Pediatrics
Ask UNMC: Cholesterol screening for children
What are the new recommended screenings in regards to cholesterol in children and adolescents? (Featuring Arwa Nasir, M.D., UNMC College of Medicine)
Jul 20, 2016
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New service for sickle cell disease patients
Therapy will reduce risk of stroke for children with severe sickle cell disease.
May 27, 2016
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Vanderbilt administrator named director of Munroe-Meyer Institute at UNMC
Karoly Mirnics, M.D., Ph.D., will assume position in July
Feb 4, 2016
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UNMC, Children’s team on NIH brittle bone study
Will chart progression of patients with osteogenesis imperfecta
Dec 7, 2015
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Visitors offered insights into UNMC cutting-edge initiatives.
Nov 9, 2015
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Priscilla Phillips is October Gold U winner
Pediatric cardiology administrator displays excellence in every aspect of her job.
Nov 5, 2015
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Reception today for Dr. Coccia
Peter Coccia, M.D., Ittner Professor of Pediatrics, is stepping down from chairmanship of College of Medicine Promotion and Tenure Committee.
Sep 15, 2015
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Dr. Coccia steps down from tenure committee
Peter Coccia, M.D., was an advocate for faculty as chair of the College of Medicine’s Promotion and Tenure Committee.
Aug 4, 2015
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CityMatCH receives federal funding
National organization of urban maternal health leaders is housed at UNMC.
May 1, 2015
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Maternal/child health program at UNMC receives $2.56 million grant
CityMatCH program gains HRSA funding for next four years
May 1, 2015