Chuck Brown
UNMC faculty partner with Omaha VA to establish resource center
Improved communication, efficient patient care and teamwork are just some of the goals of a new engineering resource center made possible by a $4.1 million grant from the Department of Veterans Affairs to its Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System.
Sep 15, 2009
Friday Husker Pick’em – Arkansas State
Week one was good for our panelists and for the Cornhuskers. Let’s see how they do in week two as the Arkansas State Red Wolves come to Lincoln to take on the Huskers.
Sep 11, 2009
UNMC partners with leading Indian medical school
UNMC has formed an educational partnership with one of the leading medical schools in India.
Sep 11, 2009
Dr. Kolkman to undertake surgical rotation in India
It’s been a memorable year for Paul Kolkman, M.D., and it promises to become even more so.
Sep 11, 2009
Pre-diabetes program aims to prevent growing disease
As the debate over reforming the nation’s health care system continues, all sides seem to agree that disease prevention is an important part of improving care and lowering costs.
Sep 10, 2009
Database of instructional materials now available online
A database of instructional materials from several UNMC educational areas is now available online free for medical center faculty and students.
Sep 10, 2009
UNMC emeritus professor receives Governor’s Bioscience Award
Gov. Dave Heineman presented the inaugural Governor’s 2009 Bioscience Award to Wayne Ryan, Ph.D., during the recent Bio Nebraska Life Sciences Association annual meeting.
Sep 10, 2009
Wellness Wednesday — Support systems and medicine
Much has been made in recent years about the various drugs, gums and patches that help people kick tobacco. And while these products have been effective for many people, UNMC pharmacist and smoking cessation expert Tom Klingemann, Pharm.D., said they typically work best when combined with some form of counseling or support group treatment.
Sep 9, 2009
Lincoln Science Cafe Thursday at red9
At Thursday’s Lincoln Science Cafe, attendees will hear firsthand from a local forensic analyst about some cases she worked and the truth behind one of the most watched TV series.
Sep 9, 2009
A new scholarship for northeast Nebraska nursing students
A new scholarship that provides tuition, fees and a living stipend is available for students in northeast Nebraska who are interested in a nursing career.
Sep 9, 2009