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18 Nebraska students participate in career workshop at UNMC
Eighteen high school juniors and seniors from throughout Nebraska participated in the 2008 Summer Health Professions Career Workshop at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Applications come from across the state and 18 students were selected to learn about health sciences and the health careers that are available to them. “We particularly like […]
Aug 7, 2008
UNMC seeks volunteer tour guides
Volunteers are needed to serve as docents for the University of Nebraska Medical Center Tour Program. The position involves escorting groups to various locations on campus. From school-age children to state senators and foreign VIPs, more than 2,000 people visit UNMC each year to learn more about education, research, patient care and outreach programs. […]
Aug 4, 2008
UNMC faculty member finds more than half of nursing homes don’t have plans for pandemic flu
Contacts: University of Nebraska Medical Center Vicky Cerino, vcerino@unmc.edu, 402-559-4353 University of Michigan Health System Katie Vloet, kgazella@umich.edu, 734-764-2220 Sound bites Audio: Philip Smith, M.D., professor, University of Nebraska Medical Center, lead author of the study, comments about initial assumptions made by public health planners, (9 seconds):“Nursing homes look appealing at first, but when you […]
Jul 22, 2008
UNMC program graduates 80 scholars
UNMC program graduates 80 scholars For the third consecutive year, UNMC was one of the select medical schools in the county to participate in the Summer Medical and Dental Education Program (SMDEP). The program brought 80 students from across the United States to help them prepare for a possible career as a physician or dentist. […]
Jul 21, 2008
Three UNMC College of Dentistry students honored by International Association for Dental Research
News releases are archived on the UNMC Web site at: https://app1.unmc.edu/publicaffairs/newsarchive/releases.cfm The research of three University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry students was recognized recently by the International Association for Dental Research (IADR). Third-year dental students Sheela Jayappa and Brian McIntyre, of Omaha, and second-year dental student Melissa Moultray, of Lincoln, will each […]
Jul 21, 2008
When the Medicare D prescription drug coverage benefit began in January 2006, it provided seniors greater peace of mind by protecting them from high drug costs and unexpected drug expenses. But, researchers say Medicare also has contributed to the closing of independently owned rural retail pharmacies. Results of a study show a rapid decline […]
Jul 21, 2008
Dr. Kinney named to new position in UNMC OB/GYN Department
Sonja Kinney, M.D., assistant professor in the University of Nebraska Medical Center Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, has been named division director for general obstetrics and gynecology. The appointment, which was effective July 1, will allow Dr. Kinney to lead a growing division of eight faculty members and two mid-level providers. She replaces Diana […]
Jul 18, 2008
Kids Day teaches children to live with disabilities
On Sunday, July 27, Omaha-area children with physical disabilities will have a chance to meet some world-class wheelchair athletes, learn about living with disabilities and compete in wheelchair sports during Kids Day 2008.
Jul 18, 2008
Camp Quality Heartland Aug. 9 golf tournament in Omaha to benefit children with cancer
The public is invited to participate in a golf tournament Aug. 9 that will benefit children with cancer. The tournament, sponsored by Camp Quality Heartland, will be held at Tara Hills Golf Course, 1410 Western Hills Drive in Papillion. Camp Quality Heartland is an all-volunteer non-profit organization that provides free year-round support programs for […]
Jul 18, 2008
Many volunteers still needed for Veterans Wheelchair Games
With one week until the kickoff of the 28th National Veterans Wheelchair Games, organizers still have a critical need for more than 500 volunteers.
Jul 17, 2008