Press Release
Three University of Nebraska Medical Center students – Whitney Birkhart, Meghan Cleinmark and Lucas Robinson – have received $1,000 scholarships for the 2010-2011 academic year from Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics and the American Society for Clinical Pathology. The three are among 171 top undergraduate and graduate medical laboratory students from around the country who were […]
Apr 21, 2011
UNMC names Dr. Jennifer Larsen vice chancellor for research
Has been a key contributor to UNMC’s research growth A key cog in the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s thriving research enterprise, Jennifer Larsen, M.D., has been named vice chancellor for research. The appointment, which was announced today by Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., is subject to approval of the University of Nebraska Board […]
Apr 18, 2011
UNMC students to hold health fair in South Omaha on Saturday
Free health screenings available to the public The University of Nebraska Medical Center Student Senate and other student volunteers will present a Health Screening Fair at the Juan Diego Center, 5211 S. 31st St., from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday. The fair, which is free and open to the public, will feature: · Lead […]
Apr 14, 2011
UNMC to host 2nd reunion April 17 for patients, survivors of blood cancers
The University of Nebraska Medical Center Division of Oncology and Hematology will host a reunion to honor its patients and survivors of blood cancers, which include lymphoma, leukemia and multiple myeloma. More than 60 from across the country, and their guests, plan to attend the April 17 event, which will be held on campus. The […]
Apr 13, 2011
UNMC students to hold health fair Sunday for older adults
Free admission, screenings and massages will highlight event The public is invited to attend a free health fair for older adults from noon to 4 p.m., Sunday, at the Home Instead Center for Successful Aging, 730 S. 38th Ave. The event – “Spring into Wellness Health Fair for Older Adults” – is sponsored by […]
Apr 13, 2011
Cyrus Desouza, M.D. named chief of division of diabetes, endocrinology and metabolism
Cyrus Desouza, M.D., has been named chief of the University of Nebraska Medical Center Department of Internal Medicine’s Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism. Dr. Desouza is an associate professor for UNMC and director of the Diabetes and Obesity program for the Omaha VA Medical Center. The appointment was effective April 1. “We’ve […]
Apr 12, 2011
UNMC invites public to earthquake/tsunami relief effort planning for Japan
The University of Nebraska Medical Center will begin organizing its response to the Japanese earthquake disaster during a meeting Monday, April 18, in the Michael F. Sorrell Center for Health Science Education. Shinobu Watanabe-Galloway, Ph.D., professor of epidemiology in UNMC’s College of Public Health, is leading UNMC’s response to the devastating 9.0-magnitude earthquake on March […]
Apr 12, 2011
215 medical center physicians recognized among Best Doctors in America
Omaha, Neb. – A total of 215 physicians who practice at The Nebraska Medical Center have been recognized on this year’s list ofBest Doctors in America®. The doctors include private practice physicians as well as full and part-time faculty at the University of Nebraska Medical Center who are also affiliated with UNMC Physicians, the UNMC faculty […]
Apr 8, 2011
UNMC expands RHOP to Peru State College
Three spots in College of Pharmacy will be set aside Students in southeastern Nebraska wishing to pursue a career in pharmacy now have another opportunity to do so. The Rural Health Opportunities Program (RHOP) through the University of Nebraska Medical Center has expanded seats in the College of Pharmacy to Peru State College. […]
Apr 6, 2011
UNMC water main repair starts Friday near 42nd and Emile
Starting Friday morning through May 1, those driving to the University of Nebraska Medical Center campus should try to avoid accessing the campus at 42nd and Emile streets. Metropolitan Utilities District will be repairing a broken water main on Emile Street near the intersection at 42nd Street. Visitors, especially those going to the Durham Outpatient […]
Apr 5, 2011