Press Release
Omaha Guts & Glory Walk is Aug. 26
The 2006 Omaha Guts & Glory Walk, a benefit for the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA), will be held Aug. 26 at Elmwood Park in Omaha, 60th and Dodge Streets. The noncompetitive two-mile walk is being planned by members of the Omaha Crohn’s and Colitis Support Group, which meets on the second […]
Aug 18, 2006
UNMC research shows promise for reducing burden of HIV treatment
The University of Nebraska Medical Center is conducting research targeted at reducing the daily HIV/AIDS multiple pill regimen to a single monthly injection using a nanotechnology drug delivery system. By using macrophages, the cells that carry HIV throughout the body, researchers have successfully delivered anti-retroviral drugs directly to tissues where the virus grows. “Using […]
Aug 16, 2006
UNMC researchers collaborate on international study of antibiotic to treat staphylococcus aureus
Contacts: University of Nebraska Medical Center: Vicky Cerino, (402) 559-5190, vcerino@unmc.edu Duke University Medical Center: Lauren Shaftel, (919) 824-1647, shaft001@mc.duke.edu University of Nebraska Medical Center researchers participated in an international clinical study led by Duke University Medical Center, which demonstrated the effectiveness and safety of a new drug for treating bloodstream and heart infections […]
Aug 16, 2006
Kyle Meyer named associate dean for UNMC School of Allied Health Professions
Kyle Meyer has been named associate dean of the School of Allied Health Professions, which is part of the College of Medicine at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. He succeeds Mary Haven, who retired last month after serving as associate dean of the SAHP for the past 11 years. Meyer has served as […]
Aug 15, 2006
Block party at UNMC will showcase Midtown businesses on Aug. 26
Destination Midtown is throwing a party – a block party – from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Aug. 26 to highlight the vast array of fine merchants, restaurants and service providers doing business in midtown Omaha. The inaugural Destination Midtown Block Party will showcase more than 20 merchants and restaurateurs in display booths […]
Aug 14, 2006
A venomous snakebite can create a life-threatening situation. Often, the proper treatment requires the use of a specific antidote, called an antivenom, and the speed with which it can be obtained and administered can mean the difference between life and death. Approximately 3,000 native and 50 non-native (exotic) bites from venomous snakes are reported to […]
Aug 14, 2006
The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry, located in Lincoln, has partnered with Panhandle Community Services in Gering, Neb., and the Good Neighbor Community Health Clinic in Columbus, Neb., to expand dental services in these communities. The partnership allows the College of Dentistry to use the clinics in Gering and Columbus as […]
Aug 9, 2006
UNMC breaks ground on second research tower
The University of Nebraska Medical Center today broke ground on a $74 million research tower, the second such tower to be built at the Omaha campus this decade. The ceremonial groundbreaking also honored the principal donor to the two towers, legendary Omaha businessman Chuck Durham, president and CEO of Durham Resources. “Today’s groundbreaking […]
Aug 8, 2006
UNMC Eppley Cancer Center to honor Tom Brokaw with 2006 Ambassador of Hope Award on Oct. 13
The University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Eppley Cancer Center will recognize legendary newscaster Tom Brokaw with the prestigious Ambassador of Hope Award on Friday, Oct. 13, at Qwest Center Omaha. The event marks the first time the Ambassador of Hope Gala will be broadcast to other locations in the state. Brokaw’s speech will be […]
Aug 7, 2006
UNMC to break ground on second research tower on Aug. 8
The University of Nebraska Medical Center will break ground on a $74 million research tower at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 8, the second such tower to be built at the Omaha campus this decade. The ceremonial groundbreaking will honor the principal donor to the two towers, legendary Omaha businessman Chuck Durham, president and CEO […]
Aug 3, 2006