Press Release
UNMC College of Medicine Alumni Association Announces Awards
The University of Nebraska Medical Center’s College of Medicine Alumni Association has honored five individuals who have made a significant impact in their careers, as well as have advanced the College of Medicine, UNMC, medical research and humanitarian causes. Charles Durham, chairman of Durham Resources in Omaha, and Harold M. Maurer, M.D., UNMC chancellor, each […]
Oct 12, 2001
The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing has received a four-year, $1.6 million grant from the National Institute of Nursing Research, National Institutes of Health, to evaluate the effectiveness of a program to encourage women living in rural areas to adopt health-related behaviors of physical activity and healthy eating. Lack of physical activity […]
Oct 12, 2001
Ovarian Cancer Expert to Speak at UNMC Bell Lectureship
Robert F. Ozols, M.D., Ph.D., an internationally recognized ovarian cancer researcher, will be the featured speaker at the Fourth Annual Carol Bell Memorial Lectureship on Tuesday, Oct. 23, at the UNMC Eppley Cancer Center. Dr. Ozols serves as senior vice president in the medical science division at Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia. He is […]
Oct 11, 2001
Grand Rounds to Focus on Morbid Obesity
Morbid obesity will be the topic of an Interdisciplinary Grand Rounds on Tuesday, Oct. 23, at the Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff. The RWMC family practice residency program, in conjunction with the University of Nebraska Medical Centers Colleges of Dentistry and Nursing, are hosting the event. This grand rounds, titled The Skinny on Obesity, […]
Oct 10, 2001
Nebraska Florists To Raise Money for Cancer Research through Bouquet of Hope Program during October
Nebraska florists will take aim on cancer in October through the third annual Bouquet of Hope program which supports cancer research at the University of Nebraska Medical Centers Eppley Cancer Center. A total of 27 florists in 13 Nebraska communities are participating in this years program, which is sponsored by the Friends of the UNMC […]
Oct 3, 2001
Nebraska Florists To Raise Money for Cancer Research through Bouquet of Hope Program during October
Nebraska florists will take aim on cancer in October through the third annual Bouquet of Hope program which supports cancer research at the University of Nebraska Medical Centers Eppley Cancer Center. A total of 27 florists in 13 Nebraska communities are participating in this years program, which is sponsored by the Friends of the UNMC […]
Oct 3, 2001
The University of Nebraska Medical Center Student Association for Rural Health, made up of students from rural areas studying at UNMC, held its fifth Rural Health Professions Career Day Oct. 1. The event, also sponsored by the Rural Health Education Network, introduced students with an interest in health careers to the multitude of careers available […]
Oct 3, 2001
Human resources employee exemplifies spirit of giving; Earns UNMC Community Service Award
Evelyn Grixbys commitment to people doesnt end when she goes home from work. Known as super mom by her neighbors, she begins the last part of her day as a devoted mother and a woman active in community service. Those who nominated the human resources assistant for the University of Nebraska Medical Center Community Service […]
Sep 28, 2001
Midwest bowlers will take aim on cancer at the third annual Joe Tomsu Memorial Bowling Tournament to be held Oct. 7 at Thunder Bowl in Council Bluffs. Proceeds from the tournament will go toward the University of Nebraska Foundation and will be used to help advance cancer research at the University of Nebraska Medical Center […]
Sep 14, 2001
The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing invites registered nurses interested in pursuing bachelor’s or master’s degrees in nursing to attend an informational session on Sunday, September 11, in Grand Island. Nurses who are interested in learning about UNMCs nursing programs can stop by the OBrien II Room at the St. Francis Medical […]
Sep 11, 2001