Chuck Brown
COPH will confront state’s public health problems
Obesity, diabetes, agriculture-related health problems, pandemic and disaster preparation. Each of these health issues fall under the scope of UNMC’s new College of Public Health, which medical center leaders on Thursday announced is fully operational.
Jan 19, 2007
College of Public Health up and running
Less than six months after it was approved by the University of Nebraska Board of Regents, the College of Public Health at UNMC is now fully operational. The official announcement came today at a news conference at UNMC.
Jan 18, 2007
The Nebraska Medical Center receives workplace wellness award
The Nebraska Medical Center has earned a second-consecutive “Platinum Level Well Workplace Award” from the Wellness Councils of America.
Jan 18, 2007
Dr. Mueller named to No. 2 post in College of Public Health
One of the leading rural health policy experts in the country, Keith Mueller, Ph.D., has been named associate dean for academic affairs in the newly formed UNMC College of Public Health.
Jan 17, 2007
Ford: Dr. King would call for continued action against injustice
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s concerns about injustice were not isolated to struggles against segregation and racism in the United States, Valda Boyd Ford said Monday during a speech commemorating the slain civil rights leader.
Jan 16, 2007
2006 another banner year for UNMC
From celebrating the 125th anniversary of the College of Medicine, to breaking ground on a state-of-the-art complex to house the college, to groundbreaking research developments in diagnosing Burkitt lymphoma, 2006 was yet another stellar year for UNMC.
Jan 12, 2007
Congressional actions carry mixed-bag of implications for UNMC
In a sweep of activity in December, the outgoing Congress made several moves that have both positive and negative implications for UNMC.
Jan 12, 2007
UNMC introduces Web-based health record for students
UNMC has announced plans for what is believed to be the first time an academic organization has established a Web-based Personal Health Record program for all its students. In contrast with medical records that are owned by doctors or hospitals, a PHR is owned by the patient and is part of a national effort to involve patients in their own health care.
Jan 12, 2007
Joslyn partnership event on Jan. 27 to have western flair
Saddle up for a fun-filled day at Joslyn Art Museum! An employee day will be held at the museum on Saturday, Jan. 27 from 1 to 4 p.m. All UNMC, UNMC Physicians and The Nebraska Medical Center employees, students, and their families are invited to attend the free event.
Jan 10, 2007
UNeMed looks to increase profitability of UNMC research
UNeMed, the marketing and licensing arm for UNMC, is looking to increase its presence on and beyond campus.
Jan 9, 2007