Lisa Spellman
Sisters support 2006 Cattlemen’s Ball
Caroline Siems didn’t start to cry until Bob Dickinson, host of this year’s 2006 Cattlemen’s Ball of Nebraska, asked those people who had lost a loved one to cancer to stand and be recognized.
Jun 8, 2006
Study looks at wheat allergies in infants
A study released in this month’s journal Pediatrics issues a strong challenge to the notion that babies should be exclusively breastfed, and not given any solid foods, during the first six months of life. Jill Poole, M.D., assistant professor in the pulmonary, critical care, sleep and allergy section of the department of internal medicine at UNMC, is lead author of the study.
Jun 6, 2006
Henderson to head Southeast Nebraska AHEC
Robyn Henderson was recently named the executive director of the new Southeast Nebraska Area Health Education Center (SE-AHEC). Henderson previously served as assistant director of the Rural Health Education Network and program director for the Nebraska SEARCH program at UNMC.
Jun 2, 2006
Cattlemen’s Ball to take place Saturday
About 25 miles west of Lincoln, just north of Milford, is a former church camp where something righteous is happening on Saturday – the Cattlemen’s Ball of Nebraska. The ball raises money for cancer research at UNMC.
Jun 1, 2006
Statewide telehealth system to be tested June 2-3
The effectiveness of the statewide telehealth system during an emergency will be put to the test June 2-3 during Dental Day X, an annual outreach project for the UNMC College of Dentistry.
May 31, 2006
Rural physicians share characteristics
It is well known that there is a shortage of physicians serving rural communities in this country. What Paul Paulman, M.D., wants to know is what makes family physicians currently practicing in rural areas successful?The results of his qualitative study into this question were recently published in the spring 2006 issue of The Journal of Rural Health.
May 30, 2006
Researchers: Nitric oxide linked to neurodegenerative disorders
In an article published this month in The Journal of Neuroscience, a research team from the UNMC College of Dentistry has determined that nitric oxide plays a damaging role in the development of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis and other neurodegenerative disorders.
May 19, 2006
Forums to address health disparities, Latino health issues
To address the issue of health disparities and the health care needs of the Latino population, the UNMC Center for Continuing Education is hosting two conferences this month. The first, “Eliminating Health Disparities,” looks at the role cultural competency plays in reducing health disparities in the minority population. The second conference, “Latino Health Issues for Primary Care Providers,” looks at achieving better health outcomes.
May 18, 2006
UNMC Board of Counselors welcomes new members
UNMC’s Board of Counselors elected officers for 2006 and welcomed 11 new members at the annual board meeting on April 24.
May 12, 2006
UNMC honors administrative professional staff
More than 300 administrative professionals from across the UNMC campus were honored May 4 for their continuous dedication and hard work.
May 9, 2006