Press Release
Department Profile – Radiation Oncology
The department includes a total of 69 employees, including UNMC and Nebraska Medicine, and is chaired by Charles Enke, M.D.
Jan 25, 2016
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Thyroid Awareness Month an opportunity to talk about common thyroid problems
Common questions answered about the thyroid in conjunction with the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology/American College of Endocrinology’s recognition of Thyroid Awareness Month.
Jan 22, 2016
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Kevin Garvin, M.D., chair of the UNMC Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, will serve as president of The Hip Society for 2017-2018.
Jan 22, 2016
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UNMC glaucoma screening Jan. 24 at Clair Memorial United Methodist Church
More than 3 million Americans suffer from glaucoma. It’s the leading cause of preventable blindness and disproportionately affects African-Americans and Asians more than any other population group. For that reason, Shane Havens, M.D., assistant professor in the department of ophthalmology and visual sciences at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, is holding a glaucoma screening […]
Jan 21, 2016
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UNMC/VA study: Gap sheds light on why gout patients may suffer despite treatment
Researchers found only 14 percent of gout patients know the numerical treatment goal for the medication they are on
Jan 20, 2016
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UNMC events this week, next focus on student well-being, stress reduction
Annual interprofessional weeklong event aimed at improving student mental health.
Jan 18, 2016
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Sixth annual UNMC Skate-a-thon to raise funds for Parkinson’s
24-hour skate will take place Jan. 22-23 at UNMC Ice Rink
Jan 15, 2016
![Ted Wuebben (blue plaid shirt) skates at 2015 UNMC Skate-a-thon for Parkinson's.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Parkinson_s_skate_a_thon_at_UNMC_617.jpg)
Former ‘Star Trek’ actor, LeVar Burton, headlines 2016 Nebraska Science Festival
Literacy advocate to present keynote on merging technology, storytelling, science fiction
Jan 13, 2016
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Susan G. Komen $50,146 grant to train breast cancer advocates
Goal of grant: to get appropriate diagnosis, treatment
Jan 11, 2016
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New Dietary Guidelines to Encourage Healthy Eating Patterns
Updated guidelines encourage Americans to adopt series of science-based recommendations to improve how they eat to reduce obesity and prevent chronic diseases
Jan 8, 2016
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