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World-Herald names Dr. Maurer ‘Midlander of the Year’

For being “the spark behind what may be the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s most explosive period of growth and for his efforts to make UNMC a world-class academic medical center,” UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., has been named “Midlander of the Year” for 2004 by The Omaha World-Herald.

Jan 3, 2005

Dr. Gangahar to leave UNMC, hospital

Dr. Deepak Gangahar, professor and chief of the thoracic and cardiovascular surgery section in the UNMC Department of Surgery and a surgeon for The Nebraska Medical Center, will be leaving the medical center on Jan. 9 to return to his former employer, the Nebraska Heart Institute (NHI).

Dec 22, 2004

Gingerbread home to raise money for MMI

Gingerbread homes have long been a holiday tradition. But now, thanks to an Omaha hotel, the Munroe-Meyer Institute will receive some much needed funding for its adult recreation program through the auction of a special gingerbread home.

Dec 8, 2004

To do no harm: protecting patients with CLAS

The basic cornerstone of the health care profession is “to do no harm.” However, because of the phenomenal growth in the number of people who have settled in Nebraska who have limited English proficiency (LEP), health care providers are challenged to provide safe, effective, and linguistically and culturally appropriate services.

Nov 22, 2004

Chuck Durham honored at Ambassador of Hope Gala

Chuck Durham joined some prestigious company Friday night as he became the third recipient of the prestigious Ambassador of Hope Award from the Friends of the UNMC Eppley Cancer Center.

Nov 11, 2004

$5 million gift to augment existing Olson Center

A $5 million gift commitment by Dr. Leland and Dorothy Olson of Omaha will enable UNMC to create the city’s first comprehensive outpatient center focused exclusively on women’s health.

Nov 8, 2004

President of National Institute of Cancer in France at UNMC

Cancer means different things to different people. “It can be an empty chair at the table, an empty room in the house,” said David Khayat, M.D., Ph.D., president of the National Institute of Cancer in France and the speaker for the 2004 Carol Bell Lectureship. “Cancer causes pain to families.”

Nov 8, 2004

UNMC hosts dinner for U.S. businessman from Haiti

UNMC hosted a dinner at Happy Hollow Club on Oct. 23 for Dumas M. Simeus, chairman and founder of Simeus Foods International in Mansfield, Texas.

Nov 2, 2004

Lincoln Division of College of Nursing to move

The University of Nebraska Board of Regents approved a proposal Friday that would allow the Lincoln Division of the UNMC College of Nursing to enhance its education facilities by moving to the Commerce Court Building at 1230 O St. The regents also approved several other UNMC proposals, including plans for a second research tower.

Nov 1, 2004

Regents to vote on UNMC proposals

On Friday, the University of Nebraska Board of Regents will vote on UNMC proposals that would give the green light on a second research tower, move the College of Nursing Lincoln division into new space and create three new centers of excellence.

Oct 28, 2004