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LiveGreen: American Medical Association takes a stand
Decision to divest from companies in the fossil fuels industry is about health.
Jul 10, 2018
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BHECN announces the 2018 Ambassador Career Engagement Award winners
Awards provide funding for behavioral health initiatives across Nebraska
Jul 10, 2018
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AAHC spotlights UNMC’s E-Learning efforts
Association of Academic Health Centers featured UNMC-written case study on flipped classrooms and e-modules.
Jul 9, 2018
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Benefits of taking a vacation include less stress, improved focus, reduced risk of heart disease, lower blood pressure, increased happiness and improved sleep.
Jul 9, 2018
![One of the special memories of the Britigan family vacation in June was viewing a herd of wild ponies running on the beach at Assateague Island and its National Seashore.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/WildPonies.jpg)
Dr. Bayles takes interim research leadership role at UNO
Ken Bayles, Ph.D., named interim associate vice chancellor of research and creative activity at UNO; will continue in UNMC roles.
Jul 6, 2018
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Dr. Thakker named interim chief of pediatric critical care medicine
Jayesh Thakker, M.D., took over the division effective July 1.
Jul 3, 2018
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New rounding model aims to improve patient care
Tower-based rounding to allow for stronger teams, increased satisfaction.
Jul 3, 2018
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Al Fisher, M.D., Ph.D., named new geriatrics chief
Dr. Fisher will assume the role on July 1.
Jul 2, 2018
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Multidisciplinary clinic to help improve patient care
The Autoimmune Lung Clinic is a collaboration between the Department of Internal Medicine’s rheumatology and immunology division and its pulmonary, critical care, sleep and allergy division.
Jul 2, 2018
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Renovation project to include new Wigton Heritage Center
Privately funded project also to serve as UNMC welcome center.
Jun 29, 2018
![An artist's rendering of the Wigton Heritage Center.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Wigton0629.jpg)