Press Release
University of Nebraska Bioterrorism Task Force Appointed
University of Nebraska President L. Dennis Smith, Ph.D., announced today the 31 members who will make up the universitys Task Force on Bioterrorism Preparedness. As announced last month, Harold M. Maurer, M.D., chancellor of the University of Nebraska Medical Center, will chair the task force, which includes representatives of all four campuses as well as […]
Nov 2, 2001
UNMC Professor Receives Lifetime Achievement Award From Peers
Jon Vanderhoof, M.D., director of the joint section of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and Creighton University, has been awarded the Shwachman Award for lifetime contributions in pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition. The North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN) presented Dr. Vanderhoof with the annual award […]
Nov 2, 2001
Twenty Pharmacy Students at UNMC In Who’s Who of Students
Twenty students from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Pharmacy are included in the 2002 edition of Whos Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. A campus nominating committee and editors of the annual directory have included the names of these students based on their academic achievement, community service, leadership in extracurricular […]
Oct 30, 2001
UNMC Senior Health Promotion Center in Lincoln Receives 2001 Community Health Award
The Coalition for Older Adult Health Promotion recently presented its 2001 Community Health Award to faculty and students at the University of Nebraska Medical Center Senior Health Promotion Center. The award is presented to groups or individuals who make outstanding contributions to promoting healthy lifestyle choices for older adults in Lincoln and Lancaster County. UNMC […]
Oct 30, 2001
C.R. Bob Bell Named Vice President for UNeMed
A legendary Omaha businessman, C.R. Bob Bell, has been named vice president for business and community development for UNeMed Corp., a company that is instrumental in transferring research discoveries and intellectual property at the University of Nebraska Medical Center into the marketplace. Bell retired this summer after serving as president of the Greater Omaha Chamber […]
Oct 30, 2001
UNMC, Sites Across Nebraska to Hold Free Public Forum on Bioterrorism Nov. 15
The University of Nebraska Medical Center invites the public to attend a free public education forum on bioterrorism, Thursday, Nov. 15, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (CST). The forum, which will be held in Omaha, also will be available live via satellite at any site with the capability to receive NebSat system, Network 2 channel […]
Oct 26, 2001
William Berndt, Ph.D., University of Nebraska Medical Center vice chancellor for academic affairs and dean of graduate studies and research, will speak about biological and chemical terrorism at a Grand Island Rotary Club luncheon Oct. 30. He will speak at noon at the Riverside Golf Club in Grand Island, 2820 Riverside Drive. Dr. Berndt’s professional […]
Oct 26, 2001
Free Winter Health Tune Up Event Offers Free Screenings Saturday, Nov. 3 at Clarkson West from 9 to 11 a.m. The University of Nebraska Medical Center invites the public to get a Winter Health Tune Up, Saturday, Nov. 3, from 9 to 11 a.m., at its location in the Clarkson West Medical Center building at […]
Oct 23, 2001
Researchers Study New Approach to Preventing, Treating Osteoporosis In Breast Cancer Survivors
Researchers at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing are involved in a study to evaluate a new approach in preventing and treating osteoporosis in breast cancer survivors. As a result of chemotherapy, at least 50 percent of women who are diagnosed with breast cancer under age 50 experience premature ovarian failure that […]
Oct 23, 2001
James Edney, M.D., professor of surgery at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, is listed as a leading breast cancer surgeon. Dr. Edney is among 325 breast cancer specialists listed in a special 12-page pull-out section called Medbook, which appears in the October 2001 issue of Redbook. He is the only Nebraska physician on the […]
Oct 22, 2001