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Grant provides educational materials to prepare for bioterrorism, public health emergencies
A new Web site featuring a variety of interactive videos and simulation drills will help better prepare students, health professionals and others who might respond to bioterrorism and public health emergencies. The website is part of a University of Nebraska Programs of Excellence small project grant awarded to the UNMC College of Nursing. The […]
Dec 5, 2006
Adult stem cells discovered in retina of rats may hold key to restoring sight
The discovery of adult stem cells in the retina of rats may hold the key to restoring the sight of those blinded by macular degeneration, retinitis pigmentosa or glaucoma. Those were the findings of a University of Nebraska Medical Center study published in the November issue of Developmental Biology, a leading science journal. “This […]
Dec 1, 2006
UNMC announces officers for Student Association for Rural Health
New officers have been elected for 2006-07 by the Student Association for Rural Health (SARH) at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. SARH promotes interest in health careers in rural areas of Nebraska by hosting monthly seminars on rural health issues. All UNMC students are eligible to join the SARH group. The 2006-2007 officers […]
Dec 1, 2006
UNMC volunteers do health screenings at Omaha mission
Ira Combs, UNMC community nurse coordinator and liaison to north Omaha for the Minority Health Education and Research Office, led a group of volunteers who helped administer flu shots and other health care services at the Fifth Annual “Mission Possible” event at Omaha’s Open Door Mission on Nov. 11.
Nov 29, 2006
(Northbrook, IL, November 1, 2006) – Debra J. Romberger, M.D., of the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), is one of six national recipients of The CHEST Foundation’s Humanitarian Project Development Grant Program Award. The CHEST Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP), recently announced the 2006 award winners at […]
Nov 28, 2006
Series of events to highlight World AIDS Day activities in Omaha
A series of nine events between Nov. 29 and Dec. 2, including a seminar at UNMC featuring Dr. Susan Swindells and an influential Catholic priest, will highlight World AIDS Day activities in Omaha this year.
Nov 27, 2006
Five UNMC scientists receive $3.8 million in research grants
Grants are the measuring stick for every scientist in academic research. The pulmonary, critical care, sleep & allergy section in the department of internal medicine at the University of Nebraska Medical Center recently added five grants totaling $3.8 million to its yardstick. Not only did the section succeed in receiving five grants, but all […]
Nov 22, 2006
UNMC to launch pilot program offering personal services for patients
University of Nebraska Medical Center officials announced today that starting Feb. 1, a UNMC physician will launch a pilot program in which patients will be charged an annual fee in return for a variety of services not normally covered by health insurance policies or government payors. The program is being called a Personal Service […]
Nov 20, 2006
The Munroe-Meyer Institute at the University of Nebraska Medical Center will unveil new facilities built to house the Autism Spectrum Disorders and Pediatric Feeding Disorders Program on Nov. 15. The facilities are designed to become a national center for clinical treatment and research on children with some of the most severe issues related to developmental […]
Nov 14, 2006
MMI to lift curtain on autism and pediatric feeding disorders facilities
UNMC’s Munroe-Meyer Institute will unveil new facilities built to house the Autism Spectrum Disorders and Pediatric Feeding Disorders Program tomorrow. The facilities are designed to become a national center for clinical treatment and research on children with some of the most severe issues related to developmental disabilities.
Nov 14, 2006