UNMC Today
The University Medical Associates, the physician group practice of the University of Nebraska Medical Center, invites the public to its free Winter Health Tune Up, event Saturday, Nov. 16, from 9 to 11 a.m., at its location in the Clarkson West Medical Center building at 144th and Center streets near the Oak View Mall. The […]
Nov 7, 2002
The Future of Surgery is here at Nebraska Health System
A new operating room at Nebraska Health System (NHS) is the only one in the region giving surgery a new dimension. The Storz OR1 system gives surgeons infinite possibilities from the ability to teleconference with other physicians to streaming live video of surgery to a colleague across the country or to a classroom across campus. […]
Oct 31, 2002
UNMC doctoral student lifts others while he climbs
When UNMC doctoral candidate LeDon Bean graduated from high school in 1986, he already had a vision of what he wanted to do with his life — study medicine. Today, Bean’s busy schedule includes mentoring minority youths.
Oct 30, 2002
NIH executive brings hope, inspiration to minority youths
Ron G. King, Ph.D., one of the highest-ranking African-Americans at the National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of Health (NIH), recently came to UNMC. Click to find out why.
Oct 30, 2002
UNMC names future research center in honor of Charles Durham
In recognition of his generous gift, the University of Nebraska Medical Center has named its newest research building in honor of Omaha philanthropist Charles Durham. The announcement was made on Oct. 23 during a ceremony in the facility that will bear the Durham name. The facility — formerly the Research Center of Excellence — will […]
Oct 23, 2002
UNMC among co-sponsors of Oct. 26 men’s health screenings
The mounting evidence of significant disparities in minority health outcomes in the United States has health professionals increasingly trying to reach minorities where they live — especially African Americans.
That’s why Ira Combs, R.N., community liaison nurse coordinator at UNMC; the Urban League of Nebraska; and 100 Black Men of Omaha are co-sponsoring a special health screening focusing on minority men. “Men’s Day Health Screening” will be Saturday, Oct. 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Urban League Family Resource Center, 30th and Lake Streets.
Oct 18, 2002
Medical Spanish/International Health Programs fulfill critical need
UNMC’s enthusiastic response to the visionary Jose Alfredo Garcia, M.D., gave UNMC students priority placement in his Medical Spanish/International Health Programs (MS/IHP).
Oct 17, 2002
UNMC students celebrate National Pharmacy Week with service projects
An award-winning chapter of University of Nebraska Medical Center pharmacy students is celebrating National Pharmacy Week in several ways, and wants to let patients know where they can come to get the best information about their medications. Pharmacists are patients best and most accessible medication experts, said Paula Svoboda, a third-year College of Pharmacy student […]
Oct 16, 2002
Security procedures affecting international students discussed
In continuing efforts to strengthen national security, Thomas Gouttierre, dean of International Studies and Programs at UNMC and the University of Nebraska at Omaha, said the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) and U.S. Department of State (DOS) have implemented several new procedures for tracking international students and scholars. See story to find out more.
Oct 11, 2002
UNMC graduates receive Distinguished Alumni Award
The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine Alumni Association recently honored John Filkins, M.D., L. Thomas Hood, M.D., and Edward Malashock, M.D., with the UNMC College of Medicine Distinguished Alumni Award for their significant contributions to UNMC and the medical profession. The 1946 College of Medicine graduates went on to become pioneers in […]
Oct 11, 2002