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Economic impact report shows state research investment provides strong return
Tobacco settlement funds yield 8 to 1 return on investment and much more An economic impact report by one of the leading economists in the Midwest has found that tobacco settlement funds invested into biomedical research at Nebraska’s four leading research institutions has produced an 8 to 1 return. The report was developed by […]
Feb 4, 2011
Dr. Harris Frankel receives prestigious national award
Recognized for his work with health information exchange in Nebraska The eHealth Initiative (eHI), a national organization committed to quality, safety, and efficiency of health care through information technology, has honored Harris Frankel, M.D., with its eHealth Physician Advocate of the Year Award. Dr. Frankel is president of the Nebraska Health Information Initiative (NeHII, […]
Feb 3, 2011
UNMC College of Dentistry celebrates 10 years of healthy smiles
Children’s Dental Day at the UNMC College of Dentistry in Lincoln has become the number one source of care for thousands of Nebraska’s children. Since the program began in 2001 the college has provided more than $2 million in dental care to 4,375 kids. On Feb. 4, the faculty, staff and students will […]
Feb 3, 2011
UNMC physician honored by American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Paul Tomich, M.D., receives Lifetime Achievement Award The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has given the first-ever District VI Lifetime Achievement Award to Paul Tomich, M.D., professor, obstetrics/gynecology, for the University of Nebraska Medical Center. The award, which will now be known as the Paul G. Tomich, M.D., District VI Lifetime Achievement […]
Feb 2, 2011
New agreement to boost clinical trial participation for UNMC
Selected as U.S. prime site for Quintiles, international research giant Clinical trial research at the University of Nebraska Medical Center is about to move to another level. Thanks to an agreement with Quintiles, the only fully integrated bio pharmaceutical services company offering clinical, commercial, consulting and capital solutions worldwide, it is anticipated that UNMC’s […]
Feb 1, 2011
$40,000 raised at UNMC Skate-a-thon for Parkinson’s
More than 2,400 people attend event including 800 skaters About $40,000 was raised at the 2011 UNMC Skate-a-thon for Parkinson’s, which was held Friday and Saturday at the University of Nebraska Medical Center ice rink. About 800 people skated at the event, which was a 24-hour fundraiser to support Parkinson’s research and care. About […]
Jan 31, 2011
Regents approve new UNMC College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice degree
The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing received approval today from the Board of Regents to create a Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) degree. The degree will prepare nurses in advanced clinical expertise and in methods and strategies to improve patient care quality in today’s complex health care system. The degree […]
Jan 28, 2011
UNMC Skate-a-thon for Parkinson’s spells fun for all
24-hour polar bash includes multitude of special events, food and wearing apparel You might call it a 24-hour polar bash. The 2011 UNMC Skate-a-thon for Parkinson’s kicks off at 6 p.m., Friday, Jan. 28, at the UNMC ice rink and wraps up 24 hours later with closing ceremonies. Between the opening and closing […]
Jan 24, 2011
Emerging epidemic of head, neck cancer is topic of Jan. 27 Lincoln Science Café
The emerging epidemic of head and neck cancer will be the topic of the next Science Cafe in Lincoln on Thursday, Jan. 27, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., at red9, 9th and M streets. The speaker will be Robert Lindau, M.D., whose talk will be titled, “Head and Neck Cancer Is Not Just For […]
Jan 19, 2011
UNMC receives $1 million grant for inter-professional education
It is possible an older patient will see more health care professionals during one episode of care than most people see in a year. They are likely to encounter doctors of varying specialties, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, physical therapists and dieticians. The confusing stream of caregivers, instructions and prescriptions can be overwhelming. Improving […]
Jan 18, 2011