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Dr. Buehler recognized at MMI dinner
“You get the best people. You give them the resources. You let them go. And they make you proud.” That’s how Bruce Buehler, M.D., summed up his 25-year career as director of Munroe-Meyer Institute (MMI) as he accepted a plaque and plaudits at an Oct. 8 event held in his honor.
Oct 23, 2007
Sandhills motorcycle club raises money for cancer research
The battle against cancer is never ending. That’s why Ken Cowan, M.D., Ph.D., director of the UNMC Eppley Cancer Center, is so grateful for all the support he can get to help fund cancer research. Among the many donors to the cancer center, Dr. Cowan holds a special place in his heart for a group of motorcyclists who primarily reside in the Sandhills of Nebraska, a couple hundred miles west of Omaha.
Oct 22, 2007
Student events highlight pharmacy week, month
UNMC pharmacy students will participate in a variety of events in the coming days to commemorate October as American Pharmacists Month and this week as National Pharmacy Week.
Oct 22, 2007
Dr. Maurer recognized at AAHC annual meeting
UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., received a bit of a surprise while attending the Association of Academic Health Centers (AAHC) annual meeting in Philadelphia last week.
Oct 19, 2007
UNMC/Urban League health fair focused on minority men
Minorities, low-income, rural and underserved populations have a higher rate of complications and death from cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, stroke and HIV/AIDS.
Oct 18, 2007
Thoracic and GI oncology conference set for Oct. 25-27
UNMC will host the Second Annual Fall Midwest Thoracic and GI Oncology Conference on Oct. 25-27 at Embassy Suites in Omaha’s Old Market area.
Oct 18, 2007
Formal dedication of Olson outpatient center today
A formal dedication of the new outpatient center at the Olson Center for Women’s Health will take place this morning, and public tours and refreshments will be offered from 1 to 4 p.m.
Oct 17, 2007
Million-step Monday – Introducing the Gold Shoe award
I have a confession to make. My pedometer has been rotting somewhere in my house since I reached my million steps a couple months back.
Oct 15, 2007
UNMC to co-sponsor Bi-National Health Week
Bi-National Health Week spotlights the culture and health needs of the Hispanic population. It began as a partnership between California and Mexico 17 years ago. It has now expanded into 24 states, including Nebraska.
Oct 12, 2007
Olson Center for Women’s Health up and running
A unique outpatient center — providing a wide array of services for women in one location — is now open at UNMC.
Oct 11, 2007