Lisa Spellman

College of Nursing to host March 1 career fair, open house

UNMC’s College of Nursing, as well as UNMC students of the Nebraska State Student Nurse Association in Omaha and Lincoln, will host a career fair and open house Saturday, March 1 for anyone interested in a nursing career or who would like to advance their nursing degree.

Feb 27, 2003

UNMC Printing Services receives 2002 Partnership Award

UNMC Printing Services, comprised of approximately 25 employees, was recently awarded the 2002 Chancellor’s Partnership Award, given annually to individuals or groups whose efforts have strengthened the partnership between UNMC and NHS.

Feb 26, 2003

Dr. Peters recognized for steadfast service

John Peters, M.D., sees the importance of being a volunteer faculty member. His view stems from when he was a student in the ophthalmology department at UNMC from 1989-92. Dr. Peters is recognized as a Volunteer Faculty of the Month Award recipient.

Jan 29, 2003

Dr. Shaffer mentors young physicians

For more than a quarter of a century, Kenton Shaffer, M.D., has diligently served the community of Kearney through his skillful practice of pediatrics and adolescent medicine. Dr. Shaffer is a Volunteer Faculty of the Month award recipient.

Jan 29, 2003

Senior ASSIST receives grant

Allowing elderly patients who come to UNMC/NHS to remain independent members of their communities is the focus of a recently awarded three-year, $180,000 grant from the Nebraska Health Care Cash Fund.

Jan 22, 2003

University of Nebraska regents tour UNMC campus

Advances in medical research, the latest in high-tech operating room equipment and improved techniques for teaching nursing skills were just a few of the presentations attended by members of the University of Nebraska Board of Regents, who toured the UNMC campus during their annual visit Friday.

Jan 20, 2003

Behind the scenes of the Mouse Genome Engineering Facility

Learn more about UNMC’s Mouse Genome Engineering Facility, which provides the technology and expertise to scientists who need specific mouse models for research.

Dec 27, 2002

UNMC residents excel on internal medicine boards

For the fifth straight year, residents of UNMC’s department of internal
medicine have recorded a 100 percent pass rate on the Internal Medicine
Boards.

Dec 6, 2002

UNMC researcher studies bone diseases

UNMC is quickly becoming a national center for Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI), thanks to Horacio Plotkin, M.D., who joined the Munroe-Meyer Institute’s department of inherited metabolic diseases several months ago. Dr. Plotkin’s level of expertise in OI (often known as “brittle bone disease”) and other pediatric bone diseases is not only unique to Omaha, but to other American cities.

Nov 25, 2002

UNMC kicks off its United Way of the Midlands campaign

Today, the UNMC campus kicks off its United Way campaign with a goal of $120,000. Employees who turn in their pledge cards will be eligible for prize drawings. Drawings will be Sept. 27, Oct. 4, and Oct. 11. Watch UNMC Today for prizewinners.

Sep 23, 2002