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Fourth annual UNMC Skate-a-thon to raise funds for Parkinson’s research
Previous three Skate-a-thons have raised total of $110,000
The show must go on.
Even though Colleen Wuebben, the driving force behind the UNMC Skate-a-thon for Parkinson’s, passed away 10 months ago, the fourth annual event will continue on Jan. 10-11 at the UNMC Ice Rink.
Dec 18, 2013
New version of One Chart successfully installed
On Nov. 10, One Chart Version 2012 was successfully installed on campus. The upgrade provides the most current version of the Epic electronic health record since the rollout last year. By all accounts, the transfer to the new system went well.
Dec 18, 2013
New version of One Chart successfully installed
On Nov. 10, One Chart Version 2012 was successfully installed on campus. The upgrade provides the most current version of the Epic electronic health record since the rollout last year. By all accounts, the transfer to the new system went well. “We want to thank all staff and providers for helping ensure the success of […]
Dec 18, 2013
From common colds to deadly lung diseases, one protein plays key role
Joe Sisson, M.D., a University of Nebraska Medical Center clinician-scientist, was part of an international team of researchers that has zeroed in on a protein that plays a key role in many lung-related ailments, from seasonal coughing and hacking to more serious diseases such as MRSA infections and cystic fibrosis.
Dec 18, 2013
Research highlights
The following awards were received by College of Medicine faculty during the month of October. These 23 new awards represent more than $10.3 million in new funding to UNMC.
Dec 18, 2013
What’s in a burp?
By Michael Huckabee, Ph.D., professor and director of the UNMC physician assistant program. Dr. Huckabee writes a blog for the Omaha World-Herald’s LiveWell Nebraska website.
Dec 18, 2013
A message from the dean
It’s a problem that nearly every medical school in the country is facing – the growth of the number of residency slots has not kept pace with the increasing number of students graduating from the nation’s medical and osteopathic schools.
Nov 14, 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
