Lisa Spellman
Dr. Barr to receive inaugural Spirit of Community Service Award
Kathleen Barr, Ph.D., a professor in the College of Nursing, has been named the recipient of the inaugural Spirit of Community Service Award at UNMC.
Apr 13, 2004
Rural training residency program fulfils goals
John Mazour, M.D., is one of the first two physicians who completed the rural training residency program started by UNMC in 1990. Here, you’ll meet the rural physician in Albion, Neb., who not only takes care of the usual coughs and colds, but also delivers babies, is the attending emergency room physician and the medical director of several area nursing homes.
Apr 9, 2004
Undergraduates enjoy Scholars Day
UNMC hosted 61 students from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, the University of Nebraska at Kearney and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln during its third annual Scholars Day on March 19.
Mar 26, 2004
UNMC cardiologist leads Heart Association’s Heartland Affiliate
Cardiologist John Windle, M.D., says serving as president of the Heartland Affiliate of the American Heart Association is professionally and personally fulfilling. He was appointed to the position last year and will serve as president through 2005.
Mar 25, 2004
Mini-medical school explores new disease threats
UNMC and co-sponsors in 12 cities across Nebraska invite the public to participate in a free health educational series titled, “New Disease Threats: How Science Is Responding.” The series will run on Wednesdays, April 7, 14, 21 and 28, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (CDT). Participants will learn about new disease threats, such as West Nile virus, monkey pox, SARS and mad cow disease, what health professionals and scientists are doing to combat them and what Nebraskans can do to decrease their risk of getting these diseases.
Mar 24, 2004
Airport ad spotlights the Durham Research Center
Thousands of travelers flying into Omaha are becoming familiar with a new building on the city’s landscape – the Durham Research Center at UNMC. Hawkins Construction Company is showcasing the DRC in two four-by-six foot backlit signs in the north and south terminal walkways of Eppley Airport.
Mar 23, 2004
Students challenged to improve access to dental care
Future dental practitioners at UNMC can make a difference in improved access to dental care, changes in the dentist-patient relationship and educating people about oral health, said James B. Bramson, executive director of the American Dental Association and guest speaker at the UNMC College of Dentistry’s recent Professionals’ Day.
Mar 23, 2004
Young scholars to tour campus Friday
Nearly 100 college students are expected to be on the UNMC campus Friday for the Third Annual Scholars Day. Students will learn about health care education, as well as what UNMC academic programs have to offer.
Mar 18, 2004
Raising the caliber of nursing education in Afghanistan
Decades of secret wars and Taliban rule have decimated the level of health care professions in Afghanistan. A possible partnership between UNMC and the Aga Khan University in Karachi, Pakistan, though, may revitalize health care in the war torn country.
Mar 11, 2004
Dental Day benefits 121 Nebraska students
Eight-year-old Cody Senyard was frightened. It was the first time he’d attended the UNMC College of Dentistry’s Dental Day and, even with his mom by his side, the Hastings boy was scared. Senyard and 120 other children from Hastings, Harvard, Norfolk and Lexington recently received oral health care from 350 dental and dental hygiene students.
Mar 2, 2004