Chuck Brown
Pediatric Grand Rounds celebrates 10th anniversary
Every week, health care professionals from the United States and 108 different countries around the world tune in to watch one of the most popular, longest-running medical shows on the Internet — the UNMC Pediatric Grand Rounds.
Aug 29, 2008
World-class firsts highlight chancellor’s China trip
The establishment of a joint center between UNMC and the Chinese equivalent of the National Institutes of Health and the creation of the first joint M.D./Ph.D. program between a U.S. and Chinese university were among the highlights of a recent trip to China by UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D.
Aug 28, 2008
Wellness Wednesday — Healthy U reminder
This week, we want to remind you that employees who have Blue Cross Blue Shield medical insurance through UNMC or UNMC Physicians now have access to a beefed-up wellness benefit that annually covers $250 in physicals and lab tests without deductibles and co-pays.
Aug 27, 2008
Second cohort of CTR mentored scholars start their training
The four investigators who compose the second cohort of the Center for Clinical and Translational Research’s (CCTR) Clinical and Translational Research Mentored Scholars Program were welcomed into the training track recently during an orientation meeting.
Aug 26, 2008
Cancer survivors, loved ones sought as AOH volunteers
Cancer survivors and their friends, family and loved ones are being sought to serve as volunteers for the Ambassador of Hope Gala on Oct. 18 at Qwest Center Omaha.
Aug 26, 2008
College of Public Health building named for the Maurers
Education and the support of health professionals, students and researchers are among the deepest passions of UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., and his wife, Beverly. The Maurers were honored for these attributes at a formal groundbreaking ceremony for UNMC’s College of Public Health on Thursday when University of Nebraska President James B. Milliken announced that the new building will be named for the couple.
Aug 22, 2008
Ground to break today on College of Public Health building
The campus is invited to a formal groundbreaking ceremony today for the College of Public Health building. The ceremony will be held today at 10:30 a.m. on 40th Street between Emile and Dewey streets. Cupcakes and fruit will be available for those who attend.
Aug 21, 2008
Wellness Wednesday — benefits for student dependents
We’re going to abandon the fitness talk this week and venture into another area of wellness — employee benefits.
Aug 20, 2008
Football 101 raises $25,000 for cancer center
Mary Pat Pelini, wife of Nebraska football coach Bo Pelini, presented a check for $25,000 to UNMC Eppley Cancer Center Director Ken Cowan, M.D., Ph.D., on Monday.
Aug 19, 2008
Ground to break Thursday for new public health building
Most people are used to one-on-one, doctor-patient relationships. But a public health professional takes a broader look at the health trends, problems and solutions for a community, state or region.
Aug 18, 2008