Chuck Brown

More than 215 to attend disaster mental health conference in Omaha on July 10-11

More than 215 people are expected to attend the first-ever Nebraska Disaster Mental Health Conference on July 10-11 at the DoubleTree Hotel in downtown Omaha.

Jul 3, 2003

UNMC Printing Services assumes daily operation of UNO Printing, Duplicating

Seamless, quality service and the potential for reduced printing costs are the goals of a new partnership between UNMC and the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO).

Jul 2, 2003

Second round of Destination Midtown community meetings scheduled

People who work, play or otherwise have an interest in Midtown Omaha’s future are invited to help develop the vision for Destination Midtown by attending the second round of community workshops on July 7 and 8.

Jul 2, 2003

Mentoring program with University of Puerto Rico has been ‘fantastic’ success

To say Edmundo Kraiselburd, Ph.D. is excited about the mentoring program between UNMC and the University of Puerto Rico would be an understatement.

Jun 24, 2003

Dentistry students, dean phone donors to thank them

Eight students and the dean of the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry phoned donors recently to thank them for their support in the prior school year.

Jun 23, 2003

UNMC to highlight new form of creatine at biotechnology convention

In the scientific community, the invention of Gatorade in 1965 by a team of researchers at the University of Florida is a landmark event. By creating a drink that rapidly replaced lost fluids and helped prevent dehydration, the University of Florida opened the door to a windfall of royalties that brought millions of dollars back to the university.

Jun 20, 2003

UNMC to highlight new form of creatine at biotechnology convention

This weekend, a contingent of Nebraskans will travel to Washington, D.C. to attend the largest biotechnology convention in the world in an effort to raise awareness for Omaha’s biotechnology programs.

Jun 18, 2003

Nashville physician named vice chancellor for academic affairs

A Nashville, Tenn., physician, Rubens Pamies, M.D., has been named vice chancellor for academic affairs at UNMC. Dr. Pamies is professor and chairman of the department of internal medicine at Meharry Medical College and professor of medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

Jun 10, 2003

Cardiology symposium garners strong turnout

A symposium looking at common problems in cardiology is being held today at the downtown Embassy Suites Hotel with a total of 165 health professionals from Iowa and Nebraska expected to be in attendance.

Jun 6, 2003

More than 450 attend Cattlemen’s Ball near Ashland

There wasn’t supposed to be a Cattlemen’s Ball in 2003. However, tell that to the farmers and ranchers of Nebraska. More than 450 people attended the ball on Saturday.

Jun 4, 2003