Press Release
UNMC, Omaha VA researchers to examine if vitamin D prevents diabetes
Does vitamin D help prevent or delay type 2 diabetes?
Oct 21, 2013
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Men’s Health Day set for Oct. 26
Co-sponsored by the UNMC Center for Reducing Health Disparities
Oct 21, 2013
UNMC physician honored by Missouri Alumni Association
Receives Faculty-Alumni Award for support of university, needy teens
Oct 18, 2013
Troy Plumb, M.D., named new division chief of nephrology at UNMC
Following a nationwide search, Troy Plumb, M.D., has been selected as the new division chief of nephrology in the UNMC Department of Internal Medicine. "We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Troy Plumb as chief of the division of nephrology," said Lynell Klassen, M.D., chair of Internal Medicine. "Dr. Plumb has already demonstrated […]
Oct 18, 2013
UNMC receives national accreditation in human research protection
First academic institution to receive this recognition
Oct 16, 2013
UNMC, Creighton research challenges views on familial breast cancer
Find challenges current approaches in identifying breast cancer in families.
Oct 16, 2013
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Joe Norman, Ph.D., named director of physical therapy program at UNMC
Joe Norman, Ph.D., professor of physical therapy education, has been appointed director of the PT program. “I am thrilled to have Dr. Norman assume this leadership role,” said Kyle Meyer, Ph.D., senior associate dean of the School of Allied Health Professions. “He brings incredible experience to the role and is immensely well respected by colleagues […]
Oct 14, 2013
Fourth Annual Bridge To Care Refugee Health Fair/Linkage to Care set for Oct. 19
Free health screenings, glasses, and flu shots for refugees
Oct 10, 2013
UNMC physician encourages women to not act hastily with breast cancer diagnosis
Consultation with genetic counselor should precede decision to have mastectomy
Oct 9, 2013
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Scholarship recognizes dental student’s triumph over adversity
Scottsbluff native one of nine U.S. students to earn Horatio Alger Association scholarship
Oct 7, 2013
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