Chuck Brown

UNMC looks for more physicians to work in underserved areas

UNMC officials will ask the University of Nebraska Board of Regents on Friday to approve the creation of a Pre-Medical Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program (PMPBCP). The program will assist the UNMC College of Medicine in meeting its strategic goal of a diverse student body and ultimately produce physicians who will practice in underserved rural and urban areas.

Jun 11, 2008

Raising awareness about Cystic Fibrosis

More than 80 people turned out recently for the 2008 Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Family Education Day at the Durham Research Center.

Jun 10, 2008

VA Secretary visits Omaha VA Medical Center

Nebraska Sen. Ben Nelson said health care delivered at the Omaha VA Medical Center is all about the “two P’s — passion and patching.” The senator’s comment summarized a key message that was delivered to Secretary of Veterans Affairs James Peake, M.D., on Monday — the Omaha VA is delivering quality health care in a building constructed in the 1950s that is now quite outdated and rapidly deteriorating.

Jun 10, 2008

Lotus leaf inspires novel orthopaedic implant surface

When a drop of water hits a lotus leaf, the water becomes a self-cleaning mechanism as it rolls off the surface and washes away dirt and dust.

Jun 9, 2008

UNMC, Educare partnership includes adult health care

For weeks, Joe Grace heard the sales pitch from his five year-old great nephew, Xavier. The child education center were Xavier attends was having a health fair and Xavier wanted his great uncle to come.

Jun 9, 2008

Veterans Affairs secretary in Omaha today

Veterans Affairs Secretary James B. Peake, M.D., is in Omaha today touring the Omaha VA Medical Center and making an assessment of the physical condition of the facility.

Jun 9, 2008

John Gale: forum participants are pioneers of the new millennium

Nebraska Secretary of State John Gale said those who participated in this week’s International Student Research Forum (ISRF) at UNMC represent the next line of great explorers.

Jun 6, 2008

Spring Discover now available online

The Spring 2008 edition of UNMC Discover can now be read online by clicking here.

Jun 5, 2008

Bel Canto to perform today at noon

The Nebraska Children’s Chorus Bel Canto choir will perform today at noon in the Durham Outpatient Center West Atrium to cap off the Music as Medicine concert season.

Jun 5, 2008

Dr. Tape heads Nebraska chapter of ACP

Thomas Tape, M.D., professor and chief of the section of general internal medicine at UNMC, recently started a term as governor of the Nebraska Chapter of the American College of Physicians (ACP).

Jun 4, 2008