UNMC Today
Omaha joins other U.S. cities, countries to co-sponsor Bi-National Health Week Oct. 3-16
Omaha health providers and social service agencies have launched efforts to improve the health and well-being of underserved Latinos as part of the annual Bi-National Health Week. The collaboration between Mexico and California began nearly 20 years ago between Mexico and California, but has spread across America with the growth of immigration. This year, […]
Oct 2, 2009
Remembering Dr. Bill Gust – physician/educator/communicator
A longtime physician-educator for the University of Nebraska Medical Center, William F. Gust, M.D., died Thursday in his Omaha home. He was 69. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, at Dundee Presbyterian Church, 5312 Underwood Ave. Visitation with the family will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Sunday, at Heafey-Heafey-Hoffmann-Dworak-Cutler Funeral […]
Oct 2, 2009
Dr. Maurer named to prestigious national board
Harold M. Maurer, M.D., chancellor of the University of Nebraska Medical Center, has been elected to the Association of Academic Health Centers’ (AAHC) board of directors. Dr. Maurer, who was elected during Friday’s annual business meeting, will serve a three-year term on the board of the national, non-profit organization, which seeks to improve the nation’s […]
Sep 28, 2009
UNMC study shows disparity in lymphoma survival rates according to residence
A study by researchers at the University of Nebraska Medical Center has found that survival for patients with lymphoma may depend on where they live and where they get treated. The study, published recently in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, compared survival outcomes among four groups: patients living in urban or rural areas […]
Sep 25, 2009
317 students attend rural health career day at the University of Nebraska Medical Center
The University of Nebraska Medical Center Student Association for Rural Health (SARH) held its 13th Annual Career Day on Sept. 15. The event also sponsored by the Rural Health Education Network and the Nebraska Area Health Education Center program, introduced students with an interest in health careers to the multitude of professions available in the […]
Sep 21, 2009
UNMC College of Nursing $616,500 grant to boost number of teaching nurses
A new $616,500 grant funded by the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration will expand the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing graduate programs to offer a new educational track for nurses who want to teach nursing – either in a clinical setting or an academic setting. The grant is one of five […]
Sep 17, 2009
Reservations can still be made for UNMC Alumni Reunion
Reservations can still be made for the University of Nebraska Medical Center Alumni Reunion on Oct. 2-3. Like last year, many of the activities at this year’s alumni weekend will take place at the Michael F. Sorrell Center for Health Science Education. One major change for this year will be a new site for […]
Sep 17, 2009
Report: Nebraska faces future shortage of nurses, doctors and dentists
A two-year examination of Nebraska’s health care workforce shows a critical need for expanded efforts to remedy a shortage of health care professionals. The report analyzed the current workforce – physicians, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, primary care providers, allied health, public health and mental health professionals. It projected future needs and determined shortages in various […]
Sep 15, 2009
UNMC workshop to feature off-campus safety and home buying tips
UNMC Real Estate With Honors, the official off-campus housing listing service of the University of Nebraska Medical Center, is hosting a free “Off Campus Safety and First Time Home Buyers Workshop” on Tuesday, Sept. 22, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be held in the west atrium of the Durham Outpatient Center. […]
Sep 14, 2009
Former North Platte student to undertake surgical rotation in India
This has been a memorable year for Paul Kolkman, M.D., and it promises to become even more memorable. Last month, he married Marcy Deaver, a nurse in the pediatric intensive care unit at The Nebraska Medical Center. This month, the Kolkmans will head to India to spend up to six months in a country […]
Sep 14, 2009