Lisa Spellman

UNMC’s low vision center offers hope

There are many factors that contribute to low vision, but there is only one clinic in Nebraska that devotes a full time service to helping patients gain maximum use of their remaining vision. The Low Vision Center at UNMC is dedicated to helping patients learn how to adapt to their low vision.

Feb 5, 2004

UNMC, neighbors work together on apartment complex

There were some pleasant results when UNMC planners worked with the neighborhood association in designing a new 60-unit student apartment complex. After consulting with Blackstone Neighborhood Association members, architects came up with a better building design for the units near 38th Avenue and Jones Street and the neighbors are much happier.

Jan 28, 2004

Poison Center medical director contributes to toxicology book

The skin of a rattlesnake stretches across the office wall of Steven Seifert, M.D., at the Nebraska Regional Poison Center, where he is medical director. The deadly snake is representative of the many poisonous snakes mentioned in “Medical Toxicology” 3rd Edition, (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, $200), to which Dr. Seifert contributed 15 chapters.

Jan 26, 2004

Students marvel at research fair opportunities

Walking through the crowded atrium, first-year medical student Erin Scdoris marveled at the complexity of the research being done at UNMC. She was one of dozens of students who recently attended the fourth annual UNMC Research Fair.

Jan 23, 2004

Ditter earns Chancellor’s Gold U award

Working late on New Year’s Eve is no one’s idea of fun, but Julie Ditter, the administrator in the Center for Neurovirology & Neurodegenerative Disorders, didn’t mind. Neither did her support staff. And with everyone’s help she was able to submit four grants on time.

Jan 15, 2004

Dr. Grissom marks 50 years at UNMC

Robert Grissom, M.D., recently celebrated his 50th anniversary with UNMC, a place he calls home. “I really love being here,” Dr. Grissom said.

Nov 20, 2003

Donors make Durham Research Center possible

Making a difference. Benefiting people in Nebraska and all over the world. Beginning incredible developments in medical research. These were the sentiments donors voiced when it came to giving $75 million to build a research center on the UNMC campus.

• Click the headline for more information on Thursday’s dedication ceremony.
  
• Visit the Durham Research Center Web site to learn more about these generous individuals.

Second Destination Midtown design workshop Nov. 17-20

The public is invited to attend the second Destination Midtown design workshop Nov. 17-20 on the second floor of Mutual of Omaha’s Innowave Building, 3201 Farnam St. Designers from HDR will examine in detail the opportunities available for mixed-use, pedestrian oriented development between Dodge and Leavenworth Streets.

Nov 12, 2003

UNMC physician receives Navy’s lifetime achievement award

Retired Navy Captain Steven W. Remmenga, M.D.,associate professor in the department of obstetrics and gynecology at UNMC, recently received the Robert A. Ross Award for the significant contributions he made to the Navy Section of the Armed Forces District of The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

Nov 6, 2003

Diabetes: Are you at risk?

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. According to the American Diabetes Association, 17 million Americans have diabetes, yet one in three people do not know it. While this illness is very preventable and treatable, undiagnosed diabetes in adults is still a major problem, said James Lane, M.D., an assistant professor in the department of internal medicine, section of diabetes, endocrinology and metabolism.

Nov 6, 2003