Press Release
Higher suicide risk for Nebraska LGBT community surfaces in first study; being “out” is healthier
A first-ever research study of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community in Nebraska has determined that the LGBT population has a significantly higher incidence of suicidal thoughts. Nearly 50 percent of the respondents indicated that they had serious suicidal thoughts at some point in their lives. The study, called the Midlands LGBT Needs Assessment […]
Jun 24, 2011
Janet Cuddigan, Ph.D., named acting dean of UNMC College of Nursing
Janet Cuddigan, Ph.D., has been named acting dean of the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing effective July 1. Dr. Cuddigan is an associate professor of nursing and chair of the college’s Adult Health & Illness Department. Virginia Tilden, D.N.Sc., dean of the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing for nearly […]
Jun 21, 2011
Unique collaboration gives rural hospitals affordable access to patient simulators
A tool that can save lives — high-tech patient simulators — soon will be more accessible and affordable to rural Nebraska and western Iowa hospitals. The partnership, called the Shared Patient Simulation Project, is a collaboration between the University of Nebraska Medical Center, The Nebraska Medical Center, Prairie Health Ventures (PHV) and Mid-America Hospital Alliance […]
Jun 20, 2011
UNMC scientist receives $4.5 million ‘mega-grant’ from Russian government
Looking for different therapy approach for drug-resistant bacteria The University of Nebraska Medical Center’s most prolific nanomedicine chemist will be operating labs on two continents thanks to a two-year, $4.5 million “mega-grant” from the Russian government. Alexander “Sasha” Kabanov, Ph.D., D.Sc., the Parke-Davis Professor in Pharmaceutics and director of the Center for Drug Delivery […]
Jun 17, 2011
UNMC College of Public Health adds two new certificates to curriculum
Will focus on community oriented primary care and maternal and child health Two new specialized certificates in public health will be offered next fall through the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Public Health. The one-year programs in community oriented primary care (COPC) and maternal and child health will bolster the expertise level […]
Jun 17, 2011
Dr. Markin named chief technology officer for UNMC
New position will fill existing gap while increasing efficiencies, reducing costs After serving as interim dean of the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine for the past year, Rod Markin, M.D., Ph.D., has been named to the newly created position of associate vice chancellor for business development and chief technology officer. The […]
Jun 13, 2011
42 new UNMC accelerated nursing program students participate in white coat ceremonies
The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing held Nightingale White Coat Ceremonies June 10 to recognize new students in its Accelerated Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing program. Students are enrolled in Omaha, Lincoln and Scottsbluff. During the ceremony, which was held at the UNMC College of Nursing Kearney Division, 42 nursing students recited […]
Jun 13, 2011
Dr. Rupp to head UNMC infectious diseases division
Replaces Dr. Phil Smith, who held the post for 13 years Mark Rupp, M.D., has been appointed chief of the division of infectious diseases in the University of Nebraska Medical Center Department of Internal Medicine. The appointment, which is effective July 1, was announced today by Lynell Klassen, M.D., professor and chairman of […]
Jun 10, 2011
University of Nebraska Medical Center Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., and 10 of UNMC’s top leaders will visit four sites in Nebraska on June 21-22. This is the group’s ninth annual Greater Nebraska trip. The team will travel to Fremont, West Point, Norfolk and Wayne, to meet with organizations and community members to listen […]
Jun 10, 2011
UNMC provides psychological tips for dealing with flood
Robin Zagurski of the University of Nebraska Medical Center is a behavioral health first responder who has worked the aftermaths of the Sept. 11 attacks, the Von Maur shootings and the Little Sioux tornado. Below the clinical social worker in UNMC’s psychiatry department discusses the emotional responses Midlanders may experience as flooding intensifies on the […]
Jun 8, 2011