Lisa Spellman

Pawnee Elementary students visit the medical center

Using table salt, sugar and cayenne pepper, Maurice Godfrey, Ph.D., an associate professor of pediatrics, recently demonstrated to 72 fourth-grade students from Pawnee Elementary School exactly how the human sense of taste works.

May 21, 2008

Dentistry students’ research recognized by international association

The research of three UNMC College of Dentistry students recently was recognized by the International Association for Dental Research (IADR).

May 20, 2008

Nursing hosts graduate student research colloquium

UNMC College of Nursing students participated in a graduate student research colloquium last month. The colloquium was co-sponsored by the College of Nursing Graduate Program and Gammi Pi Chapter-At-Large, Sigma Theta Tau International.

May 16, 2008

UNMC doctors write book on care for Arab patients

The world of health care in Arab countries is revealed in a book written by UNMC’s Laeth Nasir, M.B.B.S., and Arwa Abdul-Haq, M.B.B.S.

May 14, 2008

Students receive 2008 Harris awards

Norman Harris is a man of his word.

May 13, 2008

SAHP holds first pre-commencement ceremony

The School of Allied Health Professions held its first pre-commencement ceremony May 1 at Joslyn Art Museum’s Witherspoon Concert Hall.

May 7, 2008

Four individuals to receive special recognition at commencement

Two strong advocates for autistic children and their families, an accomplished dental researcher and a rural dentist will be honored at UNMC’s commencement today.

May 2, 2008

Columbus’ Dr. Zadina receives Koefoot award

Patient, friendly, kind. That’s how Columbus, Neb., family physician, Milton Zadina, M.D., is regarded by the numerous students who’ve had the opportunity to precept under him.

May 1, 2008

Dr. McNeilly looks into new ways to treat gambling addiction

Pathological gambling has become a significant public health problem with the proliferation of legalized gambling across the United States.
Currently, no standard drug therapy exists for pathological gambling, but UNMC psychologist, Dennis P. McNeilly, Psy.D., wants to see if a drug used to help alcoholics abstain from drinking also can help pathological gamblers.

Apr 30, 2008

Dr. Sather receives community service award

It didn’t matter that she sat in the back room of a Hispanic clothing store, Linda Sather, Ed.D., was exactly where she wanted to be. … On this day, Dr. Sather, three interpreters and four nursing students provided free blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar screenings to customers as they wandered through the clothing store.

Apr 21, 2008