Chuck Brown
Retirement tea for College of Nursing dean
Photos from Tuesday’s retirement tea for College of Nursing Dean Ada Lindsey, Ph.D.
Sep 17, 2003
UNMC seeks nominations for J.G. (Jack) Elliott Award
UNMC is currently accepting nominations for the 2004 J.G. (Jack) Elliott Award, which is given annually to an individual who has made significant contributions to medicine and health programs for the state of Nebraska. Nominations and supporting materials should be submitted by Sept. 30.
Sep 12, 2003
UNMC-led consortium not in initial round of biodefense funding
UNMC’s grant application to the National Institutes of Health on behalf of a four-state consortium was not among the eight who received funding, according to an announcement Thursday by U.S. Health and Human Services.
Although the announcement was disappointing for Nebraska and the other states in the consortium – Iowa, Kansas and Missouri — UNMC leaders emphasized that this was only one of the many opportunities that the institution is pursuing in the area of biodefense.
Sep 5, 2003
Blood donations drop to critical level
The American Red Cross Midwest Region Blood Services is experiencing an unprecedented decline in donations – perhaps the worst in 20 years – with about a 1 1/2 day supply of most blood types, plasma and platelets.
Sep 4, 2003
Hirschmann prize recognizes teaching excellence
Students at the college of medicine get a chance to grade their teachers with the Hirschmann Prize for Teaching Excellence.
Aug 28, 2003
CNND highlights Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s disease research
Scientists at the UNMC Center for Neurovirology and Neurodegenerative Disorders (CNND) shared their research discoveries with more than 60 community advocates at an Aug. 19 dinner at Happy Hollow Country Club. The center is looking for new ways to fight brain inflammation that affects neurodegenerative processes in mouse models of human Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease.
Aug 27, 2003
Cultural competence: why now and why me?!
Imagine this — a patient comes to the clinic who does not understand our easy to comprehend health care system. He has never been in a true clinic – having come from an area upset by war and civil unrest for decades. He barely speaks English or, if he does, he does not speak medicalese. Here, Valda Ford shares her thoughts on cultural competence.
Aug 18, 2003
Cancer research fund established in honor of Liz Karnes
A fund to advance cancer research and care at the UNMC Eppley Cancer Center has been established in honor of Liz Karnes, an Omaha community leader who died earlier this year after a 12-year battle with cancer.
Aug 15, 2003
Dr. Molvar receives August Gold ‘U’ Award
Whether climbing Mt. Rainier or helping develop procedures to assure patient confidentiality, Michael Molvar, D.D.S., believes in taking it one careful step at a time. It’s the same attitude he applies to his varied responsibilities as assistant dean and quality officer at the UNMC College of Dentistry.
Aug 11, 2003
Estate gift to benefit UNMC researchers
Longtime Orleans, Neb., resident Robert Kuhl worked hard during his life, diligently farming land and running an equipment repair business. Though he met an untimely death, the result of his labors is now benefiting medical researchers nearly 240 miles across Nebraska.
Aug 7, 2003