Walter Brooks UNMC public affairs
Correa uses radio, TV to fight tobacco use among Latinos
Antonia Correa is on a crusade against tobacco use in the Latino community. It’s a mission she’s been fighting for several years as the tobacco prevention specialist for the UNMC Community Partnership.
Aug 4, 2005
Graduate earns long-distance bachelor’s degree
When Sonja Belville came to Omaha in May to receive her bachelor of science degree in radiation science technology, she did something she had wanted to do for two years – see what the rest of her classmates looked like. Belville participated in UNMC’s RT to BSRT online degree completion program and did her entire two years of study a thousand miles away in Florida.
Jul 25, 2005
Spanish-language parenting course recognized
The South Omaha Neighborhood Association (SONA) has named the “For the Love of Family” Spanish-language parenting course as the winner of the SONA 2005 Project of Merit Award. The announcement was made in June and is a crowning achievement for the nine-year old program. The program was designed to assist Latino families who face unique challenges when raising their children in two cultures.
Jul 22, 2005
MMI to study sitting posture development in infants
Sitting independently in an upright position can be an extensive challenge for infants with developmental disabilities. In order to examine the development of this milestone, UNMC’s Munroe-Meyer Institute is seeking applicants for a new study.
Jul 8, 2005
Dr. Sullivan leads delegation to UNMC
One of the nation’s most distinguished medical educators and an advisor to President George W. Bush on health disparities, Louis W. Sullivan, M.D., is visiting UNMC this week to further develop the historic Virginia-Nebraska Alliance signed last year.
Jun 30, 2005
Elder caregiving focus of town hall meeting
On June 22, Jane Potter, M.D., will be one of several geriatric specialists featured in a 60-minute Nebraska Educational Telecommunications special on elder caregiving in Nebraska, titled, “The Nebraska Caregiving Town Hall Meeting: A Nebraska Connects Special.”
Jun 20, 2005
Fuchs, Newland honored at SAHP awards program
Robert Fuchs and James Newland, M.D., were honored at the 2005 Awards Program for the UNMC School of Allied Health Professions. Retiring Associate Dean Mary Haven also was recognized for her leadership.
Jun 9, 2005
Munroe-Meyer Guild’s annual garden walk, faire June 12
The 38th Annual Garden Walk will be Sunday, June 12, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (rain or shine). Sponsored by the Munroe-Meyer Guild at UNMC, proceeds will support MMI’s therapeutic, training and research activities benefiting children, youth and adults with developmental disabilities and chronic handicapping conditions.
Jun 7, 2005
UNMC honors 29 at minority graduate reception
UNMC’s graduates of color gathered May 11 to praise and recognize those who most supported their educational journey. This year, 29 students were listed on the roll call of honor.
Jun 3, 2005
UNMC grad pursues career in mental healing
While there is a major need for diversity in all areas of health services, there is an especially severe shortage of psychiatric specialists of color. This was just one of several motivating factors that led Hope Jackson-Konnath to graduate today as a psychiatric nurse practitioner from the UNMC College of Nursing.
May 13, 2005