Karen Burbach

Student spotlight — Nicole Nelson

Today we meet Nicole Nelson, a second-year medical student.

Feb 22, 2013

One couple’s journey to start a family

For any couple, the decision to start a family is one of the biggest ones they’ll ever make. For Ross and Bridgit Pollpeter, the decision carried even more weight. Bridgit is a patient at The Nebraska Medical Center Diabetes Center.

Feb 22, 2013

UNMC for the record

Senior nursing students raise money for children.

Feb 22, 2013

Schedule changes for Music as Medicine, zoo membership sales and ice rink

The Music as Medicine concert scheduled for noon today has been postponed and the ice rink is closed. Zoo memberships also will not be sold over the lunch hour.

Feb 21, 2013

Lookin’ at U — Kathlene Egbers

This week, we learn more about Kathlene Egbers, a receptionist in the psychology department at the Munroe-Meyer Institute.

Feb 21, 2013

Sen. Johanns impressed by UNMC visit

Nebraska Sen. Mike Johanns received an overview this week of some of the projects UNMC scientists are working on as part of the University of Nebraska being designated by the Department of Defense as a University Affiliated Research Center.

Feb 21, 2013

UNMC study suggests vitamin D could reduce lung inflammation in asthma, COPD

In the first study of its kind, results of a UNMC research study suggests that vitamin D may be important for humans exposed to agricultural organic dust.

Feb 20, 2013

The Durham Museum presents: Rock n’ Roll Behind the Lens

Musicians are not the only “women who rock.” On Wednesday, Feb. 27, UNMC employees and students are invited to a special noon presentation by Janet Macoska, as she presents “Rock n’ Roll Behind the Lens.”

Feb 20, 2013

Discounted UNO hockey tickets for UNMC employees, students

UNMC employees and students can get $10 upper and lower bowl tickets for the University of Nebraska at Omaha Mavs March 1 hockey game against Wisconsin.

Feb 20, 2013

Wellness Wednesday – Strength training tips plus a spring charity bike tour

Learn how resistance and strength training can lead to a healthier life and register for the April 27 charity bike tour, Bike for Sight.

Feb 20, 2013