Vicky Cerino UNMC public affairs
Ambassador of Hope gala set for Nov. 5
The Friends of the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Eppley Cancer Center will honor Omaha philanthropist Chuck Durham at its Ambassador of Hope Gala at the Qwest Center Omaha Friday, Nov. 5. They also will recognize the family of Liz Karnes for their efforts to raise awareness of cancer research.
Oct 22, 2004
Visiting nurse scholar on campus Oct. 28-29
The UNMC College of Nursing and The Nebraska Medical Center will host Joanne Hickey, Ph.D., as its 15th Visiting Nurse Scholar, Oct. 28-29. Dr. Hickey is division head of acute and critical care and program director of the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist programs at the University of Texas- Houston, School of Nursing.
Oct 21, 2004
Induction ceremony recognizes nursing students
The UNMC College of Nursing held induction ceremonies across the state Oct. 10 to recognize 131 new nursing students as they committed to academic integrity and begin assimilating the values and behaviors of the professional nurse.
Oct 15, 2004
UNMC is serving as an adviser to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) medical office and has worked on projects to help improve NASA’s health care plans to astronauts and their families.
Oct 14, 2004
NASA officials at UNMC to explore partnerships
Two leading medical officials with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) will visit UNMC today and Thursday to talk about current and potential partnerships with UNMC. The Medical Center has served as an advisor to NASA’s medical office, working on two new health programs to help meet future space challenges.
Oct 13, 2004
Nursing faculty present research findings
UNMC College of Nursing faculty recently attended the National Congress on the State of the Science in Nursing Research in Washington, D.C. The Congress provides a forum to explore emerging scientific discoveries related to nursing practice.
Oct 11, 2004
Nursing students to participate in induction ceremonies
The UNMC College of Nursing will hold induction ceremonies Sunday at 2 p.m. (CDT) to recognize 131 new nursing students as they commit to academic integrity and begin assimilating the values and behaviors of the professional nurse.
Oct 8, 2004
Art exhibit shows healing power of dogs
The UNMC College of Nursing Lincoln Division invites the public to a free Paws Up! art exhibit “For The Love of Dogs” that includes 25 colorful drawings of dogs by children.
Oct 8, 2004
Omaha Women’s Health and Wellness conference Oct. 22
The seventh annual Omaha Women’s Health and Wellness Conference will be Friday, Oct. 22, at the Holiday Inn Convention Center, 72nd & Grover Streets.
Oct 1, 2004
UNMC to host pain management series
UNMC pain management experts will provide an overview of what health professionals and scientists are doing to help manage pain during UNMC’s fall Mini-Medical School. The free health educational series titled, “Make It Go Away – Managing Pain,” will run Thursdays, Oct. 14, 21, 28 and Nov. 4, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (central time).
Sep 29, 2004