Press Release

UNMC stroke expert, colleagues publish statement in New England Journal of Medicine, recommends redefinition of ‘mini-strokes,’ condition warrants immediate attention

  Citing an outdated medical definition of the 1950s and 60s that may prevent thousands at risk for stroke from getting appropriate evaluation and treatment, a group of eight recognized stroke experts, including a University of Nebraska Medical Center neurologist, have recommended a change of the definition for transient ischemic attack (TIA). The group has […]

Nov 20, 2002

UNMC to host international conferences in Omaha Nov. 14-16 on bone marrow, stem cell transplantation

The University of Nebraska Medical Center, which is recognized nationally and internationally for its expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of leukemia and lymphoma, will host two conferences Nov. 14-16 on bone marrow and stem cell transplantation. The conferences, to be held at the DoubleTree Hotel in downtown Omaha, will focus on advances made in […]

Nov 13, 2002

George Hemstreet, III, M.D., Ph.D. named Malashock Chair of urologic surgery at UNMC

A leading expert in bladder and prostate cancer, George Hemstreet, III, M.D., Ph.D., has been named the Malashock Chair in urologic surgery, chief of the section of urologic surgery and professor of surgery, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. A native of the Netherlands, Dr. Hemstreet joins UNMC after serving 20 years as a […]

Nov 11, 2002

UNMC medical student Anise Adams awarded $5,000 scholarship by association of American Medical Colleges

Anise Adams, an African American, fourth-year medical student at University of Nebraska Medical Center has received the 2002-2003 Academic Physician and Scientist Minority Medical Student Scholarship for $5,000. The scholarship is awarded to a medical student who is in good academic standing from a traditionally underrepresented group as defined by the Association of American Medical […]

Nov 10, 2002

UNMC First Quarter Research Grants Exceed $16.8 Million

The University Nebraska Medical Center received more than $16.8 million in federal research grants during the first three months of fiscal year 2002-03. The first quarter includes the months of July, August and September.   This represents a $2.8 million increase over the first quarter total of $14 million the previous year. After crossing the $50 […]

Nov 8, 2002

UNMC College of Dentistry to provide dental care, education Nov. 14 to 125 underserved children from Fremont, Norfolk

The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry, located in Lincoln, will host Childrens Dental Day on Thursday, Nov. 14. The event will provide 125 underserved children from Norfolk and Fremont free dental care and education. The event, held twice a year, is an opportunity for the college to help underserved Nebraskans, as well […]

Nov 7, 2002

UNMC to sponsor Winter Health Tune Up’ Event Nov. 16; offers free health screenings, flu shots at Clarkson West Medical Center, 144th & Center

The University Medical Associates, the physician group practice of the University of Nebraska Medical Center, invites the public to its free Winter Health Tune Up, event Saturday, Nov. 16, from 9 to 11 a.m., at its location in the Clarkson West Medical Center building at 144th and Center streets near the Oak View Mall. The […]

Nov 7, 2002

The Future of Surgery is here at Nebraska Health System

A new operating room at Nebraska Health System (NHS) is the only one in the region giving surgery a new dimension.  The Storz OR1 system gives surgeons infinite possibilities from the ability to teleconference with other physicians to streaming live video of surgery to a colleague across the country or to a classroom across campus. […]

Oct 31, 2002

UNMC names future research center in honor of Charles Durham

In recognition of his generous gift, the University of Nebraska Medical Center has named its newest research building in honor of Omaha philanthropist Charles Durham. The announcement was made on Oct. 23 during a ceremony in the facility that will bear the Durham name. The facility — formerly the Research Center of Excellence — will […]

Oct 23, 2002

UNMC students celebrate National Pharmacy Week with service projects

An award-winning chapter of University of Nebraska Medical Center pharmacy students is celebrating National Pharmacy Week in several ways, and wants to let patients know where they can come to get the best information about their medications. Pharmacists are patients best and most accessible medication experts, said Paula Svoboda, a third-year College of Pharmacy student […]

Oct 16, 2002