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Sorrell Center shows latest in simulated training tools

UNMC faculty members saw a different kind of patient in the new Sorrell Center during last week’s Simulation Day.

Jul 28, 2008

Study: Medicare Part D contributed to rural pharmacy closings

When the Medicare D prescription drug coverage benefit began in January 2006, it provided seniors greater peace of mind by protecting them from high drug costs and unexpected drug expenses.

Jul 21, 2008

Campus invited to July 22 Simulation Day

The new Sorrell Center will be the backdrop for the July 22 Simulation Day, which is expected to draw more than 150 people.

Jul 17, 2008

Burger King campaign to benefit research at UNMC

For the fifth consecutive year, area Burger King Restaurants will raise money for pediatric cancer research at the UNMC Eppley Cancer Center through the “BK Beat Cancer for Kids” campaign.

Jul 16, 2008

High school honor students explore health science careers

Katie Fagot, a student at the Eustis-Farnam High School, isn’t sure what career in health care she would like to pursue. But after a week at UNMC, she is closer to deciding.

Jul 14, 2008

College of Nursing awards seven for teaching, research, service

During its recent annual spring retreat in Lincoln, the UNMC College of Nursing presented seven awards to faculty and staff for excellence in teaching, research and service.

Jul 8, 2008

Summit draws 120 leaders to discuss health care for Nebraskans

Carl Lorenzen has experienced the high cost of health care and knows how devastating life would be without health insurance.

Jun 2, 2008

Nebraska health summit on campus today

The Nebraska Health Summit, which will be held today in UNMC’s Durham Research Center, will focus on providing quality and affordable health care for all Nebraskans.

May 29, 2008

Summit aimed at improving health care for all Nebraskans

Quality and affordable health care for all Nebraskans will be the underlying focus during the daylong Nebraska Health Summit on Thursday in UNMC’s Durham Research Center.

May 27, 2008

Dr. Oleynikov spreading the word about NOTES

Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery (NOTES) may be coming to an operating room near you. It would offer pain-free surgery with no incision for some of the most common abdominal surgeries, such as gallbladder and appendix removal. On Tuesday in San Diego at the Digestive Disease Week® 2008 conference, UNMC’s Dmitry Oleynikov, M.D., will be among three other surgeons presenting abstracts on various NOTES procedures.

May 19, 2008