Lisa Spellman
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
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
UNMC opens low vision center today
A grand opening ceremony for the first free-standing low vision house on a university medical center campus in the country will take place today at 10:30 a.m. at UNMC.
Apr 15, 2008
Semi-trailer on campus to teach environmental stewardship
UNMC, UNMC Physicians and The Nebraska Medical Center would like to show employees more ways to reduce, reuse and recycle. In recognition of Earth Day, the medical center will be hosting the Mobile Environmental Education Trailer on campus the week of April 14. Stop by the 53-foot-long semi-trailer and see the attractions.
Apr 11, 2008