Chuck Brown
Million-step Monday — Still time to start walking
After three weeks, more than 750 UNMC employees — including 86 teams — have joined UNMC’s Virtual Trek Across Nebraska. That said, there’s time for people and teams to join the challenge, said Jayme Nekuda of the Center for Healthy Living (CFHL).
Jun 4, 2007
Needleless catheter connector valves may lead to more bloodstream infections
A UNMC research team has determined that a common device used in hospitals around the country might put patients at greater risk for developing a bloodstream infection. The findings were reported in the June 1 issue of Clinical Infectious Diseases, a leading scientific journal.
May 31, 2007
Canadian university exploring partnership with UNMC
Two representatives from Quebec City, Canada’s Universite Laval visited UNMC last week to explore a possible partnership between the two institutions.
May 29, 2007
Governor looking to fill slots on boards and commissions
Gov. Dave Heineman is looking for qualified Nebraskans to fill positions on several state boards and commissions, some of which deal with health care.
May 25, 2007
Campus set for a construction-filled summer
This summer may be one of the busiest ever in terms of campus construction. That’s the word from UNMC Director for Facilities Planning and Construction Ron Schaefer.
May 25, 2007
Legislative bill would benefit families affected by autism
Early intervention is the key to successfully dealing with autism. Now, thanks to a bill in the Nebraska Legislature, more families may be able to get the early intervention that their child needs.
May 24, 2007
Burn prevention tips from The Nebraska Medical Center
There’s no better way to celebrate the warm weather than to barbecue outdoors, but before you fire up the grill, make sure the youngest members of your family are kept a distance away.
May 24, 2007
Gourmet apples benefit the American Heart Association
Making caramel apples has always been a tradition for Joanie Martin, office associate I for the cardiology department at UNMC.
May 23, 2007
Pharmacy alumnus finds college lessons still apply
Bob Craig, Pharm.D., had barely graduated from the UNMC College of Pharmacy in 1983 when another pharmacy alumnus, Robert Marshall, Pharm.D., asked him to help out on an unusual project.
May 22, 2007
Heineman approves 4 percent increase in NU’s 2008 budget
The University of Nebraska will receive a 4 percent budget increase in 2008 and a 4.1 percent increase in 2009 according to a budget signed by Gov. Dave Heineman on Monday.
May 22, 2007