Press Release
UNMC one of 6 U.S. sites to study delirium management in ICU
Two-thirds of patients in intensive care units (ICU) develop delirium, and half later suffer from a debilitating dementia-like illness.
Dec 6, 2010
The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing Northern Division in Norfolk will hold information sessions on Dec. 7-8 for prospective students interested in pursuing bachelor’s and master’s degrees in nursing as well as post-master’s certificates. Attendees will learn about ways to earn a degree with greater flexibility through the Internet. Non-nursing […]
Dec 3, 2010
Dec. 8 open house to showcase state’s first behavioral health training site
The Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska (BHECN) will host an open house on Dec. 8, from 3 to 5 p.m. to celebrate the opening of the state’s first behavioral health training site. Located at 415 S. 25th Ave. in Omaha, the Interprofessional Education Center is a focal point for a new hospital-based […]
Dec 3, 2010
CityMatCH receives national recognition for work in improving public health
The American Public Health Association Maternal and Child Health Section presented its Effective Practice Award to CityMatCH for its outstanding dedication and contributions to the field of public health. CityMatCH is a national public health organization housed with the University of Nebraska Medical Center Department of Pediatrics. The award, a second national award for […]
Dec 2, 2010
Dr. Rosenquist to step down as UNMC vice chancellor for research
Research funding more than tripled during his 11-year tenure After masterminding the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s research initiative for the last 11 years, Tom Rosenquist, Ph.D., will step down June 30 as the medical center’s first vice chancellor for research. He will resume his position as professor of genetics, cell biology and anatomy […]
Dec 2, 2010
UNMC research provides new clues to regulation of cancer cell movements
Could lead to new approaches for targeting cancer metastasis A University of Nebraska Medical Center research team has used genetically engineered cells to show the role of a new molecular pathway in controlling a key cellular protein needed for normal cell movement and cancer cell metastasis. The discovery could translate into novel strategies to […]
Dec 1, 2010
Medical historian/hematologist, Dr. Richard Davis, dies
Established annual lectureship at UNMC dealing with scientific discovery Richard B. Davis, M.D., Ph.D., a longtime faculty member at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, died Nov. 17 from cardiac causes at Methodist Hospital in Minneapolis. He was 84. A hematologist, Dr. Davis served on the UNMC faculty from 1969 until his retirement in […]
Nov 24, 2010
South Omaha clinic to close Dec. 1
Loss of grants made operating clinic unsustainable The University of Nebraska Medical Center plans to close its Community Health Center at 5155 S. 36th St. on Dec. 1. About 3,000 patients annually receive services at the site. UNMC is actively working to help patients transition their care. The financial costs of operating this clinic […]
Nov 24, 2010
UNMC to open ice skating rink Nov. 27
The University of Nebraska Medical Center will open its outdoor skating rink to the public on Saturday, Nov. 27. This year, the rink will add concessions, music and seasonal decorations. The rink will be open Nov. 27 through March 13. The rink is located just east of 42nd Street midway between Emile […]
Nov 23, 2010
Midtown Business Association celebrates 30 years
Thirty years ago several business leaders got together with one goal in mind: to improve and preserve the historic midtown business district. Joined by other business owners and leaders in the area, the Midtown Business Association became a reality and has grown from nine midtown merchants to more than 150. “We are proud […]
Nov 17, 2010