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Dr. Michaud awarded Arthritis Foundation New Investigator Grant

Physicist Kaleb Michaud, Ph.D., wants to know if total joint replacements are effective at reducing pain for people who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis.

Sep 24, 2008

Wellness Wednesday — The Olson Wellness Exchange

The Olson Center for Women’s Health at UNMC now offers the Olson Wellness Exchange (O.W.E.) — a partnership that brings the center together with health-focused organizations within the Omaha community to offer health and wellness benefits especially for women.

Sep 24, 2008

SHARING to host national conference on student-run clinics

UNMC and the SHARING Clinics will host a conference in late March to start a national discussion on the topic of student-run health care clinics.

Sep 23, 2008

Dr. Fayad part of stroke prevention trial published in NEJM

UNMC’s Pierre Fayad, M.D., was the local principal investigator on the largest clinical trial ever conducted on stroke patients, the PROFESS Study. Results from the study are published in two separate articles in the current edition of the New England Journal of Medicine.

Sep 23, 2008

New employee safety committee formed

UNMC has formed a new employee safety committee to focus on safety issues and concerns of students and staff, UNMC Director of Business Services Keith Swarts has announced.

Sep 22, 2008

UNMC in 3 – Home Instead Center groundbreaking

A montage from Wednesday’s groundbreaking ceremony for the Home Instead Center for Successful Aging.

Sep 19, 2008

Culture series lecture to focus on Hispanic heritage

UMNC’s Diversity Lecture/Culture Series is designed to take a new approach to discussing diversity related issues. The year-long program features ten events alternating between six lectures and four cultural events. September’s event highlights Hispanic Heritage month.

Sep 19, 2008

Events showcase UNMC’s commitment to Chinese partnerships

UNMC’s commitment to partnerships with institutions in China was on full display on Thursday.

Sep 19, 2008

UNMC/Home Instead usher in a new era in senior care

To Paul Hogan, co-founder of Home Instead Senior Care, the numbers speak for themselves.
“In 42 months, the first baby boomer will turn 65,” Hogan said on Wednesday at a groundbreaking at UNMC for the Home Instead Center for Successful Aging. From that point on, he said, about 20,000 people will turn 65 each day — a trend that will lead to 1 billion people being 65 or older worldwide by the year 2030.

Sep 18, 2008

Campus invited to Sept. 24 presentation on Sorrell Center artwork

One of the highlights of the Michael F. Sorrell Center for Health Science Education is the outstanding number of art pieces throughout the building. On Sept. 24, UNMC faculty, staff and students are invited to hear a presentation by Karen Linder and James Linder, M.D., on the artwork inside the Sorrell Center.

Sep 17, 2008