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UNMC’s impact on rural Nebraska
University’s efforts to combat workforce shortages and boost access to health care training highlighted.
Jan 28, 2019
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Top 10 achievement for clinical trial
Nebraska Medicine was a key player in the HeartMate 3 clinical trial.
Jan 28, 2019
![Timothy Ryan, coordinator of Nebraska Medicine's Mechanical Circulation Support Program, Cardiothoracic Surgery](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Ryan0128.jpg)
UNMC Skate-a-thon for Parkinson’s brings in more than $20,000
More than 500 skaters participate in 24-hour event
Jan 26, 2019
![It was a family affair for the Cary family. The three sons of Stephen and Jeanne Cary all skated in the event. Stephen, 70, has been battling Parkinson's disease for 13 years. Back row (left-right) -Tyler Cary, Bryce Cary, Stephen Cary, Felicia Cary (Ryan Cary's wife), Jeanne Cary and Ryan Cary. Front row (left-right) Rylee Cary, daughter of Ryan and Felicia, and Jocelyn Cary, Bryce Cary's daughter.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/CaryFamily1.jpg)
Grant aimed at suicide prevention among Nebraska veterans
BHECN’s Brent Khan, Ed.D., will be principal investigator on $375,000 Mental Health Awareness and Training Grant.
Jan 25, 2019
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Theresa Larson receives Gold U
Larson is operations manager for the UNMC Office of Comparative Medicine.
Jan 24, 2019
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Drs. O’Dell, Paulman honored as Educators Laureate
Paul Paulman, M.D., and James O’Dell, M.D., will receive awards at the Feb. 7 Academic Affairs Impact in Education Award celebration.
Jan 24, 2019
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Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award seeks nominees
Nominations for the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award closes Friday.
Jan 23, 2019
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Several College of Medicine faculty members named to key posts with national/state organizations.
Jan 22, 2019
![Jill Poole, MD, has been elected secretary of a section of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Poole-Jill.jpg)
University partners with DoD to develop drug therapies
Goal is to protect military service members from effects of radiation exposure.
Jan 22, 2019
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Blackstone Pass available to UNMC employees/students
Limited number of discount passes available at no cost.
Jan 22, 2019
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