Chuck Brown

New procedure helps prevent esophageal cancer

Eat, drink and be merry — that’s how many like to have a good time. Fun for most people, but for those with chronic heartburn or GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), eating can translate into real misery. It is a problem plaguing about one in five adults.

Mar 19, 2009

Wellness Wednesday — Walking the (Cross) walk

OK, so the first story I ever wrote for UNMC Today way back in the fall of 2006 was about jaywalking on Saddle Creek Road. The gist was that Omaha police and campus officials strongly urged us med center types to use the crosswalks to cross Saddle Creek Road.

Mar 18, 2009

Dr. Gendelman: Shoot for the stars

“Never give up. Always have high level goals.”
Those were words of advice from UNMC’s 2008 Scientist Laureate Howard Gendelman, M.D., to his colleagues Monday afternoon at the third annual Distinguished Scientist ceremony.

Mar 18, 2009

Latest UNMC Connect now available online

Read the latest about the health care workforce shortage in the winter 2009 edition of UNMC Connect, which is now available online.

Mar 17, 2009

Installation of student information system progresses rapidly

Installation of a new student information system for the University of Nebraska and Nebraska’s three state colleges is underway.

Mar 17, 2009

Dr. Pamies sworn-in as chair of HHS advisory committee

Rubens Pamies, M.D., UNMC vice chancellor for academic affairs and dean for graduate studies, was recently sworn-in as a new member and chairman of The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Advisory Committee on Minority Health. The committee is part of the Office on Minority Health.

Mar 17, 2009

Lauritzen Gardens offers med center discounted memberships

Lauritzen Gardens again offers employees and students at UNMC, UNMC Physicians and The Nebraska Medical Center discounted annual memberships.

Mar 13, 2009

A role for math and computer experts in cellular biology

Mathematicians and computer scientists have a new role in cell biology research.

Mar 13, 2009

UNMC launches weekly TV segments on KETV NewsWatch 7

When it comes to something really important, such as one’s health, most people want to hear from the experts. Providing up-to-the-minute, valuable information on a variety of health topics is the foundation of a new partnership between UNMC and Omaha television station, KETV NewsWatch 7.

Mar 12, 2009

The MEG arrives at the medical center

The most powerful and advanced tool for studying brain function is now available at UNMC and The Nebraska Medical Center.

Mar 11, 2009

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