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Women's Center for Advancement honors UNMC's Angela Hewlett, M.D. Angela Hewlett, M.D., assistant professor in the UNMC Division of Infectious Diseases and associate medical director of the Nebraska Biocontainment Unit is among 10 women who will be honored June 2 at the Hilton Omaha as part of the 28th annual Tribute to Women Lunch for […]
Mar 27, 2015
Gaining mastery over distractions
The Curtain of Distraction has gained notoriety approaching March Madness as Arizona State University basketball fans demonstrated success in interfering with their opponent’s free-throw shooting. A black curtain on poles, strategically placed behind the visiting team hoop, suddenly opens at the time of a free-throw shot revealing bizarre scenes such as two people with unicorn […]
Mar 27, 2015
College of Medicine Student of the Month – Tyler Chonis, first-year
Editor’s Note: Each month, InterCOM will highlight a “Student of the Month” from the College of Medicine. Students will be featured for their participation in activities outside of medical school and for making a difference in the community. The goal is to recognize students for what they are doing and to encourage other students to get […]
Mar 27, 2015
A message from the dean
With all the rapid changes taking place in the health care delivery system, I wanted to share a couple clinical success stories with you this month.
Feb 26, 2015
Burman named director for VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System
The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced the appointment of B. Don Burman as the new director of the VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System (VA NWIHCS).
Feb 25, 2015
Student of the Month | Matt Kelly
I was born in Ft. Sill, Okla. but moved around quite a bit as an Army brat. Even though I was born in Sooner country, I am Husker bred and graduated from UNL in 2011.
Feb 25, 2015
Do’s and Don’ts after Valentines
The flowers are drooping, the only chocolates left are dented and coconut, and your monthly budget for February is shot. Another Valentine’s Day is behind us, and keeping the love alive takes more than a pudgy cupid’s arrow. Before surrendering because it’s too much work, consider these researched ideas that will kindle the love.
Feb 25, 2015
Research Highlights
UNMC College of Medicine faculty brought in nine awards representing more than $1.1 million in new funding during the month of December. Here’s a rundown of these awards:
Feb 25, 2015
