Lisa Spellman

Looking back on 20 years of RHOP with Jeffrey King, M.D.

Since its inception in 1990, 356 students have graduated from the Rural Health Opportunities Program (RHOP).

Mar 15, 2010

Drs. Shaw and Paulman receive universitywide awards

UNMC’s Paul Paulman, M.D., and Bud Shaw, M.D., have received universitywide awards for teaching and innovation respectively, University of Nebraska President James B. Milliken, J.D., announced on Wednesday.

Mar 11, 2010

Wellness Wednesday – Raising awareness about kidney health

Kidney diseases affect 600 million people worldwide — approximately one in ten people.

Mar 10, 2010

Japanese doctors visit UNMC, discuss rural health shortages

Finding ways to increase the number of physicians in rural communities is not just unique to Nebraska.

Mar 2, 2010

LEAD fellows visit UNMC

Fellows from the Nebraska LEAD (Leadership Education/Action Development) program stopped by UNMC on Feb. 19-20, to learn more about the medical center’s programs, outreach and educational efforts.

Feb 26, 2010

UNO classes to be offered at UNMC this summer

Two University of Nebraska at Omaha courses will be held on the UNMC campus this summer for medical center employees who wish to advance their education.

Feb 18, 2010

Dr. Attanasio’s book focuses on dentistry’s role in sleep disorder treatment

In the past several years, there has been an increasing involvement of dentistry as part of the management team approach to sleep disorders, particularly sleep-related breathing disorders (SRBD).

Feb 12, 2010

150 children receive care at dental day

The UNMC College of Dentistry provided care for 150 children during its 17th annual Children’s Dental Day event on Feb. 5.

Feb 10, 2010

Milliken, ed leaders oppose LB 1001

University of Nebraska President J.B. Milliken, J.D., and other state education leaders recently urged members of the Legislature’s Education Committee to reject LB 1001, a bill that would repeal the 2006 Dream Act.

Feb 5, 2010

Dental day meets a pressing need

It is estimated that every year 51 million school hours are lost because of dental problems.

Feb 2, 2010