Victoria Cerino
College of Nursing holds induction ceremony
The UNMC College of Nursing held induction ceremonies across the state recently to recognize 131 new nursing students as they committed to academic integrity and begin assimilating the values and behaviors of the professional nurse.
Oct 24, 2005
New book explores problem of infections after surgery
With the development of such prosthetic devices as artificial joints, mechanical heart valves and cerebral-spinal fluid shunts, doctors have an almost miraculous ability to save lives and restore function. Unfortunately, one of the chief limitations of their use is infections. Mark Rupp, M.D., UNMC professor of internal medicine, is co-editor of a new textbook directed at understanding these important infections.
Oct 3, 2005
Women’s Health and Wellness Conference Oct. 14
The eighth annual Omaha Women’s Health and Wellness Conference will be Friday, Oct. 14, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the DC Centre in Omaha, 11830 Stonegate Circle, located three blocks south of 120th & Maple Streets.
Sep 30, 2005
World-famous heart surgeon on campus Oct. 5
Some believe the secret to aging well is to stay active. Two men nearing 100 years old who’ve made major impacts in medicine, and who are the epitome of aging well, will meet again Oct. 5 during a special lectureship at UNMC. World-famous heart surgeon Michael DeBakey, M.D., 97, will speak during a lectureship named in honor of the scientific achievements of UNMC’s Denham Harman, M.D., Ph.D., who soon will be 90 years old.
Sep 28, 2005
Dr. Billings to retire after 40 years in nursing, education
At age 6, Judy Billings, Ph.D., knew she wanted to become a nurse, although she didn’t really know why. On Friday, the assistant dean of the UNMC College of Nursing Kearney Division will retire after 40 years in nursing.
Sep 27, 2005
Enzyme improves immunity, suppresses HIV-1 dementia
UNMC researchers have demonstrated for the first time that suppression of a particular enzyme in humans may increase immune responses against human immunodeficiency virus-1 (HIV-1), and thus decrease virus in the brain. The findings are published in the Oct. 1 issue of Blood, a prestigious journal of the American Society of Hematology.
Sep 23, 2005
Mini-Medical School celebrates 10th anniversary
UNMC and co-sponsors in 17 communities across Nebraska invite the public to participate in a free health educational series titled, “A Decade Makes a Difference.” The series will run three Thursdays, Oct. 6, 13 and 20, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (central time). This fall’s Mini-Medical School, which focuses on genetics, cardiology and the brain, celebrates the 10th anniversary of the program.
Sep 21, 2005
Nursing research receives boost with renovations
Research in the UNMC College of Nursing will get a boost with the newly renovated Niedfelt Nursing Research Center. The college will host a ribbon-cutting/open house Friday at 2 p.m. in the 5th floor lobby in the College of Nursing. The expanded center provides space and support for faculty and student research.
Sep 15, 2005
UNMC to provide screenings, masks at Husker Harvest Days
Amid the latest farm machinery, technology, information and education at Husker Harvest Days in Grand Island Sept. 13-15, physicians from UNMC will be on hand to provide free lung disease screenings to farmers. Farmers also will receive free respirator masks that can minimize exposure to potentially hazardous materials.
Sep 12, 2005
Campus attends special Joslyn event
More than 350 employees, faculty, students and family members of UNMC, University Medical Associates and The Nebraska Medical Center attended a special event at the Joslyn Art Museum on Thursday, Aug. 31. The free event, which included tours, food and music by the Johnny Kotchian Trio, was part of the Passport Partners program.
Sep 7, 2005