Victoria Cerino
UNMC ice skating rink to open Nov. 26
This year, the UNMC Skate-a-thon for Parkinson’s event will begin on Jan. 27 at 2 p.m. and end Jan. 28 at 2 p.m.
Nov 15, 2016
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College of Nursing designated U.S. Army ROTC Nursing Center of Excellence
One of only 47 designated programs in the country
Nov 14, 2016
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UNMC College of Nursing in Scottsbluff to hold health fair Nov. 17
Will feature health education, screenings, flu shots, fun
Nov 7, 2016
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UNMC partners with community health providers to improve patient transitioning
One impetuses for the grant is a study by the U.S. Office of the Inspector General that cited a loss of $2.8 billion in 2014 because of poor transitions from acute care into skilled nursing facilities
Oct 31, 2016
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James Wisecarver, M.D., Ph.D., elected president-elect of national organization
He will serve as president-elect until fall 2018 when he will become president.
Oct 21, 2016
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UNMC, Children’s receive grant to make clinical trials available statewide
Clinical trials determine if a new test or treatment works, is safe and also looks at improving the quality of life.
Oct 18, 2016
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$300,000 grant to fund behavioral health internship training in underserved
The one-year grant will support stipends for 21 counseling interns from these four graduate counseling programs.
Oct 17, 2016
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Successful Opioid Summit Held in Omaha
Focus on prevention, treatment, and law enforcement
Oct 14, 2016
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Rowen Zetterman, M.D., named chair of ACGME board
As the chair, Dr. Zetterman will lead several initiatives that the ACGME is currently exploring.
Oct 11, 2016
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College of Nursing to host information sessions on doctoral nursing degrees
“Take a Closer Look– Ph.D. & D.N.P.”
Sep 21, 2016
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