree recipient to give May 12 lecture
UNMC has selected Linda Cronenwett, Ph.D., professor and dean of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Nursing, to receive a 2005 Honorary Doctor of Science degree. During her visit, Dr. Cronenwett will present a lecture titled, “Nursing’s Contributions to Healthcare Quality: Raising the Bar,” on Thursday, May 12.
May 10, 2005
Researchers evaluate treatment for lung disease
Researchers at UNMC are conducting a study to evaluate a new treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a debilitating and deadly lung disease. UNMC is one of 75 leading medical centers in North America and Europe participating in a phase III clinical trial that tests the potential of interferon gamma-1b.
May 5, 2005
Nursing faculty, students launch leadership academy
The UNMC College of Nursing has launched a leadership academy for students. The pilot program began in Omaha earlier this year with plans in the fall to expand to the college’s divisions in Scottsbluff, Kearney and Lincoln.
Apr 27, 2005
Nurse practitioner fulfills dream in poverty-stricken Bangladesh
As a young adult, Sandra Borden knew she wanted to work overseas in a remote place. She never really dreamed of being a nurse, nor did she seriously consider nursing as a career. But nursing was her destiny. The Gibbon, Neb., woman went on to build and staff a hospital in one of the poorest and most remote parts of the world. Last year, she received the UNMC College of Nursing Alumni Association Distinguished Alumnus Award for outstanding work in Bangladesh. Editor’s note: This story contains a graphic image.
Apr 22, 2005
UNMC psychiatrist reaches adolescents via airwaves
Two months ago, Omaha radio station KQCH (94.1 FM) launched a radio show that focuses on adolescent mental health issues. “Sunday Night Shrink Rap” is hosted by UNMC psychiatrist, Jim Sorrell, M.D., assistant professor, UNMC Department of Psychiatry, and on-air personally Damian Montez.
Apr 18, 2005
NIH appoints Dr. Berger to Center for Scientific Review
Ann Berger, Ph.D., UNMC College of Nursing associate professor of nursing, has been selected for a four-year appointment to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Center for Scientific Review (CSR). Dr. Berger is assigned to the Nursing Science: Children and Families Study Section.
Apr 15, 2005