InterCOM
Global relations director hired for Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center
Although there are no bricks and mortar as yet, plenty is happening on the new Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.
Mike Boyer has been hired as director of global relations.
Nov 13, 2013
Medical center team raises $9,339 through Light the Night event
A parade of walkers wearing twinkling lights marched around Werner Park on the evening of Oct. 17 to support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
Nov 13, 2013
New leadership structure announced for OneTeam
As part of a clinical integration project that began in 2012, The Nebraska Medical Center, Bellevue Medical Center and UNMC Physicians have formed a new, unified leadership structure which leaders say is “built for the future.”
Nov 13, 2013
Research highlights
The following awards were received by College of Medicine faculty during the month of September. They represent $9.7 million in new funding to UNMC.
Nov 13, 2013
Fosdick announces retirement as hospital president & CEO
After more than 30 years as a leader in health care administration, Glenn Fosdick has announced that he will retire at the end of the year as president and CEO of The Nebraska Medical Center.
Nov 13, 2013
College of Medicine Student of the Month – Brenda Weidner, fourth-year student
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 involved in the community. After all, medical school should be much more than studying.
Nov 13, 2013
Profiles of new co-leadership team
The leadership team is charged with creating an integrated and financially aligned clinical enterprise to provide the best care for patients, while laying the foundation for improved operational and financial performance over the long term for The Nebraska Medical Center, Bellevue Medical Center and UNMC Physicians.
Nov 13, 2013
The physiology of fright
Like to be spooked? You can thank your amygdala.
That feeling of being scared stems from our natural “fight or flight” response.
Nov 13, 2013
Dr. Talmon named to Linder Distinguished Chair
Geoffrey Talmon, M.D., associate professor, pathology/microbiology, has been named the inaugural James Linder, M.D. Residency Director Distinguished Chair. The chair was created by Dr. Linder in recognition of the work of the residency director to train the next generation of pathologists.
Nov 13, 2013
Coming events
Nov. 11-15 – International Week at UNMC
Nov. 15 – Board of Regents meeting
Nov 13, 2013