Chuck Brown
Sellout crowd of more than 3,300 attends Cattlemen’s Ball
The 2005 Cattlemen’s Ball was winding down. The nurses and staff in the UNMC tent had put in a full day, taking blood pressures and screening people for prostate cancer and skin damage. A man walked into the tent and approached one of the nursing team. He didn’t introduce himself, but he said he wanted to say, “Thank you.” Click to find out more about this year’s Cattlemen’s Ball, including why the man was saying thanks.
Jun 15, 2005
Duo raises money, awareness for MMI autism program
One is a mathematical genius. The other is the head football coach at Notre Dame. Together they were a dynamic one-two punch in raising awareness and money for the autism program at UNMC’s Munroe-Meyer Institute. In all, more than $642,000 was raised at two events.
Jun 9, 2005
UNMC leadership team visits four Nebraska communities
UNMC’s leadership team went on a spring road trip last week. But, instead of connecting with oceans or mountains, the connection was with the citizens of Nebraska. For the second consecutive spring, UNMC’s leadership team journeyed across Nebraska making stops in four communities — Fremont, Columbus, Grand Island and Kearney.
Jun 3, 2005
UNMC’s Rapid Autopsy Program featured in scientific journal
UNMC’s Rapid Autopsy Program (RAP) received major acclaim this month when the Journal of Neuroimmunology carried two articles written by the UNMC RAP team. One article served as a tutorial for other institutions on what it takes to develop a RAP. The other article detailed the changes that occur in microglial brain cell function with HIV-1-associated dementia.
May 25, 2005
UNMC research may help fight prostate cancer
Researchers at UNMC have reported the findings of a new study that sheds light on a mechanism involved in the pathological destruction of bone caused by metastatic prostate cancer. The findings provide critical insight into the process of prostate cancer-driven bone destruction and identify a treatment that may interrupt bone disease caused by the spread of prostate cancer. The research is published in the cover story in the May issue of Cancer Cell, a leading scientific journal.
May 17, 2005
Epilepsy support group celebrates first anniversary
Heather Overton, a junior at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, is on a roll. In late March, Overton was named one of 16 national winners of the 2005 Pfizer Epilepsy Scholarship Award. On April 19, the support group she helped found celebrated its first anniversary. And, on June 3, if all goes as planned, Overton will celebrate two years of being seizure free.
Apr 29, 2005
Events hope to raise $1 million for MMI autism program
To say Gail Werner-Robertson is a dedicated fund-raiser is like saying Michelangelo was pretty good with a paintbrush. It doesn’t do her justice. Werner-Robertson, founder and CEO of GWR Wealth Management LLC, is on a mission. She wants to raise $1 million for the autism program at UNMC’s Munroe-Meyer Institute.
Apr 26, 2005
Colon cancer patient advocates screenings
After Cheryle Rambo’s sister died of colon cancer at a young age, Rambo was told she had an increased risk of developing colon cancer and needed to get checked sooner and more often than someone without a family history of the disease.
Apr 21, 2005
Race team tastes success in Puerto Rico
Three broken bicycles were not enough to stop Team Kaos from experiencing success at the inaugural Tour of Puerto Rico. The Nebraska Medical Center, UNMC and UMA-sponsored team recently placed four of its seven riders in the top 30, captured the “King of the Mountains” title and finished fourth of 17 squads in the team standings.
Apr 20, 2005
Health information privacy, security – It’s good medicine
In recognition of National Health Information Privacy and Security Week, two UNMC employees reflect on the medical center’s work and dedication in safeguarding patient information.
Apr 13, 2005