UNMC Today
UNMC physician elected president of prestigious national organization
Mark Rupp, M.D., professor of infectious diseases in the department of internal medicine at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, has been elected president of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA). The one-year appointment was effective Jan. 1. Dr. Rupp, who has been at UNMC since 1992, has previously served SHEA as an […]
Jan 30, 2009
UNMC testing 2 treatments to improve symptoms of lung disease in current, former smokers
She’s been smoking for more than 50 years, but even at 68 years old, Pam Reed, of Beatrice, wants to quit. She quit once for about two years, but then she said she made a big mistake and picked up a cigarette thinking she could smoke just one. She was hooked again. […]
Jan 27, 2009
Patients, family members invited to hear latest on lymphoma, leukemia, myeloma Feb. 7 in Omaha
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and the University of Nebraska Medical Center invite patients and their family members to hear about the latest treatments for lymphoma, leukemia, and myeloma, during a free program Feb. 7 in Omaha. “Meet the Doctors on Lymphoma, Leukemia, & Myeloma,” will be presented from 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 […]
Jan 26, 2009
Health professionals invited to hear latest on leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma
Health professionals are invited to attend two events that will shed new light on the latest treatments and management of lymphoma, leukemia, myeloma and myelodysplasia. The third annual regional conference, hosted by the University of Nebraska Medical Center, will feature local, national and internationally prominent speakers. The conference is expected to draw about 150 people […]
Jan 26, 2009
Board of Regents approve creation of UNMC Center for Humanities, Ethics and Society
Seven doctors took literary writing classes. A visiting artist drew portraits of patients and caregivers helping students improve their observation skills. Each month, “Music as Medicine” helps soothe souls of patients, their families and employees. These are just some of the ongoing humanities projects which could be part of a new […]
Jan 26, 2009
139 new UNMC nursing students participate in White Coat ceremonies
The UNMC College of Nursing held its Nightingale White Coat Ceremony at its locations in Omaha, Lincoln, Kearney and Scottsbluff to recognize new students in nursing. During the ceremony, 139 nursing students recited an oath of professionalism and signed a pledge. Donations from UNMC alumni helped pay for the white coats students received, and […]
Jan 26, 2009
UNMC to co-host Science Cafes in February
In an effort to boost young adults’ interest in science, the University of Nebraska Medical Center is teaming with the Nebraska Coalition for Lifesaving Cures and Bio Nebraska to host two "Science Cafes" in February. The cafes are informal science discussions at local coffeehouses and bars. "This format leads to face-to-face discussions in a […]
Jan 23, 2009
Nebraska Sen. Flood speaks at UNMC Delegates event
UNMC is a growing world-class institution because of the talented people who not only work at UNMC, but those who are vital advocates for UNMC. Despite frigid temperatures, members of the UNMC Delegates program showed up in force Jan. 14 to hear guest speaker, Nebraska State Senator and Speaker of the Legislature, Mike […]
Jan 22, 2009
Nebraskans on waiting list for federal HIV drug support
Nebraska has joined Montana and Indiana as states that have placed patients on waiting lists for federal aid to pay for HIV/AIDS drugs. About a dozen patients in Nebraska are now on a waiting list, said Susan Swindells, M.B.B.S., medical director of the University of Nebraska Medical Center HIV Clinic. "This federal support is […]
Jan 22, 2009
A tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. – Part 5 of 5
In commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, UNMC Today will feature a series of photographs and quotations from the civil rights leader. In today’s excerpt, Dr. King comments on racism.
Jan 16, 2009