UNMC Today
Twenty-six second-year dental students and 24 third-year dental hygiene students recently signed pledges committing themselves to a higher level of professional responsibility as they begin their clinical experiences at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry. The college’s annual Clinic Transition Ceremony took place Dec. 2 at the UNMC College of Dentistry […]
Dec 6, 2004
A team at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Pharmacy led by Jonathan Vennerstrom, Ph.D., associate professor of pharmaceutical sciences, will be featured next year in a British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) television show on malaria. The BBC interviewed Dr. Vennerstrom last week and videotaped he and his team in the lab. Dr. […]
Dec 2, 2004
Researchers say music eases pain, anxiety after open-heart surgery
Researchers have found a potential way to reduce moderate to severe pain, and anxiety following open heart surgery. It may be as simple as listening to music. In the November issue of Pain, a research team led by a University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing doctoral student, published “Sedative music reduces anxiety […]
Dec 2, 2004
Dr. Weis presents at the University of Turin, Italy
Andrew J. Weis, M.D., UNMC associate professor, section of cardiology, and director, Marfan Syndrome and Mitral Valve Prolapse Clinic, was honored by being invited to speak at the centuries-old University of Turin (Torino), Italy.
Dec 1, 2004
UNMC cardiologist presents at the University of Turin, Italy
Andrew J. Weis, M.D., University of Nebraska Medical Center associate professor, section of cardiology, and director, Marfan Syndrome and Mitral Valve Prolapse Clinic, was honored by being invited to speak at the centuries-old University of Turin (Torino), Italy. A University of Turin cardiologist had contacted Dr. Weis earlier for advice on managing a young man […]
Dec 1, 2004
UNMC employee recognized for wellness efforts
The Wellness Council of the Midlands (WELCOM) recently honored Bonita Tompkins, an assistant in the human resources department at UNMC, with the William M. Kizer “Light of Wellness” Award, recognizing employees who have made extraordinary healthy lifestyle changes as a result of their companies’ wellness programs. Tompkins was one of eight Omaha business professionals to […]
Dec 1, 2004
Carol Ott, Ph.D., associate professor, University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing Kearney Division, recently received the Nebraska Nurses Association Outstanding Nurse Educator Award. The award recognizes innovation and expertise in the nurse educator role. “It is a great honor to be nominated by nursing colleagues in District I of NNA. They all […]
Nov 29, 2004
UNMC exceeds its 2004 United Way goal
University of Nebraska Medical Center employees contributed $121,128 to this year’s United Way of the Midlands campaign, exceeding the campus goal of $120,000. “The faculty and staff at UNMC gave very generously this fall,” said Andy Kammerer, campaign division director at United Way of the Midlands. “They can and should be proud of their contribution, […]
Nov 29, 2004
Radiation science students host school games
Jim Temme, associate director of UNMC’s Radiation Science Technology Division, never could say no to his daughter. So when Abby McGinnis, a kindergarten teacher at Miller Park Elementary School in North Omaha, asked if Temme could round up a few volunteers to help out at the school’s first carnival on Nov. 4, he said no problem.
Nov 19, 2004
Radiation science students host school games
Jim Temme, associate director of the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Radiation Science Technology Division, never could say no to his daughter. So when Abby McGinnis, a kindergarten teacher at Miller Park Elementary School in North Omaha, asked if Temme could round up a few volunteers to help out at the school’s first carnival on […]
Nov 19, 2004