John Keenan
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Nominate UNMC alumni for Excellence in Innovation Award
Award will be presented during UNeMed’s Innovation Awards in October.
Jul 20, 2016
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Ask UNMC: Cholesterol screening for children
What are the new recommended screenings in regards to cholesterol in children and adolescents? (Featuring Arwa Nasir, M.D., UNMC College of Medicine)
Jul 20, 2016
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Series helps educators improve teaching methods
Fifteen UNMC faculty members recently completed the Performance Improvement in Teaching Series.
Jul 20, 2016
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Dr. Mirnics takes reins at Munroe-Meyer Institute
Karoly Mirnics, M.D., Ph.D., wants to maximize MMI’s impact.
Jul 20, 2016
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LiveGreen: Little steps, big impact
Simple actions make our air cleaner, keep our cost of living low, and fulfill our mission toward better health.
Jul 19, 2016
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St. Baldrick’s head-shaving event Friday
Med Center’s pediatric doctors will shave their heads for cancer research.
Jul 19, 2016
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Training room only latest library improvement
New Wilson Training Room available for meetings including videoconferences, training sessions, webinars and other uses.
Jul 19, 2016
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Dr. Kalil is lead author on new pneumonia guidelines
Shorter courses of antibiotics deemed safe for patients with hospital-acquired and ventilator-associated pneumonia.
Jul 19, 2016
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Nebraska sex trafficking report released
Women’s Fund of Omaha-sponsored report finds “woeful lack of awareness” around state.
Jul 18, 2016
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