Chuck Brown
Med Center sets record for transplants in September
There were 37 solid-organ transplants at The Nebraska Medical Center in September, topping the previous one-month record of 33 set in July 2004.
Oct 6, 2006
Advance directives leave you prepared for the worst
A series of workshops about “advance directives” — medical-care instructions people complete in the event they are not able speak for themselves — will begin Wednesday.
Oct 4, 2006
Nebraska Medical Center receives Consumer Choice Award
For the third year in a row, The Nebraska Medical Center has been named a Consumer Choice Award winner by people in the Midwest.
Oct 3, 2006
Physicians honored for extraordinary care
Five retired physicians who demonstrated remarkable leadership, professionalism and friendship throughout their medical careers will be honored as recipients of The Nebraska Medical Center’s “Legends” award on Tuesday.
Oct 3, 2006
Sen. Nelson lauds UNMC/3M collaboration on protective respirator
A UNMC and 3M Corporation collaboration to develop respirators aimed at stopping the spread of diseases such as avian influenza was applauded by U.S. Sen. Ben Nelson on Monday.
Oct 3, 2006
Volunteer faculty honored for service to UNMC
The UNMC College of Medicine Volunteer Faculty Awards for the first half of 2006 have been announced. The program recognizes outstanding volunteer faculty members for their contributions to campus, classroom and clinical settings.
Oct 2, 2006
Med Center marks first anniversary of heart transplant
On Sept. 29, 2005, The Nebraska Medical Center completed its first transplant in its newly reorganized heart transplant program. In the year since, 17 heart transplants have been performed at the medical center.
Sep 29, 2006
UNMC student competes in Ironman Wisconsin
On Sept. 10, UNMC student Jennifer Bailey competed in the Ironman Wisconsin Triathlon in Madison, Wis. Bailey finished 13th out of 130 women in her age group.
Sep 28, 2006
Immunizations: Not just for kids
While most people associate vaccines with childhood trips to the pediatrician, immunizations are not just for kids. Intended to raise awareness about the importance of adult immunizations, National Adult Immunization Week began Monday and continues through Saturday.
Sep 27, 2006
Munroe-Meyer to be highlighted at genetics conference
UNMC’s Munroe-Meyer Genetic and Rehabilitation Institute is considered by some a Mecca for genetic research. Fittingly, several top geneticists will make a pilgrimage of sorts to the institute on Wednesday as part of a regional conference hosted by Munroe-Meyer staff.
Sep 26, 2006