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UNMC chancellor’s trip to China pays big dividends
The establishment of a joint center between the University of Nebraska Medical Center and the Chinese equivalent of the National Institutes of Health and the creation of the first joint M.D./Ph.D. program between a U.S. and Chinese university were among the highlights of a recent trip to China by UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D. […]
Sep 4, 2008
Imagine having a child with a congenital heart defect. The child’s only chance for a normal life is to have surgery to correct the defect. However, your country doesn’t have the resources or the expertise to perform open heart surgery in children. It sounds hopeless, but wait – an American foundation wants […]
Sep 3, 2008
World-class firsts highlight UNMC chancellor’s China trip
The establishment of a joint center between the University of Nebraska Medical Center and the Chinese equivalent of the National Institutes of Health and the creation of the first joint M.D./Ph.D. program between a U.S. and Chinese university were among the highlights of a recent trip to China by UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D. […]
Sep 3, 2008
135 UNMC students receive Regents Scholarships
One hundred and thirty-five University of Nebraska Medical Center students received Regents Scholarships for the 2008-09 school year. The one-year scholarships are among the most prestigious awards granted by UNMC colleges and programs. They cover up to full tuition for full-time students who are residents of the state of Nebraska. Recipients are selected each […]
Sep 3, 2008
The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing invites those interested in a nursing career or degree to stop by Tuesday, Sept. 9, anytime from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Cottonwood Room of the Student Center at Wayne State College in Wayne. Larry Hewitt, UNMC College of Nursing director of student […]
Aug 29, 2008
The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing and Northeast Community College invite anyone interested in pursuing degrees in nursing to attend an informational session Sunday, Sept. 7, from 5 to 7 p.m., or Monday, Sept. 8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The sessions will provide information about associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s and […]
Aug 29, 2008
Center for Biopreparedness Education in Omaha offering free disaster life support courses Sept. 4-6
The Center for Biopreparedness Education, a joint endeavor between the University of Nebraska Medical Center and Creighton University Medical Center, is offering free disaster preparedness courses for Nebraska health care professionals, public health professionals, first-responders and other professionals who may respond to disasters. The Basic Disaster Life Support and Advanced Disaster Life Support courses […]
Aug 27, 2008
Center for Biopreparedness Education in Omaha offering free disaster life support courses Sept. 4-6
The Center for Biopreparedness Education, a joint endeavor between the University of Nebraska Medical Center and Creighton University Medical Center, is offering free disaster preparedness courses for Nebraska health care professionals, public health professionals, first-responders and other professionals who may respond to disasters. The Basic Disaster Life Support and Advanced Disaster Life Support courses […]
Aug 27, 2008
389 new UNMC students participate in White Coat ceremonies
The University of Nebraska Medical Center held White Coat ceremonies in Omaha, Lincoln, Kearney and Scottsbluff this week to recognize new students in medicine, nursing, pharmacy 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 College of Pharmacy, […]
Aug 27, 2008
Ten students enrolled in the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing West Nebraska Division in Scottsbluff received $1,000 scholarships from the Methodist Church Emma Kienke Nursing Scholarship and Fellowship Fund. Kienke was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Scottsbluff for many years until her passing in 2001. She […]
Aug 27, 2008