Press Release
Study finds cancer patients with advance care plan have better coping skills
When it comes to cancer, it’s important for patients to have an advance care plan — a healthcare proxy or a living will or both. A proxy carries out healthcare choices in the event the patient cannot. Researchers from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle […]
Dec 14, 2009
376 UNMC students to receive diplomas during commencement ceremonies
Diplomas will be conferred on 376 University of Nebraska Medical Center students during ceremonies next week in Kearney, Lincoln, Omaha and Scottsbluff. In Kearney, a ceremony will be held for UNMC College of Nursing Kearney Division students on Thursday, Dec. 17, at 7 p.m., at the University of Nebraska at Kearney Fine Arts Recital Hall. […]
Dec 11, 2009
UNMC research team develops new mouthwash formulation that protects against tooth decay
A research team at the University of Nebraska Medical Center has developed a new mouthwash formulation that may provide long-term protection against tooth decay. The team, led by Dong Wang, Ph.D., associate professor of pharmaceutical science in the UNMC College of Pharmacy, has developed a novel drug delivery system to carry antimicrobial agents directly to […]
Dec 10, 2009
Dr. Hejkal named chairman of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences for UNMC
Tom Hejkal, M.D., Ph.D., has been named the McGaw Memorial Chairman of the University of Nebraska Medical Center Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. The announcement was made by John Gollan, M.D., Ph.D., dean of the College of Medicine. Since May, Dr. Hejkal has been serving as interim chairman of the department, replacing Carl Camras, […]
Dec 10, 2009
UNMC ice rink is open to the public
A unique ice skating rink opened in Omaha today in a most unlikely site – the University of Nebraska Medical Center. The outdoor rink, which is part of UNMC’s student plaza, is located between 40th Street and 42nd Street and between Dewey Avenue and Emile Street. It was made possible by a gift from […]
Dec 4, 2009
Agreement among Nebraska health insurers will benefit Nebraskans
Contacts: Senator Mike Gloor, (402) 471-2617, mgloor@leg.ne.gov Jan McKenzie, Nebraska Insurance Federation (402) 469-2290, janatnif@windstream.net Vicky Cerino, University of Nebraska Medical Center (402) 559-5190 vcerino@unmc.edu Dec. 3, 2009 Agreement among Nebraska health insurers will benefit Nebraskans Nebraskans who are ill and considering participating in a clinical trial now will have a better […]
Dec 3, 2009
UNMC dean announces new positions in the College of Public Health
Ruth Margalit, M.D., and Shinobu Watanabe-Galloway, Ph.D., have taken on new roles in the College of Public Health, Dean Ayman El-Mohandes, M.B.B.Ch., M.D., M.P.H., announced recently. Dr. Margalit was named director of the newly created Inter-professional Service Learning Academy and Dr. Watanabe-Galloway assumed the newly created post of director of doctoral programs. Both appointments were […]
Nov 25, 2009
Country music superstar Randy Travis to perform at 2010 Cattlemen’s Ball in Kearney
KEARNEY, NE — One of country music’s brightest stars will be the featured performer at the 2010 Cattlemen’s Ball to be held this year in Kearney. Award-winning artist Randy Travis has been confirmed for the event, which will be held June 4-5, 2010, at the Norris and Lori Marshall acreage south of Kearney. Randy Travis is […]
Nov 24, 2009
Researcher publishes findings on improving sleep during breast cancer treatment
For most women, sleep problems and fatigue are roadblocks to being an effective wife, mother, friend and employee. It’s so daunting for some that they end their cancer treatment. Ann Berger, Ph.D., University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing professor, tested the effect of a behavioral therapy on sleep quality and cancer-related fatigue in […]
Nov 19, 2009
UNMC study shows financial problems make it harder to quit smoking
For people who want to quit smoking, a new study shows if they have financial problems it is harder for them to quit. Whether it is job loss, relationship struggles or the inability to pay basic bills like rent, electricity and food, stressors can make it more difficult for people to stop smoking. […]
Nov 19, 2009