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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
Wellness Wednesday — Public Affairs’ Brummer a dual threat
Jessica Brummer, special events coordinator in the UNMC public affairs department, has always been an athlete.
Sep 17, 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
UNMC Off the Clock — Life is a stage for Denise Chapman
For Denise Chapman, life’s passion has played out on stages in Omaha and Chicago. This month, UNMC’s assistant in academic affairs has the lead role in “Intimate Apparel,” the opening season production at Omaha’s Community Playhouse.
Sep 17, 2008
2008-2009 HPTC directories now available
The 2008-2009 version of the Directory of Nebraska and Western Iowa Healthcare Resources is now available.
Sep 16, 2008