Chuck Brown
New students receive white coats in annual rite
Professionalism means embracing all aspects of one’s chosen field. And that’s just what hundreds of UNMC students were urged to do during recent white coat ceremonies in the colleges of pharmacy, medicine and dentistry, as well as a pinning ceremony for the clinical laboratory science program in the School of Allied Health Professions.
Sep 4, 2007
Epilepsy conference aimed at meeting a need
In the Midwest, about 40 percent of patients with epilepsy are treated by primary care physicians whereas 90 percent of such patients on the coasts are treated by neurologists.
Aug 31, 2007
UNMC, Children’s embark on pediatric affiliation
Two of the region’s most respected health care organizations today announced their intent to establish an affiliation that will further elevate Omaha’s world-class status in the area of child health care.
Aug 31, 2007
UNMC students make a difference for jailed women
Two UNMC medical students are educating women incarcerated in the Douglas County Department of Corrections system about their health.
Aug 31, 2007
Delegates dinner draws more than 110 people
Despite threatening weather and a tornado warning, more than 110 people turned out on Aug. 20 in the Durham Research Center atrium for the first UNMC Delegates dinner.
Aug 30, 2007
Two UNMC events nominated for awards
Two UNMC special events — one to raise money for the UNMC Eppley Cancer Center, the other to raise money and awareness for organ donation — have been nominated for major awards in the inaugural Big Event Awards Celebration being held at 8 p.m. on Sept. 12 at the Joslyn Art Museum.
Aug 30, 2007
Psychiatry’s Sabatka receives August Gold ‘U’
If you ask Stacie Sabatka why things run smoothly in UNMC’s psychiatry department, she’ll say it’s because of the staff’s teamwork. Ask the staff and they’ll say that may be so, but Sabatka — the department’s clinical coordinator — is their MVP.
Aug 29, 2007
What? School while I’m sick in the hospital?
As students prepare to head back to school, some children will be gearing up to attend school where they receive their medical treatments.
Aug 28, 2007
Raising the bar – UNMC ups goal for 2007 United Way drive
Solid contributors to the United Way every year, UNMC officials — including Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D. — are calling on medical center employees to dig a little deeper during this year’s fund drive.
Aug 28, 2007
Sen. Nelson honored for support of UNMC
In recognition of his advocacy of UNMC and service to his state and country, U.S. Sen. Ben Nelson was honored Tuesday night with a dinner hosted by Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., and his wife Beverly.
Aug 24, 2007