College of Medicine
UNMC study shows vitamin D protects bones in mice exposed to agricultural dust
May have implications for ag workers
Jun 15, 2015
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Study to compare gout treatments
VA study on two therapies will be led by James O’Dell, M.D.
Jun 12, 2015
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![Children at UNMC’s Child Development Center celebrated the opening of a new playground at the center following a ribbon cutting ceremony June 3. Funding for the new playground came from the Chancellor’s office, Facilities Management and Planning and Business Services.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Play0612.jpg)
Russian researchers/physicians learn about UNMC
Open World Program’s Russian delegation met with more than 20 UNMC administrators and faculty
Jun 5, 2015
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Exhibit explores history of College of Medicine
Robert Wigton, M.D., helped create “130 Years of Leadership — Images of the Deans of the College of Medicine.”
Jun 4, 2015
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Ask UNMC: Breakfast and weight loss
Are there breakfast rules I should follow to help me lose weight? (Featuring Corrigan McBride, M.D., director of UNMC Bariatric Surgery)
Jun 3, 2015
Earthquake relief donations to go toward schools, medical equipment
UNMC/Nebraska Medicine raise more than $24,000 in donations to assist Nepal
Jun 3, 2015
![UNMC/Nebraska Medicine orthopaedic surgeon Miguel Daccarett, M.D., worked at the Nepal Orthopaedic Hospital during the last week of May.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/miguel.jpeg)
WalkRite for RiteCare set for Saturday
Event supports speech programs at the Munroe-Meyer Institute.
Jun 2, 2015
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Dr. Schenarts honored as distinguished educator
Kimberly Schenarts, Ph.D., received the 2015 ASE Distinguished Educator Award from the Association for Surgical Education.
Jun 1, 2015
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Conference inspires future mental health professionals
Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska (BHECN) Conference draws 48 undergrads to UNMC.
May 29, 2015
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