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New bone lab puts UNMC on national map
The otolaryngology (head and neck surgery) department opened its new, education-focused bone lab – a larger, state-of-the-art facility.
Jun 10, 2013
Swanson Hall swan song
Kathy Dougherty moved slowly down the dim first-floor corridor of Swanson Hall, cane in one hand, peering into empty rooms. The medical transcriptionist, who began her career in the building in 1962 when it was Children’s Memorial Hospital, who still works for Children’s Hospital & Medical Center today, had come to say good-bye.
Jun 10, 2013
Coming Events
June 11 – Gary Susser, a trial attorney and vocal activist supporting stem cell research, will present at the Omaha Science Café at 7 p.m. at the Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St. Susser, who appeared with his wife, Judith, on “60 Minutes,” will discuss how he and his wife exposed the dangers of stem cells […]
Jun 10, 2013
Innovative eye treatments the goal at new institute
Stanley M. Truhlsen Eye Institute grand opening set for Wednesday.
May 20, 2013
Lomneth receives UNMC Medical Pioneers Award
Carol Lomneth, Ph.D., genetics, cell biology and anatomy, received the UNMC Medical Pioneers Award.
May 13, 2013
SHARING Clinics celebrate 16th anniversary
For the past 16 years, UNMC students have run the SHARING Clinics, considered one of the most successful student-run health clinics in the country.
May 13, 2013
Unit Profile — School of Allied Health Professions
The School of Allied Health Professions comprises 13 separate allied health educational programs. Collectively, the SAHP has more than 400 students enrolled at UNMC and more than 300 students enrolled through distance education degree advancement programs.
May 13, 2013
Wellness conference in Nebraska City set for May 17-18
Physicians and clinical staff are invited to attend “Creating a Culture of Wellness in Healthcare Settings,” at the Lied Lodge and Conference Center, Nebraska City, on May 17-18.
May 13, 2013
Dr. Garvin gives Wilson Honorary Lecture at HSS
Kevin Garvin, M.D., chair of orthopaedic surgery, delivered the Philip D. Wilson Jr., M.D., Honorary Lecture in Arthroplasty on April 12 at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS).
May 13, 2013
UNMC brings gross anatomy to Kearney
A group of seven UNMC faculty went to the University of Nebraska at Kearney on April 11 and brought three lightly-embalmed human cadavers with them.
May 13, 2013