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UNMC researchers identify possible new treatment for prostate cancer-induced bone disease
Researchers at the University of Nebraska Medical Center have reported the findings of a new study that sheds light on a mechanism involved in the pathological destruction of bone caused by metastatic prostate cancer. The findings provide critical insight into the process of prostate cancer-driven bone destruction and identify a treatment that may interrupt bone […]
May 16, 2005
UNMC grad pursues career in mental healing
While there is a major need for diversity in all areas of health services, there is an especially severe shortage of psychiatric specialists of color. This was just one of several motivating factors that led Hope Jackson-Konnath to graduate today as a psychiatric nurse practitioner from the UNMC College of Nursing.
May 13, 2005
The C. Louis Meyer Rehabilitation Foundation, Inc., invites the public to participate in the Tee-Up for Disabilities Golf Tournament Friday, May 20, at the Tregaron Golf Course in Bellevue, 13909 Glengarry Circle. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the Adult Evening Respite and Habilitation Program at Munroe-Meyer Institute (MMI), which is located on the […]
May 13, 2005
Health care providers and first-responders across Nebraska are invited to attend a two-day bioterrorism symposium in Kearney May 24 and 25, at the Kearney Holiday Inn, 110 Second Avenue. Target audience of the symposium are emergency medical technicians, nurses, physicians, and laboratory, infection control, public health, and allied health professionals. Cost is $15 per […]
May 13, 2005
Husker Coach Bill Callahan goes on offense against breast cancer
Nebraska Cornhusker Football Coach Bill Callahan has gone on the offense in the fight against breast cancer. Having lost both of his parents to cancer — his mother to breast cancer – he’s making a play to find ways to prevent and cure cancer. Callahan, his wife Valerie, members of the coaching staff and […]
May 13, 2005
UNMC College of Dentistry Blankets Panhandle with Expanded Children’s Dental Day Event June 3, 4
The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry and the communities of Alliance and Sidney will provide free oral health care and dental education in rural Nebraska June 3 and 4. This is the second time the College of Dentistry has taken its services to rural Nebraska. More than 150 children from a […]
May 12, 2005
UNMC, Douglas County Attorney’s Office unite in L.E.A.D.
UNMC is collaborating with the Douglas County Attorney’s Office (DCA), the Omaha medical community and First National Bank to develop a nationally acclaimed youth education program in Omaha. First started in California, the “Legal Enrichment and Decision Making” (LEAD) project is directed toward preventive education in health and legal issues for middle school children.
May 10, 2005
MMI’s Arts for Hearts show, silent auction May 11-12
The Fourth Annual Arts for Hearts Show and Silent Auction on May 11-12 will benefit Munroe-Meyer Institute’s Recreation Therapy Program (MMIRTP). The show features works created by children, youth and adults with developmental disabilities who participate in various MMIRTP programs, along with local professional artists.
May 9, 2005
Nebraskans for Research to honor UNMC diabetes research advocates on May 9
Rik and Shannon Bonness are reminded of the importance of medical research each time they look at their sons, who have battled juvenile diabetes for years. On Monday, May 9, Nebraskans for Research will honor the Omaha couple for being champions of life-saving medical research nationally and locally, including at the University of Nebraska […]
May 6, 2005
Five faculty members receive annual awards at UNMC
Five faculty members at the University of Nebraska Medical Center recently were honored for their teaching, mentoring and community service. The faculty members received their awards during the Annual Faculty Meeting in the Durham Research Center’s Scott Auditorium at UNMC. Faculty members who have served 30, 20 and 10 years at UNMC also were recognized. […]
May 6, 2005