Chuck Brown
Nebraska contingent to attend biotechnology convention in Toronto
A contingent of Nebraskans will travel to Toronto this weekend to attend the largest biotechnology convention in the world in an effort to raise awareness for Omaha’s biotechnology programs.
The group, which includes representatives from the academic, business and governmental sectors, will be attending the BIO 2002 International Biotechnology Convention and Exhibition being held June 10 to12 in Toronto. More than 14,000 people from around the world attended last year’s convention.
Jun 7, 2002
New leadership positions announced in UNMC’s ob/gyn department
Carl Smith, M.D., chairman of UNMC’s department of obstetrics & gynecology, has announced the appointment of four new faculty leaders.
May 31, 2002
UNMC researcher says acid-reducer may improve sinus symptoms
Results of a small, preliminary study suggest that some people with chronic sinus trouble may benefit from treatment with acid-reducing medication normally prescribed to treat acid reflux.
May 20, 2002
Survey: Most Americans don’t worry about stroke
If you asked 1,000 people what health condition worries them most, how many would say stroke? The answer: 10. That’s right — 1 percent.
Stroke is America’s No. 3 killer and a leading cause of serious, long-term disability. Yet it is nowhere near the forefront of most Americans’ minds, according to a recently released American Stroke Association survey.
May 1, 2002
Do you know enough to prevent a stroke?
During May, the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, wants you to ask yourself: “Do I know enough to prevent a stroke?” See story to learn who has a greater risk of stroke.
May 1, 2002
Women’s magazine lists UNMC/NHS surgeon among leading breast cancer specialists
James Edney, M.D., professor of surgery at UNMC and Nebraska Health System, is the only breast cancer specialist in Nebraska to be included on the list of “Top Doctors for Women” in the April issue of Ladies Home Journal.
Apr 24, 2002
Ice cream social kicks off COM anniversary
On a warm and windy Thursday, more than 1,500 people celebrated the kick off of the UNMC College of Medicine’s 100th anniversary of joining the University of Nebraska. Click for photos.
Apr 19, 2002
NHS Board approves funds for design of Clinical Center of Excellence
The NHS Board of Directors recently approved the expense of funds to proceed with design and architectural plans for the proposed Clinical Center of Excellence to be built between the University and Clarkson towers.
Apr 4, 2002
UNMC instructor named 2002 HHS Primary Health Care Fellow
Darwin Brown, instructor in UNMC’s Physician Assistant Education program, has been named to the prestigious 2002 Secretary’s Heath and Human Services Primary Health Care Policy Fellowship. He is one of two physician assistants named to the fellowship — marking only the second time in history that two PAs were chosen in the same year.
Mar 21, 2002
Our Healthy Community Partnership to provide home health guides to families
Making informed health decisions at home just became easier — thanks to a new health handbook now being distributed throughout the Omaha community by Our Healthy Community Partnership. OHCP is a 26-member group consisting of Omaha area hospitals, insurers, managed care companies, medical schools and other private and public health agencies and organizations.
Mar 19, 2002