UNMC Today
489 new UNMC students participate in White Coat ceremonies
The University of Nebraska Medical Center held White Coat ceremonies in Omaha, Lincoln, Kearney, Scottsbluff and Norfolk in August to recognize 489 new students in pharmacy, nursing, medicine and dentistry. In a symbolic ceremony, students donned white coats signifying the beginning of their health career and took an oath of professionalism. The UNMC […]
Aug 30, 2010
Research survey focuses on health needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender community
Approximately 50,000 Nebraskans, or three percent of the state’s population, identify themselves as either lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender. Researchers at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and the University of Nebraska at Omaha are conducting an anonymous community needs assessment of this population in Nebraska and southwest Iowa. All responses are confidential. […]
Aug 30, 2010
Sitting study helps children with cerebral palsy improve sitting skills
Kim Falk used to prompt her son Ethan to lift his head and sit up straight for a picture. “Show me your cute face,” she would say. Born with severe cerebral palsy, which causes spastic limbs and decreased posture control, the 6-year-old has limited control of his trunk muscles. At times, he has […]
Aug 26, 2010
Dr. Leopold to step down as otolaryngology chairman for UNMC
Dr. Dan Lydiatt named interim chairman After 11 years as chairman of the University of Nebraska Medical Center Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Donald Leopold, M.D., is stepping down on Sept. 1. He will continue to serve as professor in the department focusing on patient care, resident education and research. Dr. […]
Aug 20, 2010
Students get acquainted during High School Alliance orientation
Students in the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s High School Alliance gathered at the medical center on Aug. 16 for a day of orientation. Along with learning about compliance and safety issues, the students were able to get acquainted with each other. There are 36 students from 17 different high schools. The alliance is a […]
Aug 20, 2010
UNMC group to hold benefit dinner/auction for Creighton physician killed in car accident
Event is open to the public; tickets available for suggested donation of $15 The House Officers Association Alliance (HOAA) at the University of Nebraska Medical Center will hold a benefit dinner/silent auction on Aug. 26 with all proceeds going to the family of Dr. Adam Smith, a fourth-year radiology resident physician at Creighton University who […]
Aug 19, 2010
Aug. 28 golf tournament will benefit children with cancer
The public is invited to participate in the 3rd Annual Camp Quality Heartland Charity Golf Scramble on Saturday, Aug. 28 at Tara Hills Golf Course, 1410 Western Hills Drive, in Papillion. Proceeds will benefit Nebraska and Iowa children ages 4 to 18 who are undergoing cancer treatment or who are cancer survivors. Camp Quality Heartland […]
Aug 19, 2010
Periodontitis linked to rheumatoid arthritis
Gum disease, periodontitis, linked to rheumatoid arthritis. It’s not pretty. Inflamed receding gums. Loose teeth. A buildup of plaque that turns them brown. That’s periodontitis. Aching joints. Hands that don’t work. Feet that are too painful to move. That’s rheumatoid arthritis. Two investigators at the University of Nebraska Medical Center believe the same bacteria cause […]
Aug 17, 2010
UNMC genetics expert to speak in Hastings, Grand Island Aug. 30, 31
An expert in genetics will give a presentation open to the public on Tuesday, Aug. 31, at 7 p.m. at Hastings College, Room 131 in the Morrison-Reeves Science Center. He also will present to the Grand Island Rotary Club during a breakfast meeting at 7 a.m. Bruce Buehler, M.D., a professor of pediatrics […]
Aug 17, 2010
Leading stroke expert to speak in Carroll on Aug. 26
Free blood pressure screenings and refreshments will be provided One of the leading experts in the country in stroke and neurovascular disease, Pierre Fayad, M.D., will make a presentation in Carroll, Iowa, on Aug. 26. The presentation is free and open to the public. It will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. in […]
Aug 17, 2010