Chuck Brown
Changes to provide enhanced security for newborns
The labor and delivery/OB units (the Baby Place, 4 West, and the Birth Place) and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) are undergoing necessary changes to enhance the current security of the areas. Effective Monday, Feb. 9, permanent heightened security goes into effect. The most visual changes are taking place on the fourth floor of University Tower, where security doors and card-access entries are being installed at all entrances and exits.
Jan 20, 2004
Radio commercials highlight UNMC research
As a continuation of UNMC’s fall/winter image commercials, a two-week flight of radio commercials can be heard on radio stations in Omaha, Lincoln and across the state. The commercials, which highlight UNMC’s research, began airing Monday.
Jan 6, 2004
Dr. Deepak Gangahar to join UNMC department of surgery
Dr. Deepak Gangahar – arguably the most recognized cardiac surgeon in Nebraska – has been named professor and chief of the thoracic and cardiovascular surgery section in the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s department of surgery. Dr. Gangahar will practice at UNMC’s hospital partner, The Nebraska Medical Center.
Dec 24, 2003
In this tribute to Col. Barney Oldfield (1909-2003), longtime friend Todd Nelson keeps the Nebraska philanthropist’s spirit alive. Oldfield established the Vada Kinman Oldfield Alzheimer’s Research Fund at UNMC in 1999, in honor of his wife, who died that year after an 11-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Dec 19, 2003
UNMC physician strives to improve end-of-life care in Nebraska
Ed Vandenberg, M.D., is on a mission to improve end-of-life care in Nebraska. As president of the Nebraska Medical Directors Association (NMDA), a group of physicians who direct care in nursing homes, Dr. Vandenberg feels he is in a unique position to make a difference.
Dec 1, 2003
University of Southern California selected as Homeland Security center
The University of Southern California was selected Tuesday as the Department of Homeland Security’s first university-based center for research. The University of Nebraska was one of the four finalists for the center, officially called the DHS Center of Excellence for Risk Analysis and Modeling Related to the Economic Consequences of Terrorism.
Nov 26, 2003
Dr. Gollan selected as new dean of UNMC College of Medicine
John Gollan, M.D., Ph.D., the individual who has led the department of internal medicine the past two years, has been named dean of the UNMC College of Medicine. The appointment, which is subject to approval of the University of Nebraska Board of Regents, would be effective Dec. 15.
Nov 18, 2003
Investing in research pays big dividends
Research money goes a long way. By attracting additional research dollars to campus and securing private funds to build a new research center, UNMC has added nearly $100 million in new monies to the Nebraska economy in the past five years. Learn more about the economic impact of UNMC’s research enterprise.
Nov 13, 2003
AFLAC gift brightens experience for pediatric cancer patients
Amid the tricks of Halloween came a big treat for pediatric cancer patients and families at The Nebraska Medical Center. AFLAC presented the hospital with a $45,000 gift to help kids and their families get through a truly scary time in their lives.
Oct 31, 2003
What’s behind the mask? Halloween from a different perspective
For weeks now, storefronts have been decorated with jack o’lanterns, skeletons, witches and goblins. Ripe pumpkins and gourds are seen everywhere at the market. Summer is over and winter is just around the corner. Halloween is here. For others, Samhain (pronounced “SOW-in”) is the celebration of summer’s end. For those who practice the ancient traditions of Wicca (Witchcraft), this Celtic-based holiday is one of solemn beauty.
Oct 29, 2003