Press Release
Kearney to host disaster training course Aug. 23-26
Since the terrorist attacks of 9/11, Nebraska has established itself as one of the leading states in the country in bioterrorism preparedness. Next week, the Cornhusker State will record another milestone, as it now ranks among the three largest training centers in the National Disaster Life Support program. On Aug. 23 to 26, the Holiday […]
Aug 23, 2005
ENT residency program earns full accreditation
UNMC’s Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery residency program has achieved a five-year accreditation – the longest possible — by the residency review committee of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). The ACGME is responsible for the accreditation of post-M.D. medical training programs within the United States. Accreditation is accomplished through a […]
Aug 23, 2005
45 UNMC students receive diplomas during summer commencement
Diplomas were conferred on 45 University of Nebraska Medical Center students recently. The following is a list of graduates by college, degree and hometown. College of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Kearney Division) ALDA – Mark W. Harvey KEARNEY – Joni L. Schmid Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Lincoln Division) […]
Aug 15, 2005
Nebraska to launch unique statewide lung cancer screening program
In the wake of ABC anchorman Peter Jennings’ death from lung cancer, University of Nebraska Medical Center officials have announced a unique statewide effort to identify potential lung cancer early through CT scans provided by participating hospitals across the state. Beginning this fall, study participants will see whether periodic CT (computed tomography) scans can detect […]
Aug 9, 2005
“It is always a pleasure having the Summer Health Professions Career Workshop students on campus,” said Lisa Jewell, director of the UNMC Youth Learning Center. “All of the students are ranked at the top of their class and eager to learn.” Of the 60 students that applied to attend the four-day workshop only 20 […]
Aug 4, 2005
The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing West Nebraska Division in Scottsbluff recently received a $197,856 Native American Research Centers for Health grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Assistant Professor T. Kim Rodehorst, Ph.D., is principal investigator for the grant and will use the funding for asthma screening in […]
Aug 3, 2005
2005 Cattlemen’s Ball raises $600,000 for UNMC Eppley Cancer Center
Officials from the Cattlemen’s Ball of Nebraska visited the University of Nebraska Medical Center today to make a donation of historic proportions — $600,000. The funds were generated by the 2005 Cattlemen’s Ball held June 4 at the Herb Albers Feedlot near Wisner, Neb. The amount nearly triples the previous fund-raising record for the event. […]
Jul 26, 2005
UNMC to participate in clinical trial using adult stems cells to enhance bone healing
The University of Nebraska Medical Center has become the fifth site in the U.S. to enter into a clinical trial with Aastrom Biosciences, Inc., to determine if special adult stem cells can help speed the healing of severe leg fractures and eliminate the need to do painful bone grafting procedures. Candidates for the Phase […]
Jul 25, 2005
UNMC psychologist elected executive vice president for National Council on Problem Gambling
Dennis McNeilly, Psy.D., a clinical geropsychologist and associate professor of psychiatry in the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Department of Psychiatry, has been elected to a one-year term as executive vice president for the National Council on Problem Gambling. Dr. McNeilly was elected at the NCPG’s 19th Annual Conference on Problem Gambling held in New […]
Jul 22, 2005
UNMC, Burger King partner to beat cancer
Child cancer research is getting huge assistance from Burger King Restaurants® throughout Nebraska and Council Bluffs. Burger King has again teamed with the University of Nebraska Medical Center Eppley Cancer Center to support childhood cancer research at UNMC. The "BK Beat Cancer for Kids" promotion is running through July at 68 Burger King locations. […]
Jul 12, 2005