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After losing wife to lung cancer, former NFL linebacker works to raise awareness
On Nov. 27, 2011, former NFL linebacker Chris Draft married longtime NBA dancer, LaKeasha Rutledge in a beautiful wedding ceremony in Atlanta. One month later, his 38-year-old wife died from stage-four lung cancer, having never smoked a cigarette in her life.
Jun 24, 2014
Pew and Stewart Trust launch scholars program targeting cancer
The Pew Charitable Trusts and the Alexander and Margaret Stewart Trust have launched a new program aimed at providing funding for young cancer researchers with novel ideas for preventing, treating, and eventually curing cancer.
Jun 24, 2014
News briefs
Steve Hinrichs, M.D., professor and chair of the UNMC Department of Pathology and Microbiology, was one of two individuals to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association of Public Health Laboratories. The award recognizes individuals who have established a history of distinguished service to APHL, made significant contributions to the advancement of public health laboratory science or practice, exhibited leadership in the field of public health, and/or positively influenced public health policy on a national or global level. Dr. Hinrichs was honored at the 2014 APHL Annual Meeting & Eighth Government Environmental Laboratory Conference in Little Rock, Ark.
Jun 24, 2014
First wave of clinical program leaders announced
David Mercer, M.D., the senior vice president of medical services for the clinical enterprise, and Cory Shaw, senior vice president of system provider network, released a clinical programs leadership announcement Wednesday.
Jun 24, 2014
Next employee forums set for July 1
The next clinical enterprise forums have been set for Tuesday, July 1. The forums will discuss details of this year’s compensation program.
Jun 24, 2014
Coming events
June 26-28 – The UNMC/Children’s Hospital & Medical Center cystic fibrosis team will host a site visit for nine other CF programs around the country, including 90 health care providers. The UNMC/Children’s program leads the country with the best medical outcomes for patients. The visiting CF teams will be able to observe first-hand the care […]
Jun 24, 2014
Research Highlights
The following 15 grants representing more than $1.4 million in new funding were awarded to UNMC College of Medicine faculty during April.
Jun 24, 2014
UNMC, clinical partners recognized as treatment center of excellence for ALS
The ALS Association, along with its Keith Worthington Chapter, welcomed the University of Nebraska Medical Center and its clinical partners – UNMC Physicians and The Nebraska Medical Center — to the nonprofit organization’s Certified Treatment Center of Excellence Program, establishing the med center as meeting the highest levels of established national standards of care in the management of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), often referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease.
May 27, 2014
Dr. Romberger named interim chair of internal medicine
A veteran faculty member of 24 years, Debra Romberger, M.D., has been selected to serve as interim chair of the UNMC Department of Internal Medicine. The appointment, which is effective July 1, was announced last week by Bradley Britigan, M.D., dean of the College of Medicine.
May 27, 2014
Circle of Distinction recognizes top medical, SAHP faculty
One of the best ways to build a strong college is through the creation of endowed chairs and professorships. On May 6, the College of Medicine held its second Circle of Distinction event to honor faculty holding these endowed positions and the donors who made them possible.
May 27, 2014
