Press Release
Nebraska’s prairie ecology is the topic of Sept. 4 Science Cafe
Nebraska prairies are the focus of the next Omaha Science Cafe, at 7 p.m. Sept. 4 at the Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St.
Aug 28, 2012
Karen Grigsby, Ph.D., appointed to interim post at UNMC College of Nursing
Faculty member since 1989 will fill role
Aug 24, 2012
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UNMC announces Richard Holland Future Scientist Award winners
Six undergraduate students from four Nebraska colleges and universities recently received the 2012 Richard Holland Future Scientist Award from the Nebraska Coalition for Lifesaving Cures.
Aug 23, 2012
Oct. 5 Omaha Women’s Health & Wellness Conference to focus on becoming your best
The focus of the conference is to empower women on what they can do now to accomplish the goal of a better, healthier future.
Aug 22, 2012
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UNMC report details what Medicaid expansion would mean in Nebraska
Report says expansion of Nebraska’s Medicaid program under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) would bring in at least $2.9 billion in revenue from the federal government by 2020.
Aug 21, 2012
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SHARING the Green Golf Tournament set for Sept. 7
Proceeds will go toward SHARING clinics, which provide care for needy
Aug 15, 2012
Veteran biotechnology expert named ‘entrepreneur in residence’ for UNeMed
Will seek to boost economy by establishing startup companies, industry partnerships
Aug 14, 2012
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Walk/Run for Huntington’s disease set for August 26
Proceeds will support Huntington’s research and education
Aug 14, 2012
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Legendary nurse, Madeleine Leininger, Ph.D., dies at 87
A native of Sutton, Neb., Dr. Leininger is recognized as the founder and international leader of transcultural nursing, the study and practice of providing culturally compatible care for people of diverse cultures.
Aug 14, 2012
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Rural health is focus of two grants received by UNMC Allied Health program
$1.6 million in funding will support conferences for physician assistants, research study on fall prevention
Aug 10, 2012