Press Release
At risk. Overweight. Obese. These are words many parents hear from their children’s health care providers. Knowing the potential health risks associated with family history of diabetes and/or cardiovascular disease is critically important for any young patient. But a new study examines if parental influence on healthy behaviors and habits makes a difference. "What was […]
Mar 31, 2009
Dizziness in older adults to be topic of free April 14 seminar in 10 Nebraska cities
Dizziness in older adults will be the topic of a free April 14 statewide education seminar sponsored by the Nebraska Geriatric Education Center. The seminar is open to health care professionals and others interested in geriatrics. The conference, scheduled from 7 to 9 p.m. (CDT), will be broadcast live from the University of […]
Mar 30, 2009
Tufts University antioxidant researcher to speak during Harman Lecture April 10
It seems like every week there’s something in the news about the benefit of antioxidants, including conflicting information about the benefits. The role of antioxidants and disease prevention will be the focus of the 2009 Denham Harman, M.D., Ph.D., Lectureship in Biomedical Gerontology at UNMC on Friday, April 10. Antioxidants, which include vitamins […]
Mar 27, 2009
UNMC nurse faculty member elected to national midwifery association board
Heather Swanson, an instructor for the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing Kearney Division, has been elected to a three-year term as a Region V representative on the American College of Nurse-Midwives board of directors. As the regional representative, Swanson will represent the interests of Region V, which includes 15 states in […]
Mar 27, 2009
Cattlemen’s Ball raffle to feature 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. – Thanks to a generous donation by Tom Dinsdale Chevrolet of Grand Island, the Cattlemen’s Ball of Nebraska will be raffling a 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid. The vehicle, which is the first of its kind to be raffled at a Cattlemen’s Ball, is valued at $56,500. The11th annual Cattlemen’s Ball of […]
Mar 27, 2009
Getting best cancer care after age 55, to be topic of April 16 presentation in Omaha
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society invites cancer patients, family members and care partners to a free presentation on Thursday, April 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (CDT) at Walnut Grove Retirement Community, 4901 S. 153rd St. “Getting the Best Cancer Care at Age 55 and Older,” will be presented by Katherine Byar, a nurse practitioner on […]
Mar 26, 2009
UNMC students to host conference on student-run health clinics
March 25, 2009 Contact: Lisa Spellman, UNMC Public Affairs, (402) 559-4693, lspellman@unmc.edu News releases are archived on the UNMC Web site at: https://app1.unmc.edu/publicaffairs/newsarchive/releases.cfm On March 27th, 28th and 29th, health profession students from across the nation will come together at the University of Nebraska Medical Center to share their vision for strengthening the […]
Mar 25, 2009
Lions Clubs join forces to make $328,000 gift to benefit UNMC’s low vision program
From bike riding to bingo, Lions Clubs and Foundations of Nebraska and Iowa joined forces for the first time ever to support a cause significant to the organization worldwide – the prevention of blindness. The result – a $328,000 combined gift by the Lions Clubs and Foundations of Nebraska and Iowa, the Lions Clubs International […]
Mar 20, 2009
115 UNMC senior medical students receive residency assignments
A total of 115 senior medical students at the University of Nebraska Medical Center received their residency assignments today through the National Resident Matching Program. A residency is a training program for newly-graduated physicians, in the area of medicine of their choice. Match Day uses a computer program to produce favorable results for applicants, that aligns […]
Mar 19, 2009
Roxanna Jokela, named director of UNMC alumni relations
Roxanna Jokela has been named director of the University of Nebraska Medical Center alumni relations. Jokela, who has served as interim director since October, will take over as full-time director on April 13. At that time, Jokela also will step away from her duties as director of the Rural Health Education Network (RHEN) […]
Mar 18, 2009