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Chancellor Gold gives his inaugural address to faculty
Nearly 90 days on the job, UNMC’s new chancellor, Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., presented his first state of the campus address at the annual Faculty Senate Awards Ceremony on April 24. “I have received an incredibly warm welcome from the campus and I’m very impressed with the depth and breadth of the relationships UNMC has with the community,” he said.
May 27, 2014
June 6-7 — The 2014 Cattlemen’s Ball will be hosted by the Hoot Owl Ranch near Harrisburg, Neb., which is near the Wyoming border. Kenny and Misty Stauffer are ranch managers, while Jeff and Kathy May own the ranch. June 7 – Polo for Patients, an equestrian style fundraiser, will be held at Levi Carter […]
May 27, 2014
College of Medicine recognized as top 10 program for producing family physicians
The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine has been recognized by the American Academy of Family Physicians as one of the top 10 programs in the country in producing family physicians. The award was presented at a conference of the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine in San Antonio.
May 27, 2014
UNMC, SHARING Clinics to team with Girls Inc.
UNMC and Girls Incorporated of Omaha (Girls Inc.) have announced a partnership to offer health care services at Girls Inc.’s new $15 million health and wellness center at 2811 N. 45th St. A groundbreaking ceremony was held May 14 for the 55,000-square-foot addition. The newly expanded Girls Inc. center will be named in memory of Katherine Fletcher, a respected leader in the Omaha community and an exemplary educator with the Omaha Public Schools.
May 27, 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
April 14 – May 2 – Campus food drive. April 24 – Annual Faculty Awards event, 4 p.m., Durham Research Center Auditorium. April 24-27 – Nebraska Science Festival. Jeff Corwin, host of “Animal Planet,” will be the featured presenter on April 25 at the Joslyn Art Museum. April 25 — SHARING Golf Tournament (9 holes), […]
Apr 22, 2014
UNMC held Spring Spirit Day on its Omaha campus April 1. More than 500 students, faculty and staff stopped by for root beer floats, popcorn and candy. Spirit Day events also will be held at other UNMC campuses in the coming weeks. The fun events show appreciation for all UNMC employees, faculty, and staff. For a photo album from the Omaha event, click here. Also, in conjunction with UNMC Spirit Day, staffers from The Olson Center for Women’s Health won the UNMC Selfie Contest with the most-liked Facebook photo. The group won a $25 gift card to Bruegger’s.
Apr 21, 2014
122 senior medical students receive residency assignments
46 percent staying in Nebraska, 59 percent matched in primary care.
Apr 21, 2014
Construction update – Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center
A flurry of construction activity is under way at the intersection of 45th Street and Dewey Avenue (Durham Research Plaza).
Apr 21, 2014
