UNMC Today
Kearney to host disaster training course Aug. 23-26
Since the terrorist attacks of 9/11, Nebraska has established itself as one of the leading states in the country in bioterrorism preparedness. Next week, the Cornhusker State will record another milestone, as it now ranks among the three largest training centers in the National Disaster Life Support program. On Aug. 23 to 26, the Holiday […]
Aug 23, 2005
Nebraska Epilepsy Center achieves advanced national designation
The Nebraska Medical Center’s Epilepsy Center was recently recognized by The National Association of Epilepsy Centers as a level four regional center for the treatment of epilepsy – the highest designation possible. The Nebraska Epilepsy Center is the most comprehensive center of its kind in the region and has the technology, treatment options and medical […]
Aug 23, 2005
ENT residency program earns full accreditation
UNMC’s Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery residency program has achieved a five-year accreditation – the longest possible — by the residency review committee of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). The ACGME is responsible for the accreditation of post-M.D. medical training programs within the United States. Accreditation is accomplished through a […]
Aug 23, 2005
Steven Wengel, M.D., named chairman of UNMC Department of Psychiatry
Steven Wengel, M.D., who has served has interim chairman of the UNMC Department of Psychiatry for the past 16 months, has been named chairman of the department. The appointment, which was effective July 1, was announced by John Gollan, M.D., Ph.D., dean of the UNMC College of Medicine. “Dr. Wengel has done an […]
Aug 23, 2005
45 UNMC students receive diplomas during summer commencement
Diplomas were conferred on 45 University of Nebraska Medical Center students recently. The following is a list of graduates by college, degree and hometown. College of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Kearney Division) ALDA – Mark W. Harvey KEARNEY – Joni L. Schmid Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Lincoln Division) […]
Aug 15, 2005
Moves don’t deter distance learning student
If Maria Manske had gotten a bachelor’s degree in radiation science from UNMC while she lived 40 miles away in Fremont, it would have been a short daily commute to campus. Instead, she earned her degree while moving four times in two years and living as far away as Chapel Hill, N.C. – almost 1,500 miles. But because of UNMC’s distance learning online degree completion program, Manske didn’t feel so distant.
Aug 12, 2005
Nebraska to launch unique statewide lung cancer screening program
In the wake of ABC anchorman Peter Jennings’ death from lung cancer, University of Nebraska Medical Center officials have announced a unique statewide effort to identify potential lung cancer early through CT scans provided by participating hospitals across the state. Beginning this fall, study participants will see whether periodic CT (computed tomography) scans can detect […]
Aug 9, 2005
Correa uses radio, TV to fight tobacco use among Latinos
Antonia Correa is on a crusade against tobacco use in the Latino community. It’s a mission she’s been fighting for several years as the tobacco prevention specialist for the UNMC Community Partnership.
Aug 4, 2005
“It is always a pleasure having the Summer Health Professions Career Workshop students on campus,” said Lisa Jewell, director of the UNMC Youth Learning Center. “All of the students are ranked at the top of their class and eager to learn.” Of the 60 students that applied to attend the four-day workshop only 20 […]
Aug 4, 2005
The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing West Nebraska Division in Scottsbluff recently received a $197,856 Native American Research Centers for Health grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Assistant Professor T. Kim Rodehorst, Ph.D., is principal investigator for the grant and will use the funding for asthma screening in […]
Aug 3, 2005