Press Release
UNMC enrollment reaches record high for sixth consecutive year
For the sixth straight year, student enrollment at the University of Nebraska Medical Center set a record high with 3,486 students enrolled for the 2010-11 school year — an increase of 7.7 percent over last year’s previous record total of 3,237. Increases occurred in all three levels of study. Undergraduate enrollment went from 811 to […]
Sep 3, 2010
UNMC students train in communities across Nebraska
From September through November, University of Nebraska Medical Center students are participating in student rotations with health professionals across Nebraska as part of their health care education. The rotations are part of the UNMC Rural Health Education Network (RHEN), an innovative program developed to help address the shortage of health professionals in rural Nebraska. The students […]
Sep 2, 2010
Statewide tracking system assesses developmental needs for premature infants
Two premature babies. Two different paths. Sharan Bryson’s son, Chris, was born at 34 weeks old and weighed only four pounds, three ounces. Fifteen years later her daughter, Meah, was born at just 26 weeks. She weighed a mere two pounds, one ounce. Risks for premature babies can include heart and lung complications, […]
Sep 1, 2010
Forensic dentistry is the topic of the next Science Cafe
Forensic dentistry is the topic of the next Science Café, at 7 p.m., Sept. 7, at the Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St. in Omaha. Dentist and researcher James Jenkins, D.D.S., will discuss how forensic dentists identify the deceased using dental records. Attendees will learn past and present forensic techniques and tools, as well as […]
Sep 1, 2010
UNMC Alumni Reunion set for Oct. 8-9
Hundreds of alumni from five different academic units to come to Omaha WHAT: One Class – World Class Reunion WHEN: Oct. 8-9 WHERE: Oct. 8 – UNMC campus Oct. 9 – Truhlsen Events Center in the Sorrell Center during the morning and afternoon; Hilton Omaha for dinner in the evening HONOR […]
Aug 31, 2010
489 new UNMC students participate in White Coat ceremonies
The University of Nebraska Medical Center held White Coat ceremonies in Omaha, Lincoln, Kearney, Scottsbluff and Norfolk in August to recognize 489 new students in pharmacy, nursing, medicine and dentistry. In a symbolic ceremony, students donned white coats signifying the beginning of their health career and took an oath of professionalism. The UNMC […]
Aug 30, 2010
Research survey focuses on health needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender community
Approximately 50,000 Nebraskans, or three percent of the state’s population, identify themselves as either lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender. Researchers at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and the University of Nebraska at Omaha are conducting an anonymous community needs assessment of this population in Nebraska and southwest Iowa. All responses are confidential. […]
Aug 30, 2010
Sitting study helps children with cerebral palsy improve sitting skills
Kim Falk used to prompt her son Ethan to lift his head and sit up straight for a picture. “Show me your cute face,” she would say. Born with severe cerebral palsy, which causes spastic limbs and decreased posture control, the 6-year-old has limited control of his trunk muscles. At times, he has […]
Aug 26, 2010
Students get acquainted during High School Alliance orientation
Students in the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s High School Alliance gathered at the medical center on Aug. 16 for a day of orientation. Along with learning about compliance and safety issues, the students were able to get acquainted with each other. There are 36 students from 17 different high schools. The alliance is a […]
Aug 20, 2010
Dr. Leopold to step down as otolaryngology chairman for UNMC
Dr. Dan Lydiatt named interim chairman After 11 years as chairman of the University of Nebraska Medical Center Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Donald Leopold, M.D., is stepping down on Sept. 1. He will continue to serve as professor in the department focusing on patient care, resident education and research. Dr. […]
Aug 20, 2010