Press Release
Free to the public: April 20 lecture to explore research in telomeres and aging
An emerging field of research in aging will be the topic of the Denham Harman Lectureship.
Apr 16, 2012
UNMC College of Public Health to add master’s program in emergency preparedness
One of only 20 such programs in the country Disasters can happen any time. That’s why hospital and public health workers and businesses must be prepared to deal with a number of injuries that could overwhelm local resources. Now, that training will be available next fall at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of […]
Apr 13, 2012
Medical center to celebrate milestones during Earth Week April 16-20
Employees and students at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and The Nebraska Medical Center will celebrate Earth Week April 16-20.
Apr 13, 2012
UNMC medical students to hold scavenger hunt Sunday at Elmwood Park
Public is invited to learn how to become more physically fit The public is invited to learn how to become more physically fit by participating in a family scavenger hunt in the picnic pavilion at Elmwood Park on Sunday, April 15, from 1 to 3 p.m. The free event is the initiative of the University […]
Apr 12, 2012
UNMC charity bike ride April 14 to provide vision relief in Haiti
Bike for Sight to support charity cataract camp in Cap Haitian, Haiti in May.
Apr 11, 2012
Nebraska’s 3rd Annual Lymphomathon to be held April 28
Nebraska’s 3rd Lymphomathon 5K walk will be held Saturday, April 28, at Mahoney State Park.
Apr 11, 2012
UNMC physician named chair of board of governors for national physicians group
Thomas Tape, M.D., will head American College of Physicians, nation’s largest medical specialty organization NEW ORLEANS (April 11, 2012) – A University of Nebraska Medical Center physician, Thomas G. Tape, M.D., FACP, has been elected 2012-2013 chair of the board of governors of the American College of Physicians (ACP), the nation’s largest medical specialty organization. […]
Apr 11, 2012
Car dealers team up for pickup/RV camper raffle for Cattlemen’s Ball
Lucky winner gets choice of pickup or camper McCool Junction, NE – To help the 2012 Cattlemen’s Ball reach its fundraising goal of $1 million, five area car dealerships and one RV camper sales dealership have joined forces to give away a pickup or camper as part of a raffle drawing. The participating dealers include: […]
Apr 10, 2012
Breakthrough drug brings new hope for cystic fibrosis patients
National CF leader, Dr. Robert Beall, is coming to Omaha April 13-14 For patients with cystic fibrosis, the future has never looked brighter. About two months ago, the Food and Drug Administration approved a new drug for CF patients known as Kalydeco (kuh-LYE-deh-koh). For about 4 percent of the CF population – those ages 6 […]
Apr 9, 2012
UNMC pharmacy students recognized by national association for community service
UNMC pharmacy chapter recognized as nation’s outstanding chapter by the American Pharmacists Association
Apr 6, 2012