Chuck Brown
Julie Braun receives April Gold ‘U’
For Julie Braun it’s all about family. Whether it be at home taking care of five children — including four teenagers — or at work as an administrative assistant in UNMC’s Department of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery, Braun takes care of everyone as if they were family. For her work here at UNMC, Braun received the Chancellor’s Gold ‘U’ Award for the month of April.
May 11, 2007
Pharmacy robot in use at The Nebraska Medical Center
The newest employee in the newly remodeled inpatient pharmacy at The Nebraska Medical Center is drawing a lot of attention. This worker stands 8 feet tall, spans a width of 36 feet and holds the key to reducing medication errors and increasing patient safety and pharmacy productivity — giving pharmacists more time to spend consulting with physicians and nurses about patient care and medication safety.
May 10, 2007
Dr. Cowley named pharmacy preceptor of the year
When fourth-year UNMC pharmacy students get assigned to preceptor Jennifer Cowley, Pharm.D., they better be ready to work.
May 10, 2007
Retired UNMC scientist/administrator, Joseph Gilmore, Ph.D., dies
A distinguished University of Nebraska Medical Center retired scientist and administrator, Joseph P. Gilmore, Ph.D., died April 24 in Tarpon Springs, Fla., due to complications of pneumonia. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., May 26, at St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic Church, 16701 S St.
May 7, 2007
Three honored at Saturday’s commencement in Omaha
A foundation started by the founders of insurance giant Mutual of Omaha, a leader in developing a statewide public health infrastructure and a former Surgeon General of the United States will be recognized at UNMC’s commencement on Saturday in Omaha.
May 4, 2007
Muschall named March Gold ‘U’ winner
In college, UNMC’s Lisa Muschall welded and worked with metal. While hands-on labor was part of her curriculum, another main focus of Muschall’s college coursework in earning her degree in manufacturing and engineering technology from the University of Nebraska at Omaha was improving work place efficiency. These skills translate to her current job as administrator II in UNMC’s hematology and oncology section, where she manages personnel, space and efforts for 60 of the section’s employees.
May 4, 2007
Maurers roasted at Omaha Press Club
Since moving to Omaha 14 years ago, Dr. Harold and Beverly Maurer have poured their time and energy into making the University of Nebraska Medical Center a world-class academic health center. … Natives of Brooklyn, N.Y., the Maurers have learned firsthand how generous Nebraskans can be. On April 25, they also learned that Nebraskans can be just as generous in doling out barbs and quips, as the Omaha Press Club honored the Maurers by making them the 111th Face on the Barroom Floor.
May 4, 2007
Drs. Binhammer and O’Dell to receive Golden Apples, again
Some attending today’s College of Medicine Convocation at Joslyn Art Museum may experience a little dejà vu when Robert Binhammer, Ph.D., and David O’Dell, M.D., are presented the Hirschmann Prize for Teaching Excellence — Golden Apple Awards. In 2002, Drs. Binhammer and O’Dell both received the awards, which are given by fourth-year medical students to recognize excellence in faculty teaching.
May 4, 2007
UNMC Off The Clock — Dr. Gortmaker runs to the Olympic trials
Valerie Gortmaker’s goal at February’s Tallahassee (Fla.) Marathon was to beat her best time. Not only did she do that, the pediatric psychologist at UNMC qualified for the Olympic trials in April 2008 in Boston.
May 2, 2007
Former Surgeon General: Education critical to fight disparities
Quality health education for all is a key component in helping relieve health disparities in the United States. That was the word from former U.S. Surgeon General Joycelyn Elders, M.D., during her visit to UNMC earlier this month.
Apr 30, 2007