Chuck Brown
Dr. Keith Mueller appointed to eHealth Council
Keith Mueller, Ph.D., associate dean of academic affairs in the UNMC College of Public Health, has been appointed by Gov. Dave Heineman to Nebraska’s newly formed eHealth Council. The appointment was effective in May, and Dr. Mueller will serve on the council until December 2010.
Jul 30, 2007
Durham Western Heritage Museum display comes to UNMC
Starting in August, the Durham Outpatient Center will be filled with historical photos dating back to the origins of the Omaha Medical College, the precursor of the University of Nebraska College of Medicine.
Jul 24, 2007
Million-step Monday — Upper Peninsula pedometer!
Rita Mansfield, a project associate in the UNMC Health Professions Tracking Center, modeled her pedometer for some pictures during her recent vacation in the scenic Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
Jul 23, 2007
Medical center recognized nationally for stroke care
UNMC’s hospital partner, The Nebraska Medical Center, has been recognized by the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association for leading the nation in following evidence-based guidelines for treating patients with stroke.
Jul 23, 2007
Surgical-robot collaborator finalist for international award
Mark Rentschler, Ph.D., who helped UNMC scientists develop surgical robots, is a finalist for the 2007 BMW Group’s International Scientific Innovation Award.
Jul 20, 2007
Second annual Kicks for a Cure raises $145,000
Local cancer research received a boost from the second annual Kicks for a Cure women’s soccer exhibition weekend held this spring. The proceeds, which support the UNMC Eppley Cancer Center and Creighton University’s Hereditary Cancer Institute, totaled $145,000, surpassing last year’s total by 26 percent.
Jul 19, 2007
Study looks at curbing depression in head and neck cancer patients
A multidisciplinary team of UNMC researchers has secured a $1.6 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study the prevention of depression in head and neck cancer patients.
Jul 18, 2007
UNMC aims to win Corporate Cycling title
Peter Pellerito of the Center for Healthy Living is calling on medical center cyclists to come out in force to enjoy pedaling, a picnic and help UNMC win the Corporate Cycling Challenge on Sunday, Aug. 19.
Jul 18, 2007
UNMC cystic fibrosis program among nation’s best
A national review of cystic fibrosis centers by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation shows the UNMC adult CF program ranks among the eight top benchmark programs in the country.
Jul 17, 2007
Million-Step Monday — Making their first million
Three UNMC employees have reported reaching Chimney Rock as part of the virtual trek across Nebraska.
Jul 16, 2007